Notices for Week of: MARCH 20, 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).
Communicable Disease Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P009
AGENCY: Human Services, Department of Health
CONCISE SUMMARY: The rule is being amended to: (1) eliminate the requirement to report diseases dangerous to the public health by administrators of hospitals, health care facilities, health maintenance organizations or managed care organizations, town health officers, and nonmedical community-based organizations; (2) require reporting of identifying information pertaining to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); and (3) provide procedures to ensure confidentiality of all information collected and for backing up encrypted, individually identifying information, including procedures for storage, location, and transfer of data; (4) require reporting of individual cases of novel influenza A infection, and (5) update the reporting requirement for hepatitis B laboratory test results.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: HIV positive people, medical providers, laboratories, hospitals, AIDS service organizations, Department of Health.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Costs of reporting are minimal and already established since persons and entities are already required to report diseases dangerous to the public health. There may be small costs associated short term as providers reprot updated records from previously filed reports. This cost would be minimal since the reporting structure is already in place.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: April 7, 2008 1:00 - 3:00 PM Room 3B 108 Cherry St. Vermont Dept. of Health, Burlington, VT. April 9, 2008 2:00 - 4:30 PM 3rd Floor Conference Room 100 Mineral Street, Vermont Dept. of Health Springfield VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: April 23, 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rob Lunn, MPA Director, HIV / AIDS Program Vt. Dept. of Health, 108 Cherry Street, Drawer 41 - HAST PO Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402-0070 802-863-7245
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Revision to Rules & Regulations - Visitor Conduct & Fees and Charges for State Park Services and Commercial Activities on Department Lands.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P008
AGENCY: Natural Resources; Forests, Parks & Rec.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671 (802)241-3663 craig.whipple@state.vt.us
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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
