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Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR)

Proposed rules must go through a public hearing process before they become final proposed rules reviewed by LCAR. For notices of proposed rules postings, please visit the Secretary of State's Proposed Rules Postings website. When a rule is on the committee's agenda, contact Charlene Dindo (charlene@leg.state.vt.us) at least 48 hours in advance if you want to testify. Each document on the rule (including handouts, testimony, and proposals for change to the rule) must be submitted to Ms. Dindo at least two business days before the meeting. The submission should be sent electronically to Ms. Dindo's email address. Documents not submitted to committee staff will not be considered.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

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Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P49 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Wetlands Rule

(received 11/29/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/13/17) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/laws

  • Tom Dipietro, Deputy Director, Department of Public Works, City of South Burlington
  • Sandra Harris, Vernon Selectboard Vice Chair, Town of Vernon
  • laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
8:20 AM

16-E11 - Department of Health/Birth Information Network Rule

(received 12/22/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/5/17) Rule submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
8:40 AM

16-P14 - State Board of Education (SBE) /Rule 2240 Certification of Postsecondary Schools, SBE rule 22-40 et seq through Rule 226 and Request for Extension of Time to File Final Proposed Rule

(received 12/21/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/4/17) Submitted by: State Board of Education. Rule posted here: http://education.vermont/state-board

  • Clare O'Shaughnessy, Attorney, Agency of Education

Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P75 - Department of Human Resources/General Rule for Executive Branch Administrative Hearing Officers

(received 1/5/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/19/16) Submitted by: Agency of Administration, Department of Human Resources. Rule posted here: http://aoa.vermont.gov

  • Alison Powers, Staff Attorney, Department of Human Resources
8:20 AM

16-P66 - Department of Labor/Rule 45. Rules for Administrative Citations and Penalties, Stop Work Orders and Debarment

(received 1/6/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/20/16) Submitted by Department of Labor Worker's Compensation and Safety Division. Rule posted here: labor.vermont.gov

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
8:40 AM

16-P76 - Agency of Human Services/Reach Up/Postsecondary Education/Reach Ahead Rules

(received 1/10/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/19/17) Rule submitted by Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families

Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P49 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Wetland Rules

(received 11/29/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/27/17) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/laws

  • laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michelle Pong, Town Administrator, Town of Vernon
  • Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:10 AM

17-E01 - Department of Health/Emergency Rule for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence

(received 1/27/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/13/17) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.go/on-line-rules

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
8:20 AM

16-P62 - Public Service Board/5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net-Metering Systems

(received 1/21/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/6/17) Submitted by the Public Service Board. Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/proposed-changes-rule-5100

  • Olivia Campbell Anderson, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
  • Luke Shullenberger, CEO, Green Lantern Group
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier

Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P64 - Department of Corrections/Inmate/Offender Records and Access to Information

(received 1/31/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/28/17) Rule submitted by Department of Corrections. Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
  • Monica Weeber, Director of Planning and Organizational Development, Department of Corrections
8:15 AM

16-P94 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Stream Alteration Rule

(received 26/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/23/17) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/laws

  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
8:25 AM

16-P62 - Public Service Board/5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net-Metering Systems

(received 1/21/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/6/17) Submitted by the Public Service Board. Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/proposed-changes-rule-5100

  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board

Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P64 - Department of Corrections/Inmate Offender Records and access to Information

Testimony from Rep. Emmons

8:10 AM

15-P70 - Department of Health/Licensed Lodging Establishment Rule

(received 11/4/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 3/1/17) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Jeff Olsen, Bell House Bed & Breakfast
  • Tim Piper, President, Vermont Inn and bed & breakfast Association
8:25 AM

15-P69 - Department of Health/Public Spas and Hot Tubs

(received 11/7/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 3/1/17) Rule submitted by the Health Department. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx.

  • Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Tim Piper, President, Vermont Inn and bed & breakfast Association
8:45 AM

16-P64 - Department of Corrections/Inmate/Offender Records and Access to Information

(received 1/31/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/28/17) Rule submitted by Department of Corrections. Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Monica Weeber, Director of Planning and Organizational Development, Department of Corrections

Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P62 - Public Service Board/5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net-Metering Systems

(received 1/21/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/6/17) Submitted by the Public Service Board. Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/proposed-changes-rule-5100

  • Kevin Jones, Professor of Energy Technology and Policy, Vermont Law School
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
8:15 AM

16-P69 - Department of Financial Regulation/Regulation I02016-02, Business Entity Limited Lines Producer for Travel Insurance License

(received February 7, 2017) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/24/17) Rule submitted by: Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
8:25 AM

16-P85 - Department of Health/Birth Information Network Rule

(received 2/8/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/27/17) Submitted by: Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
8:40 AM

15-P70 - Department of Health/Licensed Lodging Establishment Rule

(received 11/4/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 3/2/17) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
8:50 AM

15-P69 - Department of Health/Public Spas and Hot Tubs

(received 11/7/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 3/1/17) Rule submitted by the Health Department. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx.

  • Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health

Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P69 - Department of Financial Regulation/Regulation I02016-02, Business Entity Limited Lines Producer for Travel Insurance License

(received February 7, 2017) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/24/17) Rule submitted by: Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Debora Price, Director Education Quality, Agency of Education
  • Donald Tinney, Chair, BFA St. Albans
8:40 AM

Committee Discussion: E-911 Board Rule filing

8:50 AM

Committee Discussion: Rescheduling of Agency of Human Services Rules Scheduled for March 23, 2017

Agency has requested rules 16-P78/Dental Services for Beneficiaries Age 21 and Older; 16-P79/Dental Services for Beneficiaries Under Age 21, and Pregnant and Postpartum Woman; 16-P80/Orthodontic Treatment; 16-P81/Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Fee; 16-P82/Chiropractic Services; and 16-P84/Medical and Surgical Services of a Dentist be rescheduled to April 13, 2017


Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P95 - Department of Health/WIC Program Eligibility

(received 2/24/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/10/17) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
8:12 AM

16-P96 - Department of Health/Health Laboratory Fee Rule

(received 2/24/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/10/17) Rule submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
8:19 AM

16-P97 - Department of Health/Vermont Medication Assistance Program (VMAP) Rule

(received 2/24/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/10/17) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
8:26 AM

16-P98 - Department of Health/Hospital Services for Low Income People

(received 2/24/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/10/17) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
8:33 AM

16-P99 - Department of Health/Fee Policy - - Home Health

(received 2/24/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/10/17) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
8:40 AM

16-P100 - Department of Health/Confidentiality Regulation

(received 2/26/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/10/17) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/idex.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
8:47 AM

16-P102 - Department of Health/Cancer Registry Rule

(received 2/24/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/10/17) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
8:55 AM

16-P62 - Public Service Board/Rule Pertaining to Construction an dOperation of Net-Metering Systems

Discussion regarding letter dated March 15, 2017 from the Public Service Board to Sen. MacDonald.

  • Sarah Hofmann, Public Service Board
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board

Thursday, April 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P70 - Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living/Regulations Implementing the Developmental Disabilities Act of 1996

(received 3/3/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends4/17/17) Submitted by Department of Disabilities, Aging an dIndependent Living. Rule submitted here: www.dail.vermont.gov

  • Susan Aranoff, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
  • Clare McFadden, Autism Specialist, Division of Disability and Aging Services
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Disability Law Project/Vermont Legal Aid
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Elizabeth Sightler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
  • Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self Advocates
8:20 AM

16-P88 - Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: Subpart Z; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction

(received 3/7/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/15/17) Submitted by Department of Labor. Rule posted here http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
8:35 AM

16-P89 - Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: Subpart Z; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica in General Industry

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
8:50 AM

16-P90 - Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: Subpart Z; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica in Maritime Industry

(received 3/1/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/15/16) Submitted by Department of Labor. Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor

Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P88 - Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: Subpart Z; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction

(received 3/1/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/15/17) Rule submitted by Department of Labor, Vermont Safety and Health Administration. Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations/

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
8:12 AM

16-P89 - Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: Subpart Z; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica in General Industry

(received 3/1/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/15/17) Submitted by Department of Labor, Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Rule posted here: http://labor-vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations/

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
8:19 AM

16-P90 - Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: Subpart Z; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica in Maritime Industry

(received 3/1/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period 3/1/17). Rule submitted by Department of Labor. Rule posted here: http://labor-vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations/

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
8:26 AM

16-P78 - Agency of Human Services/Dental Services for Beneficiaries Age 21 and Older

(received February 22, 2017) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 5/23/17) Rule submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:33 AM

16-P79 - Agency of Human Services/Dental Services for Beneficiaries Under Age 21, and Pregnant and Postpartum Women

(received 2/22/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 5/23/17) Rule posted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dvha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:40 AM

16-P80 - Agency of Human Services/Orthodontic Treatment

(received 2/22/17) (LCAR's 45-day period extended to 5/23/17)Submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dvha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:47 AM

16-P62 - Public Service Board/5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net-Metering Systems

Committee Discussion regarding letter to Hon. Mark MacDonald from Public Service Board members James Volz, Margaret Cheney and Sarah Hofmann dated March 15, 2017


Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P70 - Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living/Regulation Implementing the Developmental Disabilities Act of 1996

Request to extend adoption period. (received 3/3/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/1/17) Submitted by Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living. Rule posted here: www.dail.vermont.gov

  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
8:15 AM

16-P85 - Department of Health/Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program Rule

(received 3/23/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/7/17) Rule submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Mairead O'Reilly, Poverty Law Fellow, vermont Legal Aid, Inc.
8:25 AM

16-P101 - Department of Health/Hospital Licensing Rule

(received 3/23/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/7/17) Rule submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
8:35 AM

17-P001 - Department of Financial Regulation/Rule No. S-2016-01, Vermont Securities Regulations (Revised)

(received 3/21/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/5/16) Submitted by Agency of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

  • Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
8:50 AM

16-P62 - Public Service board - 5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net Metering Systems

(received 1/21/17) Submitted by the Public Services Board. Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/abous-us/statutes-and-rules/proposed-changes-rule-5100

  • Sarah Hofmann, Board Member, Public Service Board
  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P62 - Public Service Board/Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net-Metering Systems

Committee discussion regarding letter to Hon. Mark MacDonald from Public Service Board members James Volz, Margaret Cheney and Sarah Hofmann dated March 15, 2017

8:20 AM

16-P85 - Department of Health/Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program Rule

(received 3/23/17) (LCAR's 45-day review periods ends 5/7/17) Rule submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Mairead O'Reilly, Poverty Law Fellow, vermont Legal Aid, Inc.
8:30 AM

16-P81 - Agency of Human Services/Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Fee

(received 2/22/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 5/23/17) Rule submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:40 AM

16-P82 - Agency of Human Services/Chiropractic Services

(received 2/22/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 5/23/17) Received by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:50 AM

16-P84 - Agency of Human Services/Medical and Surgical Services of a Dentist

(received 2/23/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 5/23/17) Rule submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dvha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

Thursday, May 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P85 - Department of Health/Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program Rule

(received 3/23/17) (LCAR's 45-day review periods ends 5/7/17) Rule submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Mairead O'Reilly, Poverty Law Fellow, vermont Legal Aid, Inc.
8:15 AM

16-P67 - Department of Financial Regulation/Regulation C-2012-2 (Revised), Risk Retention Group Holding Company Systems

(received 4/12/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/27/17) Received by Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulation

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance
  • Daniel Raddock, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
8:30 AM

16-P68 - Department of Financial Regulation/Regulation C-81-2 (Revised), Captive Insurance Financial Regulation

(received 4/13/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/6/17) Rule submitted by Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dff.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance
  • Daniel Raddock, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
8:45 AM

16-P46 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules of the Board of Radiologic Technology

and Request for Extension of Eight-Month Adoption Deadline.

(received 4/25/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends6/9/17) Rule submitted by Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http//www.ec.state.vt.us/proessional-regulation/list-of-professions/radiologic-technology

  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
8:55 AM

Committee Discussion: Non-Session Meeting Schedule


Thursday, May 25, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
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10:05 AM

16-P70 Agency of Human Services/Regulation Implementing the Developmental Disabilities Act of 1996

Request for Change of LCAR's 45-day Review Period Extension

(received 2/2/`7) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 9/1/17) Submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: www.dail.vermont.gov

  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:30 AM

16-P65 - Agency of Education/State Board of Education (SBE) Rule 3400 Series-Proposals for Alternative Structures under Act 46

(received 4/15/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/6/17) Submitted by Agency of Education. Rule posted here: http://education.vermont.gov/documents/final-proposed-alternativture-rules

  • Krista Huling, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant, School Governance, Agency of Education
11:00 AM

Agency of Human Services/Augmentative Communication Devices and Systems

(received 4/21/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/5/17) Rule submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

Thursday, June 8, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:50 AM

16/P65/Agency of Education/State Board of Education (SBE) Rule 3400 Series-Proposals for Alternative Structures under Act 46

(received 4/24/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 6/8/17). Submitted by Agency of Education. Rule posted here: education.vt.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rules

  • Krista Huling, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant, School Governance, Agency of Education
9:55 AM

16-P64 - Department of Correction/Inmate/Offender Records and Access to Information

(received 1/3/17) LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 6/8/17) Submitted by Department of Corrections. Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
10:00 AM

16-P62 - Public Service Board/Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net-Metering Systems

Withdrawal, modification, or certification of objection noticed on March 2, 2017

10:05 AM

17-P07 - Department of Health/Regulated Drug Rule

(received 5/23/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/7/17) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Bessie Weiss, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Health
10:25 AM

17-P08 - Department of Health/Rule for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence

(received 5/23/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/7/17) Rule submitted by Department of Health Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Bessie Weiss, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Health
10:45 AM

17-P10 - Public Service Board/Rule on Sound Levels from Wind Generation Facilities

(received 5/16/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/30/17) Rule submitted by Public Service Board. Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/proposed-rule-sound-wind-generation-facilities

  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Margaret Cheney, Board Member, Public Service Board
  • John Cotter, Public Service Board
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Sarah Hofmann, Board Member, Public Service Board
  • Thomas Knauer, Public Service Board
  • Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier

Thursday, June 22, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

16-P71 - Office of Professional Regulations/Administrative Rules for Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply and 16-P72/ Administrative Rules for Pollution Abatement Facility Operators

(Received 6/12/17) Request for Extension of 8-month Adoption Deadline

  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
8:10 AM

16-P73 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Foresters

(received 6/6/27) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/21/17) Rule posted here: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professionals/foresters

  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
8:20 AM

16-P74 - Office of Professional Regulations/Administrative Rules of the Board of Professional Engineering

(received May 23, 2017) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/4/17) Rule posted here: www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professions/engineering/statutes-rules

  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
8:30 AM

17-P10/Public Service Board/Rule on Sound Levels from Wind Generation Facilities

(received 5/16/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/30/17) Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/proposed-rule-sound-wind-generation-facilities

  • Margaret Cheney, Board Member, Public Service Board
  • Robin Clark, Lowell Citizen
  • John Cotter, Public Service Board
  • James Dumont, Attorney
  • Ben Edgerley, Director, Climate and energy Program, VPIRG
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Judith Jackson, Clerk, Irasburg Pllanning Commission
  • Thomas Knauer, Public Service Board
  • Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Public Service Department
  • Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • Mark Whitworth, President, Energize Vermont
  • Sarah Wolfe, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
9:40 AM

17-P09 - Fish and Wildlife Board/10 V.S.A. Appendix Chapter 2, § 107.

(received 5/25/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/9/17) Rule posted here: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/about_us/fish_and_wildlife_board/board_rules

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
9:50 AM

17-P11/Department of Corrections/Use of a Private Collection Agency for the Collection of Fees, Fines, and Restitution and for administrative Servicing of Some Cases

(received 6/6/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/21/17) Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections

Thursday, July 6, 2017
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Meeting Record
10:05 AM

16-P71 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Designers

(received 6/12/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/22/17) Rule posted here: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professionals/designers

  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
10:15 AM

16-P72 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Pollution Abatement Facility Operators

(received 6/12/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/27/17) Rule posted here: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professions/operators

  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

17-P05 - Agency of Natural Resources/Aboveground Storage Tank Rules

(received 6/6/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/21/17) Rule posted here: http;//anf.vermont.gov/news/2017-red-tag-
rule-for-asts

  • Matt Moran, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:45 AM

17-P06 - Agency of Natural Resources/Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Properties Rule

(received 6/19/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/3/17) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/contaminated-sites/guidance

  • Lynda Provencher, Environmental Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
11:15 AM

17-P04 - Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board/10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44, Furbearing Species

(received 6/15/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/30/17) Rule posted here: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/cms/one.aspx?portalid=73163&pageid=152971

  • Brenna Galdenzi, President, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • James White, Vermont Wildlife Coalition

Thursday, July 20, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:05 AM

17-E02 - Vermont Lottery Commission/Lucky for Life Rules

(received 6/27/17) (LCAR's 45-day period ends 8/11/17), Rule posted here: https://vtlottery.com/games/lcky-life

  • Mike Ferrant, Security Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  • Mary Vaupel, Personnel Administrator/Administrative Assistant, Vermont Lottery Commission
10:25 AM

16-P70 - Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living/Regulation Implementing the Developmental Disabilities Act of 1996

(received 3/3/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended from 6/1/17 to 9/1/17). Rule posted here: www.dail.vermont.gov

  • Clare McFadden, Autism Specialist, Division of Disability and Aging Services
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Disability Law Project/Vermont Legal Aid
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:45 AM

17-P12 - Agency of Education/Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals

(received 6/20/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/20/17) Rule posted here: http://education.vermont.gov/educator-quality/professional-standards/educator-licensing-rules

  • Debora Price, Director, Educator Quality, Agency of Education
11:05 AM

17-P05 - Agency of Natural Resources/Aboveground Storage Tank Rules

(received 6/6/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/21/17) Rule posted here: http://anf.vermont.gov/news/2017-red-tag-rule-for-asts

  • Matt Moran, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Marc Roy, Chief, Hazardous Materials Management Section, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:25 AM

17-P04 - Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board/10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44, Furbearing Species

(received 6/15/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/30/16) Rule posted here: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/cms/one.aspx?portalid=73163&pageid=152971

  • Colonel Jason Batchelder, Game Warden, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Mike Covey, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Kevin Lawrence, Chair, Fish and Wildlife Board
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Kim Royar, Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife

Thursday, August 3, 2017
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Meeting Record
10:05 AM

16-P91 - Public Utility Commission/Requirements for Petition to Construct Electric and Gas Facilities Pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248

(received June 30, 2017) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends8/14/17) Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/rules-aesthetic-mitigation-and-decommission-mitigation-anddecommissioning

  • John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Monica Stillman, Environmental Analyst, Public Utility Commission
10:30 AM

16-P92 - Public Utility Commission/Decommissioning Requirements for Facilities Constructed and Operated Pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248 and 8010

(received 6/30/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/14/17) Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/rules-aesthetic-mitigation-and-decommissioning

  • John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Monica Stillman, Environmental Analyst, Public Utility Commission
11:00 AM

16-P93 - Public Utility Commission/Requirements Related to the Installation and Maintenance of Aesthetic Mitigation Measures

(received 6/30/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/14/17) Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/rules-aesthetic-mitigation-and-decommissioning

  • John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Monica Stillman, Environmental Analyst, Public Utility Commission
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion: 17-P10/Sound Levels from Wind Generation Facilities


Thursday, August 17, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:05 AM

17-P04 - Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board/10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44, Furbearing Species

(received 6/5/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/18/17) Rule posted here: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/cms/one.aspx?portalid73163&pageid=152971

  • Jenny Carter, Citizen
  • Brenna Galdenzi, President, Protect Our Wildlife
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Rob Mullen, Steering Committee Member, Vermont Wildlife Coalition
  • Bill Pickens, Member, Fish and Wildlife Board
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
10:25 AM

17-P13 - Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: 29 CFR 1904, Updates and Improvements in Recordkeeping

(received 7/14/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/27/17) Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations/

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
10:45 AM

17-P03 - Department of Health/Emergency Medical Services Rule

(received 7/20/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/13/17) Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Chris Bell, Vermont Emergency Medical Services Director
  • Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
11:05 AM

17-E03 - Department of Health/Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain

(received 7/6/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/6/17) Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
11:20 AM

17-P10/Public Service Board/Rule on Sound Levels from Wind Generation Facilities

Committee Discussion: Update on Rule Status.

11:25 AM

Administrative Rules Modernization Discussion

  • Nicholas Connizzo, Digital Archivist, Secretary of State
  • Louise Corliss, Administrative Assistant, Secretary of State
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office

Thursday, September 14, 2017
Meeting Details
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10:05 AM

17-P16 - Department of Corrections/Release to Furlough Without Approved Housing

(received 8/10/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/24/17) Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
  • Gabrielle Tamasi, Policy Analyst, Department of Corrections
10:30 AM

17-P17 - Department of Public Safety/Vermont Electrical Safety Rules - 2017

(received 8/14/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/28/17) Rule posted here: firesafety.vermont.gov

  • John Black, Chief Electrical Inspector, Department of Public Safety
10:50 AM

17-P15 - Green Mountain Care Board/Rule 5.00: Oversight of Accountable Care Organizations

(received 8/29/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/13/17) Rule posted here: http://gmcboard.vermont.gov/content/rule-5000-oversight-accountable-care-organizations

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
  • Michael Barber, Associate General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
11:15 AM

17-P02 - Department of Health/Rules of the Board of Medical Practice

(received 8/11/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/25/17) Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
11:35 AM

17-P18 - Fish and Wildlife Board/10 V.S.A. App. § 7 Bear Management Rule

(received 8/29/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/13/17) Rule posted here: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/about_us/fish_and+wildlife_board/board_rules

  • David Gregory, Lieutenant, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife

Thursday, October 12, 2017
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10:05 AM

17-P19 - Department of Health/Licensed Children's Camps Rule

  • Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Liz Wirsing, Food & Lodging Program Chief, Department of Health
10:20 AM

17-P15 - Green Mountain Care Board/Rule 5.000: Oversight of Accountable Care Organizations

(received 8/29/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends10/13/17) Rule posted here: http://gmcboard.vermont.gov/content/rule-5000-oversight-accountable-care-organizations

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
  • Michael Barber, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:40 AM

17-P10 - Public Service Board/Rule on Sound Levels from Wind Generation Facilities

Committee Discussion.

(received 5/16/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 10/31/17) Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/proposed-rule-sound-wind-generation-facilities

  • Steve Ambrose, Manager, SE Ambrose and Associates
  • Steve Ambrose, Manager, SE Ambrose and Associates
  • John Brabant, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • John Brabant, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Margaret Cheney, Board Member, Public Utility Commission
  • Margaret Cheney, Board Member, Public Utility Commission
  • John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  • John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  • Eddie Duncan, Director, Resource Systems Group
  • Eddie Duncan, Director, Resource Systems Group
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Thomas Knauer, Public Utility Commission
  • Thomas Knauer, Public Utility Commission

Thursday, October 26, 2017
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10:05 AM

17-E04 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Alcohol & Drug Counselors

(received 10/4/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/18/17) Rule posted here: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professions/alcohol-drug-abuse-counselors.aspx

  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
10:25 AM

17-P14 - Agency of Natural Resources/Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Rule

(received September 26, 2017) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/10/17) Rule posted here: megan.otoole@vermont.gov

  • Megan O'Toole, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
10:40 AM

17-P10 - Public Service Board/Rule on Sound Levels from Wind Generation Facilities

Committee Discussion.

(received 5/16/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 10/27/17) Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules/proposed-rule-sound-wind-generation-facilities

  • Margaret Cheney, Board Member, Public Utility Commission
  • John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  • Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Thomas Knauer, Public Utility Commission

Thursday, November 9, 2017
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10:05 AM

17-P20 - Judicial Nominating Board/Judicial Nominating Board Rules

(received 10/17/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/1/17). Rule posted here: www.leg.state.vt.us.

  • John Evers, Chair, Judicial Nominating Board
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Judicial Nominating Boardl
10:15 AM

17-P32 - Vermont Lottery Commission/Mega Millions Rules

(received 10/12/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/26/17) Rule posted here: https//vtlottery.com/games/mega-millions

  • Jeff Cavender, Director Marketing and Sales, Vermont Lottery Commission
  • Mary Vaupel, Personnel Administrator/Administrative Assistant, Vermont Lottery Commission
10:25 AM

17-P31 - Vermont Lottery Commission/Lucky for Life Rules

(received 10/12/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/1/17) Rule posted here: https://vtlottery.com/games/lucky-life

  • Jeff Cavender, Director Marketing and Sales, Vermont Lottery Commission
  • Mary Vaupel, Personnel Administrator/Administrative Assistant, Vermont Lottery Commission
10:40 AM

17-P30 - Agency of Natural Resources/Municipal Pollution Control Priority System

(received 10/23/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/7/17) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/facilities-engineering/rules

  • Lynnette Claudon, Chief Pollution Control Design Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

17-P21 - Agency of Human Services/Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule- General Provisions and Definitions (Part 1)

11:10 AM

17-P22 - Agency of Human Services/Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule- Eligibility Standards (Part 2) (Part 1)

11:05 AM

17- P22 - Agency of Human Services/Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule-Eligibility Standards (Part 2)

11:25 AM

17-P23 - Agency of Human Services/Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollmentrule-Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements (Part 3)

11:35 AM

17-P25 - Agency of Human Services/Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule-Financial Methodologies (Part 5)

11:45 AM

17-P26 - Agency of Human Services/Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule- Eligibility and enrollment Procedures (Part 7)

11:50 AM

17-P27 - Agency of Human Services/Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule-Fair Hearings and Expedited Administrative Appeals (Part 8)

(All HBEE rules received 10/17/17) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/1/17) (Rules posted http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules/hbee/proposed-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid

Thursday, January 4, 2018
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8:05 AM

17-E05 - Vermont Lottery Commission/Lucky for Life Rules and 17-E06/Mega Millions Rules

Request by Vermont Lottery Commission to Withdraw Rules

8:20 AM

17-E-07 - Department of Health/Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain

(received 11/1/17) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/4/17. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Josh Singer, Licensed Acupuncturist, VT Acupuncture Association
8:35 AM

17-P29 - Fish & Wildlife Department/Private Stocking of Fish in Public and Private Waters

(received 10/26/17) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/7/18. Rule posted here: www.vtfishandwildlife.comEric.Palmer

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
8:45 AM

17-P28 - Department of Public Services/Vermont Appliance Efficiency and Water Conservation Standards

(received 12/17/17) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/28/18. Rule posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/energy_efficiency

  • Jeanne Elias, Special Counsel, Public Service Department
  • Chris Granda, Senior Researcher, Appliance Standards Awareness Project
  • Keith Levenson, Energy Program Specialist, Public Service Department
  • Barry Murphy, Energy Program Specialist, Department of Public Service

Thursday, January 25, 2018
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8:05 AM

17-P36 - Agency of Human Services/Acupuncture

(received 12/28/17) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/11/18. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:13 AM

17-P37 - Agency of Human Services/Fertility Services

(received 12/28/17) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/11/18. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:21 AM

17-P38 - Agency of Human Services/Massage Therapy

(received 12/28/17) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/11/18. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:29 AM

17-P39 - Agency of Human Services/Surgery

(received 12/28/17) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/11/18. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:37 AM

17-P41 - Agency of Human Services/Medicaid Non-Covered Services

(received 12/28/17) LCAR"s 45-day review period ends 2/11/18. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:45 PM

17-P40 - Agency of Human Services/Abortion

(received 12/28/17) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/11/18. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules/

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
8:50 AM

17-P42 - Agency of Human Services/Supervised Billing

(received 12/28/17) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/11/18. Rules posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

Thursday, February 1, 2018
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8:35 AM

17-P51 - Department of Corrections/Resident Publications

(received 1/26/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/12/18) Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Matthew Nault, Operational Manager, Corrections Field Services, Department of Corrections
8:45 AM

Committee Discussion: House Government Operations Committee Draft 18-114 - An Act Relating To The Administrative Procedures Act


Thursday, February 8, 2018
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8:05 AM

17-P44 - Department of Financial Regulation/Privacy of Consumer Financial and Health Information Regulation

(received 1/4/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/18/18) Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
8:30 AM

17-P51 - Department of Corrections/Resident Publications

(received 1/26/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/12/18) Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Christine Cowart, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
  • Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Nault, Operational Manager, Corrections Field Services, Department of Corrections

Thursday, February 15, 2018
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8:05 AM

17-P44 - Department of Financial Regulation/Privacy of Consumer Financial and Health Information Regulation

  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
8:15 AM

17-P51 - Department of Corrections/Resident Publications

(received 1/26/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/12/18) Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Christine Cowart, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
  • Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Nault, Operational Manager, Corrections Field Services, Department of Corrections
8:30 AM

17-P43 - VOSHA Rule: Subpart D; Walking, Working Surfaces, General Industry

(received 1/31/18) (LCAR's 45-day revew period ends3/17/18). Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
8:45 AM

17-P55 - 07-027 Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council Rules & Regulations

(received 2/5/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/22/18) Rule posted here: http://vcjtc.vermont.gov

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Jacob Humbert, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Cindy Taylor-Patch, Vermont Police Academy

Thursday, February 22, 2018
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8:05 AM

17-P55 - 07-027 Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council Rules & Regulations

(received 2/5/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/22/18) Rule posted here: http://vcjtc.vermont.gov

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Jacob Humbert, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Cindy Taylor-Patch, Vermont Police Academy
8:30 AM

18-E01 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Alcohol & Drug Counselors

(received February 13, 2018) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/30/18) Rule posted here: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professional/alcohol-drug-abuse-counseors.aspx

  • Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

Thursday, March 15, 2018
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8:05 AM

18-#02 - Department of Health/Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain

(received 2/27/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/13/18) Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
8:30 AM

17-P33 - Department of Financial Regulation/Health Care Stop Loss Insurance (H-2009-02)

(received 2/26/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/12/18) Rule posted here: df.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Andrew Garland, Vice President, Client Relations and External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Ryan Schultz, Senior Consultant, Oliver Wyman Actuarial Consulting
  • Greg Sullivan, Head of Stop Loss Insrance, Cigna

Thursday, March 22, 2018
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8:05 AM

17-P53 - Department of Health/Environmental Regulations- Day Care Facilities

(received 3/8/18) (LCA's 45-day review period ends 4/22/18) Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
8:30 AM

17-P35 - Agency of Human Services/Licensing and Operating Rules for Nursing Homes

(received March 2, 2018) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends
4/22/18) Rules posted here: www.dail-vermont.gov

  • Pam Cota, Long Term Care Licensing Chief, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Thursday, April 5, 2018
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8:05 AM

17-P33 - Department of Financial Regulation/Health Care Stop Loss Insurance (H-2009-02)

(received 2/26/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/12/18) Rule posted here: dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
8:30 AM

17-P54 - Department of Health/Services to Incapacitated Inebriates

(received 3/23/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/7/18) Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health

Thursday, April 12, 2018
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8:05 AM

18-P01 - Agency of Human Services/Reach First/Reach up Rules

(received 3/29/18) (LCAR"s 45-day review period ends 5/13/18) Rule posted here: http://def.vermont.gov/ead/laws-reules/proposed-adopted

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
8:30 AM

17-P34 - Department of Financial Regulation/Regulation I-79-2 (Revised xx/xx/xxxx), Fair Claims Practices

(received 3/30/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/14/18) Rule posted here: http://www/dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Daniel Raddock, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

17-P50 - Agency of Human Services/Medicaid Benefit Delivery

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
8:15 AM

17-P46 - Agency of Human Services/Internal Appeals, Grievances, Notices, and State Fair Hearings on Medicaid Services

(received 4/6/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/21/18) Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
8:25 AM

17-P47 - Agency of Human Services/Global Commitment Appeals and Grievances (Department of Vermont Health Access Rule 2110)

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
8:35 AM

17-P45 - Agency of Human services/Medicaid Cost Sharing

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
8:45 AM

17-P49 - Agency of Human Services/Emergency Services

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
8:55 AM

17-P48 - Agency of Human Services/Health Care Administrative Rules Definitions

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

Thursday, May 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

17-P56 - Department of Corrections/Graduated Sanctions for Violations of Probation

(received 4/25/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/9/18) Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Tanya Barber, Field Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
  • Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
9:30 AM

18-P05 - Department of Corrections/Fire Safety and Prevention

(received May 3, 2018) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/16/18) Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Matthew Nault, Operational Manager, Corrections Field Services, Department of Corrections
9:55 AM

Committee Discussion: LCAR's Non-Session Schedule


Thursday, June 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

17-P56 - Department of Corrections/Graduated Sanctions for Violations of Probation

(received 4/25/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/15/18) Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Tanya Barber, Field Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
  • Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
10:15 AM

18-P04 - Agency of Transportation/Rules Governing Ignition Interlock Program

(received 5/21/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/5/18) Rule posted here: http://dmv.vermont.gov/policies-rules

  • David Evans, Chief of Driver Improvement, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

18-P10 - Department of Health/Vital Records Rule

(received 5/21/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/5/18) Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
11:10 AM

18-P06 - Agency of Human Services/Inmate Access to Publications

(received 5/23/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/23/18) Rule posted here: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Cheryl Elovirta, Supervisor, Department of Corrections
  • Gabrielle Tamasi, Policy Analyst, Department of Corrections
11:35 AM

18-P07 - Agency of Human Services/Inmate Mail

(received 5/23/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/7/18) Rule posted hee: http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Cheryl Elovirta, Supervisor, Department of Corrections
  • Gabrielle Tamasi, Policy Analyst, Department of Corrections

Thursday, July 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

18-P12 - Agency of Education/Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals

(received 6/11/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/26/18) Rule posted here: http://education.vermont.gov/educator-quality/professional-standards/educator-licensing-rules

  • Debora Price, Director, Educator Quality, Agency of Education
10:30 AM

18-P15 - Agency of Transportation/Rules and Instructions Governing Overweight and Overdimension Vehicle Permits

(received 6/1/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/16/18) Rules posted here: http://dmv.vermont.gov/policies-rules

  • Kevin Andrews, Chief of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

18-P03 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Wetlands

(received 5/29/18) (LCAR 45-day review period ends 7/13/18) Rules posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/laws#Rulemaking

  • laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

17-P52 - Agency of Natural Resources - Acceptable Management Practices for Maintaining Water Quality on Logging Jobs in Vermont

(received 6/11/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/26/18) Rule posted here: http://anr.vermont.gov/forests-parks-rec

  • Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Forests, Parks & Recreation
  • David Wilcox, Watershed Forester, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Thursday, July 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

18-P29 - Agency of Education/Special Education Rules, Parts B (Ages 3-22) and C (Birth to Age 3)

(received 12/15/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/30/18) Rule posted here: http://education.vermont.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rules

  • July Cutler, Investigator, Agency of Education
10:25 AM

18-E03/Department of Health/Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain

(received 7/6/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/20/18) Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
10:45 AM

18-P02 - Agency of Natural Resources/Uniform Environmental Administrative Procedure and Standard Processes for Notice and Comment on Environmental Permits

(received 5/29/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/29/18) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/permits/enb

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:05 AM

18-P13 - Public Utility Commission/Rule 2.200 Procedures Generally Applicable

(received 6/26/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/10/18) Rule posted here: http://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
11:30 AM

18-P09 - Agency of Human Services/Regulations Governing the Operation of Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

(received 6/26/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/10/18) Rule posted here: http://dcf.Vermont.gov/fsd/laws-rules

  • Kerrie Johnson, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Jay Simons, Director, Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center
  • Aaron Steward, Clinical Services, Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

Thursday, August 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

18-P02 - Agency of Natural Resources/Uniform Environmental Administrative Procedure and Standard Processes for Notice and Comment on Environmental Permits

(received 6/28/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 8/10/18) Rules posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/permits/enb

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Representative David Deen, Chair, House Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Committee
10:25 AM

18-P09 - Agency of Human Services/Regulations Governing the Operation of Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

(received 6/26/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/10/18) Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/laws-rules

  • Zachary Hozid, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Jay Simons, Director, Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center
  • Aaron Steward, Clinical Services, Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
10:45 AM

18-P15 - Agency of Transportation/Rules and Instructions Governing Overweight and Overdimension Vehicle Permits

(received 6/1/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 8/14/18) Rules posted here: http://dmv.vermont.gov/policies-rules

  • Kevin Andrrews, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:05 AM

18-P14 - Department of Health/Hospital Reporting Rule

(received 7/9/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/23/18) Rule posted here: http://healthvermontgov/regs/inde.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
11:25 AM

18-P20 - Department of Financial Regulations/Form, Content & Timing of Residential Real Estate Mortgage Loan Commitment Lenders

(received 7/16/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/30/18) Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

  • Aaron Ferenc, Financial Examination Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
11:40 AM

18-E04/Agency of Natural Resources/Groundwater Protection Rule and Strategy

(received 7/10/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/24/18) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/commissioners-office/pfoa

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, August 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

18/P18 - Agency of Natural Resources/Amendments to the Vermont Air Pollution Control Regulation

(received 8/1/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/15/18) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/laws

  • Douglas Elliott, Permitting Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
10:30 AM

18-P19 - Agency of Natural Resources/Amendments to the Vermont C02 Budget Trading Program regulations

(received 8/1/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/15/18) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/laws

  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
10:50 AM

18-P17 - VOSHA/VOSHA Rule/29 CFR 1910-1024 Occupational Exposure to Beryllium in General Industry

(received 7/25/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/30/18) Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
11:10 AM

18-E06 - Department of Financial Regulation/Fully-Insured Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Association Health Plans (I-2018-01-E)

(received 8/1/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/15/18) Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermnt.gov/view/regbul

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
11:30 AM

18-E05 - Agency of Natural Resources/Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Properties Rule

(received 7/10/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/10/18) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/commissioners-office/pfoa

  • Chuck Schwer, Waste Management and Prevention Division Director, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, September 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

18-P11 - Agency of Human Services/Inmate Procedure to Marry

(received 7/11/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 9/10/18) Rule posted here: Http://corrections.vermont.gov/about/policies

  • Cheryl Elovirta, Supervisor, Department of Corrections
  • Gabrielle Tamasi, Policy Analyst, Department of Corrections
10:40 AM

18-P22 - Agency of Natural Resources/Underground Storage Tank (UST) Rules

(received 8/14/18) (LCAR's 45-day revie period ends 9/28/18) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/sites/dec/files/wmp/UST/2018.Proposed.UST_.Rules_.strikeout.version.pdf

  • Ted Unkles, Coordinator, Vermont Underground Storage Tank Program, Agency of Natural Resources
11:15 AM

18-P08 - Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets/Required Agricultural Practices Rule for the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program

(received 8/21/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/5/18) Rule posted here: http://agriculture.vermont.gov/rap-tile-rule

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Ryan Patch, Deputy Director Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Thursday, October 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

18-P08 - Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets/Required Agricultural Practices Rule for the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program

(received 8/21/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 10/18/18) Rule posted here: http://agriculture.vermont.gov/rap-tile-rule

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Deputy Director Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Harvey Smith, Representative
10:45 AM

18-P02 - Agency of Natural Resources/Uniform Environmental Administrative Procedure and Standard Processes for Notice and Comment on Environmental Permits

(received 6/28/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 10/18/18) Rules posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/permits/enb

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:20 AM

18-P23 - Department of Labor/Vermont Workers' Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation Rules

(received 9/18/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/2/18) Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/legal-information/proposed-rules/

  • Donna Curtin, Vocational Counselor, The Anchor Group
  • Ronald Fox, Attorney, Biggam, Fox &Skinner
  • Mark Kolter, Attorney, Darby, Kolter & Nordle
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Tammy Parker, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, VRS Disability Management
  • Phyllis Phillips, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Department of Labor
  • Jay Spiegel, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Catamount Case Management

Thursday, November 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

18-E07 - Department of Health/rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain

(received 18/25/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/9/18) Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/ndex.aspx

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
10:40 AM

Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment RUles

18-P43 - General Provisions and Definitions (Part 1)
18-P44 - Eligibility Standards (Part 2)
18-P45 - Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements (Part 3)
18-P45 - Special Rules for Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term
Care Services and SUpports - Eligibility and
Post-Eligibility (Part 4)
18-P47 - Financial Methodologies (Part 5)
18-P48 - Eligibility and Enrollment Procedures (Part 7)

received 10/29/18) (LCAR 45-day review period 12/13/18. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules/hbee/proposed-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:20 AM

18-08 - Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets/Required Agricultural Practices Rule for the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program

Review of draft memo to Rep. David Deen and Sen. Chris
Bray

11:40 AM

18-P16 - Department of Motor Vehicles/Rules Governing Inspection of Motor Vehicles

Department of Motor Vehicles request for an extension of
their adoption deadline.

  • Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles

Thursday, November 29, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

18-P36 - Department of Taxes/Organization and Rules of Procedure

(received 10/16/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/30/18) Rule posted here: tax.vermont.gov

  • Will Baker, Director of Legal Unit, Department of Taxes
10:20 AM

18-P37 - Department of Taxes/Vermont Sales and Use Tax Regulations

(received 10/16/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/30/18) Rule posted here: www.tax.vermont.gov

  • Will Baker, Director of Legal Unit, Department of Taxes
10:40 AM

18-P49 - Department of Financial Regulation/Fully-Insured Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Association Health Plans (I-2018-01)

(received 10/31/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/15/18) Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/view/regbul

  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Durkin, Assistant General Counsel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
11:10 AM

18-P39 - Agency of Human Services/3SquareVT Rule Repeal

(received 11/7/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/22/18)

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
11:20 AM

18-P50 - Agency of Natural Resources/Amendments to Subchapter XI, Low Emission Vehicle Program, Vermont Air Pollution Control Regulations

(received 11/9/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends.12/13/18) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/laws/recent-regs

  • Michael Durkin, Assistant General Counsel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Tom Moye, Mobile Sources Section, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, December 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

Review of Draft Letter to Committees of Jurisdiction regarding 18-P39/3Square VT Rule Repeal

10:10 AM

18-P30 - Agency of Human Services/Telehealth

(received 11/5/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/20/18) Rules posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:25 AM

18-P31 - Agency of Human Services/Health Care Administrative Rules Definitions

(received 12/4/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/20/18) Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:35 AM

18-P32 - Agency of Human Services/Home Health Services

(received 11/5/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends12/20/18) Rule posted here: http://human services.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:45 AM

18-P33 - Agency of Human Services/Durable Medical Equipment

(received 11/5/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/20/18) Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:50 AM

18-P34 - Agency of Human Services/Wheelchairs, Mobility Devices, and Seating Systems

(received 11/5/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/20/18) Rule posted here: http://humanserices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:00 AM

18-P35 - Agency of Human Services/Telemonitoring

(received 11/5/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/20/18) Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:10 AM

18-P49 - Department of Financial Regulation/Fully-Insured Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Association Health Plans (I-2018-01)

(received 10/31/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/15/18) Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/view/regbul

  • Emily Brown, Director of Rates and Forms, Life and Health, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Durkin, Assistant General Counsel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
11:35 AM

Agency of Transportation's Request/Repeal of Certain Agency of Transportation's Administration Rules

  • Cathy Hilgendorf, Audit Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Obuchowski, Principal Assistant, Agency of Transportation
11:50 AM

Review of LCAR's In-Session Meeting Schedule


Thursday, January 10, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

18-P24 - Agency of Human Services/Response to Child Abuse and Neglect

(received 12/19/18) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/2/19 Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/rules

  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
8:20 AM

18-P25 - Agency of Human services/Child Protection Registry and administrative Review Process

(received 12/19/18) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/2/19. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/rules

  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
8:30 AM

18-P26 - Agency of Human Services/Child Protection Registry

received 12/19/18) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/2/19. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/fed/rules

  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
8:40 AM

18-P27 - Agency of Human Services/Maintenance and Access to Records

(received 12/19/18) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/2/19. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermnt.gov/fsd/rules

  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
8:50 AM

Agency of Transportation's Request/Repeal of Certain Agency of Transportation's Administration Rules

  • Cathy Hilgendorf, Audit Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Obuchowski, Principal Assistant, Agency of Transportation
8:55 AM

18-P49 - Department of Financial Regulation/Fully-Insured Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Association Health Plans Rule (I-2018-01)

Committee discussion on DFR's Response to LCAR's Objection to the rule.

  • Emily Brown, Director of Rates and Forms, Life and Health, Department of Financial Regulation