Notices for Week of: FEBRUARY 8, 2007
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).
DMV Rule No. 9 - Operator License Endorsements.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P005
AGENCY: Transportation, Dept. of Motor Vehicles
CONCISE SUMMARY: As a result of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (MCSIA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued rules regarding the issuance of school bus endorsements. One of the law's impacts is that the issuance of school bus endorsements is now under the authority of the FMCSA rather than the individual states. As a result, the FMCSA has lowered the blood pressure limits to obtain a school bus endorsement from 160/90 to 140/90. In addition, the FMCSA changed the criteria for the information contained on our written (knowledge) school bus endorsement exams to consist of 20 multiple-choice questions, 9 fill-in the blank questions, and 2 essay questions.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: School Bus drivers, school districts that transport their students on school buses and Department of Motor Vehicles.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: There is no measurable economic impact associated with this rule as this rule currently exists, it has simply been modified.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. on the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the National Life North Building, Montpelier, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 11, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Joanne Bilodeau, VT. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05603-0001 Phone: 802-828-3093 Fax: 802-828-2826 Joanne.Bilodeau@state.vt.us.
Educator Licensing Regulations.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P004
AGENCY: Dept. of Education/Board of Education
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert Gross, Vermont Department of Education 120 State Street Montpelier, VT 05620 828-6544 http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/mainlaws.html.
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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
