Notices for Week of: September 11, 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).
2008 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08PE06
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Dept.
CONCISE SUMMARY: Based on guidance provided by the Department of the Interior, and input from the public from meetings held August 5 and 6, 2008, this rule establishes Migratory Game Bird Hunting seasons and zones in Vermont. Seasons included are Duck, Coot, Merganser, Resident Canada Goose, Migratory Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Brant, Youth Waterfowl Days, Webless Migratory Game Birds (Woodcock and Snipe), and Falconry. Zones established are the Lake Champlain Zone, the Interior Vermont Zone and the Connecticut River Zone.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Hunters, landowners, hunting equipment and supplies merchants, general store owners, lodging owners, F&W Department personnel, travel and tourism personnel, professional foresters, birding organizations, and hunting clubs, and the United States Department of Interior.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Income to the State from waterfowl stamp sales is $25,000.00. Cost of printing stamps and syllabus is $5,000.00. The Vermont economy is positively impacted by 3000 waterfowl hunters spending approximately $600,000.00 annually.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: August 5, 2008, 7 - 9 PM, Whitehall, NY., August 6, 2008 7 - 9 PM, Burlington, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: 08/13/2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: William J. Crenshaw Department of Fish and Wildlife 111 West Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 802-878-1564.
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Vermont Minimum Wage Rules
Vermont Proposed Rule: 08P031
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
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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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
