Notices for Week of: APRIL 12, 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).
5.100 Regulations Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net Metering Systems for the Purchase and Sale of Electricity from Small Electrical Generating Systems to and from Electric Companies.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P019
AGENCY: Public Service Board
CONCISE SUMMARY: This is an amendment to the existing rule governing the net metering process which is in turn based upon the statutory provisions of 30 V.S.A. Section 219a. The amendment incorporates the recent legislative changed made to 30 V.S.A. Section 219a and the expansion of the rule required under Section 219b. Specifically, these changes include a broader definition of what constitutes a net metering system, allowing for individual and municipal group systems,increasing the number of projects larger than 15 kW that the Board may allow on an annual basis, allowing excess generation to be considered SPEED resources, and allowing credits to be maintained by the customer for a 12-month period before reverting to the utility. Expanding the program in this manner should provide additional opportunities and incentives for customers engaging in net metering and should not have a significant economic impact on utilities.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: The existing rule directly affects electric utilities engaged in the operation of any electric transmission or distribution system, and companies engaged in the sale and installation of net metering systems. It also directly affects consumers of electricity who install net metering systems in the State of Vermont. The proposed amended rule will not change the entities affected by the existing rule.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Generally, the existing rule and the amendments to the rule significantly reduce the costs for all involved in the net metering process by establishing simplified procedures for application for and issuance of certificates of public good pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248, and by establishing technical specifications for interconnection that eliminate the need for individual interconnection agreements between the host utility and the net metering customer. The proposed amendments to the rule should have a minimal economic impact.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Tuesday, May 8, 2007 -- 10:00 AM -- Public Service Board Hearing Room, 3rd Floor, Chittenden Bank Building, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: May 22, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst 112 State Street - Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-2701 (802)828-2358 psb.clerk@state.vt.us
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Scrapie Disease Control
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P020
AGENCY: Agriculture, Food & Markets
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule will require official identification of sheep and goats at exhibition or when there is a changed of ownership within Vermont. The rule is designed to help control and eradicate scrapie disease (neurologic sheep and goat disease) within the United States. This rule also helps Vermont meet the requirement for becoming a "consistent state" as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (9 CFR § 79.6).
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Sheep and goat producers and exhibitors, livestock dealers, state slaughter establishments, extension personnel, accredited veterinarians, and state animal health officials.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The Agency does not see any adverse economic effects on identified affected people. An unlimited number of tags are available, free of charge, from the United States Department of Agriculture - Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) by calling the toll free number (866-873-2824). Most affected people already identify their animals when sold or exhibited.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: No public hearing will be scheduled. Written comments can be sent to Animal Health Section; Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets; 116 State Street, Drawer 20; Montpelier, VT 05620. Comments can also be submitted via email to: animal.health@agr.state.vt.us.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: May 3, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dr. Kerry A. Rood, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, 116 State St. Drawer 20, Montpelier VT 05620 802-828-2421.
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Policies and Procedures on Prequalification, Bidding, and Awarding Contracts (request to repeal).
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P011
AGENCY: Transportation
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jon Winter, Contract Administration, 1 National Life Drive, Drawer 33 Montpelier, VT 05633 802-828-2643.
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Rule Governing the Retrieval of Wildlife and Wanton Waste.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P012
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Kim Royar Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department 100 Mineral Street Suite 302 Springfield VT 05156-3168 Tel: 802-885-8831 Fax: 802-885-8890
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2007 Moose Season - Regulation #999
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P013
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Cedric Alexander Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife 1229 Portland Street St. Johnsbury VT 05819-2099 802-748-0100
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Fuel Program Changes (B07-06)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P014
AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: For copies of the rule: www.dsw.state.vt.us/rulechange.htm or contact Afsar Sultana, (802)241-3525; afsar.sultana@ahs.state.vt.us
For other questions about the rule: Pam Dalley, Benefits Program Administrator; (802)241-2994; pam.dalley@ash.state.vt.us; Economic Services Division, DCF 103 South Main Street Waterbury VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802)241-3934.
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Fuel Program Changes (B07-08)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P015
AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: For copies of the rule: www.dsw.state.vt.us/rulechange.htm or contact Afsar Sultana, (802)241-3525; afsar.sultana@ahs.state.vt.us.
For other questions about the rule: Pam Dalley, Benefits Program Administrator; (802)241-2994; pam.dalley@ash.state.vt.us; Economic Services Division, DCF 103 South Main Street Waterbury VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802)241-3934.
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VOSHA Rule: Assigned Protection Factors (APF)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P016
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert McLeod, VOSHA Manager, PO Drawer 20, Montpelier VT 05620-3401 828-5084.
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Passenger Tramway Board Rule ANSI B77.1 2006 and Vermont Addendum
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P017
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert McLeod Department of Labor National Life Building, Drawer 20 Montpelier VT 05620-3401 802-828-2765
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Repeal of Inpatient / Outpatient Payment Rate Explanations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P018
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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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
