Notices for Week of: June 05, 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).
Dog, Cat and Wolf-Hybrid Spaying and Neutering Program and Fund Rules (Proposed Rule Change to 05-012)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P021
AGENCY: Agriculture, Food & Markets
CONCISE SUMMARY: We are proposing changes to the rule that would tighten the qualifications for eligibility for participation in the Vermont Spay and Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP). The changes also include an increase in the co-pay by the participants. The requirements for the duties of the administrator are being reduced. The effect of these changes would be to lower administrative costs and to help the program ensure that truly low income Vermonters are using VSNIP.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Agency of Agriculture, Veterinarians, State Treasurer's Office, dog licensees, and persons of low income who own dogs and cats.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Dog and cat owners of low income will have a small increase ($15) in their co-pay. Veterinarians should be unaffected. Administrative costs should decrease which would allow VSNIP to service more people.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: June 26, 2008 1:00PM 2nd Floor Conference Room, Agency of Agriculture 116 State St. Montpelier.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: July 3, 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michael J. Wood, DVM Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture 116 State St. Montpelier, VT 05620 802-828-2421
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Fee
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P022
AGENCY: Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule establishes a fee on pharmaceutical manufacturers and labelers of prescription drugs that are paid for by the Office of Vermont Health Access. The fee shall be collected in November 2008 from pharmaceutical manufacturers and labelers. This initial fee will be based on calendar year 2007 spending. For successive years, the fee based on the previous calendar year spending shall be collected beginning in February in the following calendar year.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Pharmaceutical manufacturers and labelers of prescription drugs and the Office of Vermont Health Access.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The fee will be collected in the evidenced-based education and advertising fund. This fund will be used to fund the evidence-based education program which will establish a pilot project to distribute vouchers for a sample of generic drugs. This education program will help to maximize the well-being of Vermont Residents and contain health care costs for prescription drugs.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Monday, June 23, 2008 at 10:00 A.M., at the OVHA - Large Conference Room, 312 Hurricane Lane, Suite 201 Williston, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: June 30, 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Leah Korce Office of Vermont Health Access 312 Hurricane Lane, Suite 201 Williston, VT 802-879-5900
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Rules Renumbering, Renaming, and Reorganizing
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P016
AGENCY: Human Services
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: For copies of the rule and other questions about the rule: www.dsw.state.vt.us/rulechange.htm or contact Roxanne Doty at (802) 241-2937; roxanne.doty@ahs.state.vt.us; Department of Children and Families, 5 North, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-5920 Fax: (802) 241-2980.
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Methods, Standards and Principles for Establishing Payment Rates for Private Nonmedical Institutions Providing Residential Child Care Services (PNMI)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P017
AGENCY: Human Services
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Leslie Wisdom, AHS, Division of Rate Setting, Ladd Hall, 3rd Floor, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-2201 (802) 241-4544 leslie.wisdom@ahs.state.vt.us
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Big Game; Tagging
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P018
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Col. Robert Rooks, VT Fish & Wildlife Board, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671 (802) 241-3727
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Deer Management Rule 2008, Regulation #911
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P019
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Shawn Haskell, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, 1229 Portland Street, Suite 201, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 (802) 751-2647
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Deer Management Rule 2008, Regulation #1502
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P020
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Shawn Haskell, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, 1229 Portland Street, Suite 201, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 (802) 751-2647
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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
