Notices for Week of: JANUARY 17, 2008
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).
Vermont Seed Standard Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P001
AGENCY: Agriculture, Food & Markets
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rules amend the existing state seed rules. The proposed amendments would establish standards and labeling requirements for tree and shrub seeds, combination mulch, seed and fertilizer products, flower seeds, genetically engineered seeds, and cool season lawn and turf grasses. The proposed rules would also add record keeping and reporting requirements.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Seed manufacturers, seed processors, seed distributors and sellers, seed purchasers, including commercial agricultural and garden users.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: There will be little to no economic impact to this rule as persons affected by this rule are generally in compliance with its provisions in light of the adoption by other states of the Association of American Seed Control Officials Recommended Uniform State Seed Law (RUSSL) requirements.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 1:00 - 4:30 pm Agency of Agriculture 120 State Street, 2nd Floor conference Room, Montpelier, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: February 15, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tim Schmalz, Vermont State Plant Pathologist Agricultural Laboratory 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-0101 (802)241-3544.
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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
