Notices for Week of: FEBRUARY 16, 2006
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).
Requirements for Petitions to Construct Electric and Gas Facilities Pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248 (Rule 5.400).
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P003
AGENCY: Public Service Board
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule provides specific guidance as to what information must be filed with a petition to construct electric or gas facilities. In addition, the proposed rule clarifies certain Public Service Board procedures as they relate to petitions filed under Section 248.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Developers of electric transmission and generation facilities and certain types of gas facilities; state agencies, including the Department of Public Service, the Agency of Natural Resources, the Agency of Agriculture, the Health Department, and the Department of Public Safety; local and regional planning commissions, local governmental bodies, adjoining property owners, the Vermont Association of Realtors, and members of the public.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Developers could incur additional up-front costs associated with additional requirements for Section 248 petitions filed with the Board. However, this increased up-front cost should be balanced with the potential for decreased litigation costs and fewer delays involving disputes on the proper amount of information that must be filed. It is also likely that without the rule, developers would have incurred many of the same costs later in the process.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: March 30, 2006 -- 7:00 P.M. -- Utilizing five Vermont Interactive Television sites: Bennington -- Mt. Anthony Lodge 504A Main Street, Basement; Lyndonville -- Lyndon State College, 1001 College Road; Springfield -- Howard Dean Education Center, 307 South Street, 2nd Floor; Waterbury -- State Office Complex, Stanley Hall, 103 South Main Street; Williston -- Blair Park 451 Lawrence Place.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 17, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ed McNamara, Staff Attorney / Environmental
Analyst, Public Service Board, 112 State Street - Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-2701 802-828-2358 E-mail: clerk@psb.state.vt.us Website: www.state.vt.us/psb
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Special Education Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P002
AGENCY: Dept. of Education/Board of Education
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marc Eagle, Esq., Vermont Department of Education, 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2501 802-828-5100.
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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
