Notices for Week of: MARCH 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).
Interconnection Procedures for Proposed Electric Generation Resources (Rule 5.500).
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P007
AGENCY: Public Service Board
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule provides a standard procedure for the interconnection of distributed electrical generation with electric utilities.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Developers of proposed distributed generation (other than those subject to the jurisdiction of PSB Rule 5.100 or subject to federal jurisdiction) and all Vermont electric utilities with which the proposed distributed generation would interconnect. The Vermont Department of Public Service might also be affected in that it is a party to all Public Service Board cases.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule should not result in a negative economic impact to developers of distributed generation or to electric utilities. Section 7 of Act 61 requires that "the public service board shall establish by rule or order standard provision, including applicable fees that are required to cover the total cost of interconnection to be paid by the qualified distributed generator, for agreements providing for interconnection between the facilities of a retail electricity provider under the jurisdiction of the board and the facilities of a qualified distributed generator." This rule provides a standard procedure for the payment of the above-mentioned fees, which reimburse the interconnecting electric utility for its costs. In addition, this rule may result in an economic benefit to developers of electric generation and to utilities because it is intended to provide a predictable, understandable, and efficient procedure for interconnecting distributed generators with electric utilities.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: A public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in the Public Service Board's Hearing Room, 3rd Floor, Chittenden Bank building, 112 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 28, 2006
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: William B. Jordan, Utilities Engineer, Vermont Public Service Board 112 State Street - Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701 802-828-2358 clerk@psb.state.vt.us.
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Sustainably Priced Energy Enterprise Development Program (Rule 4.300)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P008
AGENCY: Public Service Board
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule is designed to encourage the development of renewable energy projects in Vermont by providing a mechanism for Vermont's electric utilities to acquire long-term contracts with such generating sources.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Electric distribution utilities, developers of renewable energy projects, Department of Public Service, Agency of Natural Resources, and ratepayers.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The proposed rule is designed to encourage Vermont's electric utilities to purchase in-state renewable power. To the extent that the Vermont utilities purchase renewable power through long-term contracts, Vermont ratepayers will see some increased stabilization of electricity rates as the Vermont utilities' rates are largely influenced by the market price for electricity, which is largely influenced by price fluctuations in natural gas prices.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: April 11, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. in the Public Service Board Hearing Room, 3rd Floor, Chittenden Bank Building, 112 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 28, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: George Young, Deputy General Counsel, Public Service Board, 112 State Street - Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701 802-828-2358 clerk@psb.state.vt.us.
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Elimination of Medicaid Coverage for Prescription Drugs used to Treat Erectile or Sexual Dysfunction.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P006
AGENCY: Human Services
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Bill Frasure, Office of Vermont Health Access, 312 Hurricane Lane, Suite 201, Williston, VT 05495; 802-879-5619
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*** NOTE: ADDITIONAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTED BY AGENCY ***
Solid Waste Management Rules
Vermont Proposed Rule: 05P043
AGENCY: Vt. Agency of Natural Resources
CONCISE SUMMARY: Amends regulations relating to management of earth materials and mining waste. Amends the definition of "discarded" and provides for limited exemptions regarding disposal of animal carcasses. Minor changes to interim certification, amendment, and revocation sections of the rule. Categorical certification requirements amended to include additional eligible wastes and legislative changes.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Mining industry, solid waste facilities, environmental organizations, Vermont residents living near a mining or mineral processing facility, farmers disposing of animal carcasses, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Economic impact to those persons in the mining industry that generate mining waste from beneficiation or addition of chemicals during processing.Costs are associated with permitting, construction, operation and monitoring of those facilities. Costs will depend on the nature of the beneficiation or chemical additives, the volume of the waste produced, and how the waste is managed.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Tuesday, April 4th, 2006, 3pm - 5 pm, Cyprian Learning Center, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 11, 2006
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Carey Hengstenberg, Solid Waste Management Program, Department of Environmental Conservation, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676 802-241-2653.
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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
