Notices for Week of: September 04, 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 Minimum Wage Rules
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P031
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
CONCISE SUMMARY: In 2007, the General Assembly passed Act 78, increasing the tip wage rate at the same percentage rate as the minimum wage. It also raised from the $30 to $120 the amount in monthly tips an employee receives to be considered a "service or tipped employee." In 2008, the General Assembly passed Act 182, allowing certain wage deductions for uniforms and required apparel. Finally, the deductions allowed for meals and lodging have been raised and set to increase annually at the same percentage rate as the minimum wage.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Employees, employers, and labor and employer groups such as the Vermont Labor Relations Board, Vermont Legal Aid and labor attorneys. Government agencies that may be impacted include the Department of Labor and the Department of Economic Development.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Raising the tip wage rate, as well as the tipped employment threshold, will impact employers, employees and consumers alike. The uniform deduction allowance will impact low wage workers who are generally required to provide their own uniforms, such as health care and elder care workers. However, this rule amendment primarily implements statutory mandates; the other provisions of the rule are not materially altered.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: A public hearing via Vermont Interactive Television has been scheduled for September 23, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participating sites will be Bennington, Brattleboro, Lyndonville, Rutland, St. Albans, White River Jct., Williston, and Montpelier. See www.vitlink.org for exact locations.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: October 3, 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Kelly Connelley, Coordinator, Wage & Hour Program, Department of Labor, 5 Green Mountain Drive, PO Box 488, Montpelier, VT 05601-0488 Tel: 802-828-5896.
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Vermont Milk Commission Procedure: Development and Issuance of an Order to Establish a Retail Fluid Milk Premium, or Amendment of Such Order
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08PE05
AGENCY: Agriculture, Food & Markets
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Secretary Roger Allbee, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620
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Air Pollution Control Regulations, Subchapter XI, Low Emission Vehicles
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P030
AGENCY: Vt. Agency of Natural Resources
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Richard Valentinetti, Director, Air Pollution Control Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources, 103 South Main Street, 3 South, Waterbury, VT 05671-0402 (802) 241-3840
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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
