Notices for Week of: OCTOBER 18, 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).
Educator Licensing Rules
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P048
AGENCY: Dept. of Education/Board of Education
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Vermont Department of Education is proposing to amend its licensing rules to correct several technical difficulties associated with the current licensing rules, and integrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) licensing requirements with regular education requirements.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Teachers, public and private school administrators and their governing boards; the Department of Education; the Vermont Council of Teacher Educators; the Vermont affiliate of the National Education Association; Vermont School Boards' Association; Vermont Principals' Association; Vermont Superintendents' Association; and attorneys practicing in the area of education.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: None.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: the first public hearing will be held November 6, 2007, 1 - 3 PM in the Fourth Floor Conference Room of the Pavilion Building, Montpelier. A second hearing will be held November 13, 2007, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM in the Dollhouse Restaurant located in the Stafford Technical Center, Rutland.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 21, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Anne Bordonaro, Vermont Department of Education 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2501 (802)828-0411 anne.bordonaro@state.vt.us
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Vermont C02 Budget Trading Program Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P049
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule would establish the Vermont component of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). RGGI is a multi-state initiative to establish a cap-and-trade program to reduce C02 emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units that have a nameplate capacity equal to or greater than 25 megawatts. Beginning in 2009 through 2014, overall C02 emissions from subject units in participating RGGI states would be capped at approximately current levels. From 2015 through 2018, emissions would be reduced by 2.5% each year to achieve a 10% reduction in 2018. This represents a reduction of approximately 35% below where CO2 emissions would be if RGGI were not implemented. Under the proposed rule, subject units could either reduce emissions, buy allowances on the market, and/or generate credits through an eligible C02 emissions offset project.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Environmental and energy advocates, electricity generators, distribution companies, ISO, non-electric generator business interests, consumer representatives, offset stakeholders, government stakeholders, other stakeholders and individuals interested in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: A macro-economic impact study of the RGGI program concluded that the impacts on the economies of the participating states would be very small and generally positive. On a regional basis, electric ratepayers may experience an initial modest increase in their electric bills, but improvement in end-use energy efficiency over time, due to both RGGI and other state energy policies, should produce a net savings. Any short-term increases in electricity cost due to RGGI could be offset by the sale of allowances by the Public Service Board. In addition, the proposed regulations are expected to provide numerous unquantifiable benefits to Vermont and the other participating RGGI states.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: November 5, 2007, 6:00 PM, Pavilion Building Auditorium, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 12, 2007
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Richard A. Valentinetti, Director, Air Pollution Control Division, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources, 103 South Main Street, Building 3 South, Waterbury, VT 05671-0402 (802) 241-3840
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Vermont Prescription Monitoring System Rule
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P047
AGENCY: Human Services, Department of Health
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Peter Holman, Program Director, Vermont Prescription Monitoring System Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street, PO Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402-0070 Phone: 802-651-1562.
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