Notices for Week of: MAY 5, 2005
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Regulation for Family Foster Care; prohibits exposure of foster children to second hand smoke in foster homes.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 05P013
AGENCY: Dept. of Children and Families (DCF)
CONCISE SUMMARY: A new regulation will be added to the Licensing Regulations for Family Foster Care that would ensure that foster homes and the vehicles used to transport foster children shall be smoke-free environments. The regulation will apply for the duration of the child's placement in the foster home.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Current and prospective foster parents, children served by the Department, the residential licensing unit of the Department, licensed child placing agencies, shelter homes in designated shelter program, the Human Services Board if appealed, and the Attorney General if appealed.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule is not expected to have any appreciable economic impact. See attached Economic Impact Statement for a summary of the intangible costs and benefits of the rule.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: June 9, 2005; 9:00 AM to Noon Room 100, Stanley Hall 103 South Main Street Waterbury, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: June 20, 2005
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lucy Abair 2nd Floor Osgood Building 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05671-2401
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
