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House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
AGENDA
Room 47
February 20, 2018 - February 23, 2018
Last Updated 2/23/2018 1:39 PM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
9:30 AM H. 31 - An act relating to the use of gun suppressors for hunting
Discussion
Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
Knox Williams, President, American Suppressors Association
Brent Miller, Senior Director, National Assembly of Sportsman's Caucuses
Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
10:00 AM House Floor
Immediately following adjurnment Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 636 - An act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects
Amendment discussion
Rep. Janssen Willhoit, St. Johnsbury, VT
1:15 PM Air Quality
Discussion
Dr. Heidi Hales, Air & Climate Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:00 PM H. 763 - An act relating to a study of approaches to greenhouse gas reduction
Discussion and vote
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM H. 729 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Water Resources Board
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
9:00 AM H. 636 - An act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects
Amendment introduction
Rep. Brian Smith, Sponsor of Amendment
9:15 AM H. 763 - An act relating to a study of approaches to greenhouse gas reduction
Mark up and possible vote
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM H. 881 - An act relating to corrective action plans under Act 250
Introduction
Rep. Robert Forguites, Sponsor
Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
10:30 AM H. 631 - An act relating to forestland used for maple production
Introduction
Rep. Paul Lefebvre, Sponsor
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:00 AM H. 730 - An act relating to State response to waters in crisis
Discussion
Angela Shambaugh, Environmental Scientist, DEC Lakes and Ponds Program
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 min after floor H. 730 - An act relating to State response to waters in crisis
Discussion and vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 22, 2018
8:30 AM H. 636 - An act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects
Amendments
9:00 AM H. 730 - An act relating to State response to waters in crisis
Discussion on Nutrient Management Plans
Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
9:45 AM H. 636 - An act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects
Discussion on amendments
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Janssen Willhoit, St. Johnsbury, VT
10:15 AM H. 99 - An act relating to labeling of roll-off dumpsters
Discussion
Kim Crosby, Casella Waste Management
10:30 AM H. 560 - An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Mark up and vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Bruce Westcott, General Manager, Central VT Solid Waste District
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 min after floor H. 881 - An act relating to corrective action plans under Act 250
Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
30 min after floor Clean Water Day
Vermont Conservation Voters
Clark Amadon, Board President, Trout Unlimited
Lyn Munno, Director, Watersheds United Vermont
Ron Rhodes, River Steward, Connecticut River Conservancy
Mary Russ, Executive Director, White River Partnership
Kendall Lambert, Administrative Director, Memphremagog Watershed Association
Corrie Miller, Executive Director, Friends of the Mad River
Friday, February 23, 2018
9:30 AM House Floor
15 min after floor H. 631 - An act relating to forestland used for maple production
Discussion: Erosion and Reverse Osmosis
Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Jessica Bulova, Wastewater Section Supervisor, DEC's Watershed Division
Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Rachel Floyd, Consumer Protection Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 881 - An act relating to corrective action plans under Act 250
Discussion
Bob Flint, Chair, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
Rep. Amy Sheldon, Act 250 Commission
Trish Coppolino, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
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If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Christy Ketchel at 802-828-2266 or cketchel@leg.state.vt.us