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House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources (Room 47)

The House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources considers matters relating to conservation and development of the State's water resources; fish and wildlife; and natural habitats.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1, 2
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Overview

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

Department of Environmental Conservation

Overview

  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-3, 4, 5, 6
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Advocates Update

  • Jake Brown, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Anthony Irrapino, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Robert McLeod, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Amy Shollenberger, Director, Rural Vermont
1:00 PM

Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation

Overview

  • Jason Gibbs, Commissioner, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
2:00 PM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-7, 8, 9
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Clean and Clear

  • Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

Clean and Clear

Budjet

  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:00 PM

Natural Resources Board

Overview

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Melanie Kehne, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter Young, General Counsel, Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
3:30 PM

H.28 - An act relating to temporary wastewater system permits

  • Rep. Patty O'Donnell, Sponsor
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-10
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Forestry Commission

Introduction

  • Rep. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
11:30 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-11, 12, 13,
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Clean and Clear

  • Jason Aronowitz, Budget Analyst
  • Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

H.28 - An act relating to temporary wastewater system permits

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Mike Rapacz, Conservation Law Foundation
11:30 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

Also the history of stickers

  • Ann Bove, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:15 PM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Jake Brown, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-14,15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Overview Fish and Wildlife Board

  • Brian Ames, Chair, Fish and Wildlife Board
10:00 AM

Current Use Reports

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

Sticker Program

  • Rep. John S. Rodgers, Glover
Friday, January 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-16, 17
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Fish and Wildlife Budget

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:15 AM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • Dick Mallory, Citizen
  • George Weir, President, Consulting Foresters' Association of Vermont
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-18, 19, 20
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Farmers' Watershed Alliance and Friends of the Missisiquoi Bay

  • Paul Madden, Friends of Missisquoi Bay
  • Andre Quintin, Farmers Watershed Alliance
  • Roger Rainville, Farmers Watershed Alliance
  • Pixley Tyler, Friends of Missisquoi Bay
2:30 PM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Ginny Garrison, Vermont Lakes Association
  • Elizabeth Perry Thomas, Vermont Lakes Association
3:30 PM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-21, 22, 23, 24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.28 - An act relating to temporary wastewater system permits

Mark up

  • Joshua Galperin, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Tom Barry, The Nature Conservancy
11:00 AM

ANR Budget

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:30 PM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Ann Bove, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Susan Warren, Lakes & Ponds Division DEC
3:30 PM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Bill Guenther, Windham County State Forester
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-25, 26, 27, 28
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to consumer education regarding the presence of mercury in compact fluorescent bulbs

Walk Through of Mercury Advisory Committee Report

  • Gary Gulka, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Neil Kammen, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

IT on Use Value

  • Thomas Murray, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
11:00 AM

IT on Use Value

Property Evaluation Task Force Report

  • Bill Johnson, Director, Department of Taxes
2:30 AM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Shawn Haskell, Biologist, ANR
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division
3:30 AM

H.64 - An act relating to eligibility for the state youth hunting programs

Also, H. 65 and H. 74

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Friday, January 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-29, 30, 31
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

CAFO, 2008 Federal Farm Bill Overview

  • Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
1:00 PM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
1:45 PM

Budget Cuts at DEC

  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-32, 33
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

  • Matt Chatman, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Joe Choquette, Vt Petroleum Association
  • Chris Delia, Bankers Association
  • Chuck Schwer, Vt Petroleum Association
2:30 PM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Ann Bove, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jeremy Brooks, Vt. Outdoor Guide Association
  • David Miskell, Kayak Club
  • Gray Stevens, Vt. Outdoor Guide Association
3:00 PM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Mark-up

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-34, 35, 36
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.80 - An act relating to the use of chloramine as a disinfectant in public water systems

  • Rep. Jim McCullough
10:30 AM

H.56 - An act relating to consumer education regarding the presence of mercury in compact fluorescent bulbs

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
11:00 AM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

  • Matt Cota, Vt Fuel Dealers Association
11:30 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Capt. Rich Greennough, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
  • Meg Modley, Lake Champlain Basin Program
1:00 PM

H.28 - An act relating to temporary wastewater system permits

  • Josh Galperin, Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.94 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of mercury-added lamps

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Rep. Cynthia Martin
3:00 PM

Mark Up

H. 83 - H. 64 - H. 16

Thursday, February 5, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-37, 38, 39,40
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.80 - An act relating to the use of chloramine as a disinfectant in public water systems

  • Tricia Gustafson
  • Brie Hoblin
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ellen Powell, People Concerned about Chloramine
  • Ray Sullivan, DEC
  • Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
11:30 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Carmel Quinn, Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mts.
1:00 PM

Overview

NRCS

  • Judy Dorner
2:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Allen Gilbert, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Debra Glotman
  • Kathy Jamison, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Melanie Kehne, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Barb Larosa, Citizen
  • Jim Leland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Rogers, Operations Division Director, NOFA
Friday, February 6, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-41, 42
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.80 - An act relating to the use of chloramine as a disinfectant in public water systems

  • Michael Barsotti, Champlain Water District
  • James Fay, General Manager Champlain Water District
  • Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
11:00 AM

Climate Change/Forest Make-up

  • Steve Sinclair, Director of Forests, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
  • Sandy Wilmot, Forest, Parks and Recreation
1:00 PM

H.28 - An act relating to temporary wastewater system permits

  • Joshua Galperin, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-43, 44
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Budget Cuts - Hunter Safety

  • Tom Decker, Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
-

H.127 - An act relating to muskrat season and the definition of fur-bearing animals

  • Tom Decker, Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
2:30 PM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.107 - An act relating to hunting attire

  • Rep. Patty O'Donnell, Sponsor
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-45, 46
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

Mark up of bill

  • Christopher Chapman, Counsel, Trust Company of Vermont
  • Carl Hammer, Vermont Compost Co.
  • John Hazen, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Melanie Kehne, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Leland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Shollenberger, Director, Rural Vermont
3:00 PM

H.94 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of mercury-added lamps

  • Charity Carbine, VPIRG
  • Christopher Chapman, Counsel, Trust Company of Vermont
  • Jen Holliday, Chittenden County Solid Waste
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-47, 48, 49
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.80 - An act relating to the use of chloramine as a disinfectant in public water systems

  • Michael Barsotti, Champlain Water District
  • Jim Fey, Executive Director, Vermonters' for a Clean Environment
  • Annette Smith, Vermonters' for a Clean Environment
11:00 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-50, 51, 51a
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Agency of Natural Resources Budget(s)

Joint meeting in House Chamber with H. Natural Resources and Energy, H. Gov. Ops., Sen. Natural Resources and Energy

  • Jason Aronowitz, Budget Analyst
  • Joanne Chadwick, Department of Public Service
  • Jason Gibbs, Commissioner, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Melanie Keene, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Shollenberger, Director, Rural Vermont
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-52
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Agency of Natural Resources Budget

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Agency of Natural Resources Budget

3:30 PM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Bill mark-up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-53, 54, 55
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Mark up

  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
15 min. after Floor

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Rep. Kenneth W. Atkins, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

Clean and Clear

  • Millie Archer, VLCT
2:30 PM

H.182 - An act relating to moose permits for instructors of hunter education courses

  • Rep. Philip C. Winters
3:00 PM

H.116 - An act relating to the contaminant testing requirements for a public water supply that receives water from out-of-state suppliers

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Sponsor
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-56, 57
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist
  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Barb Larosa, Citizen
  • Jim Leland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
15 min after floor

H.145 - An act relating to composting

Bill mark up

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-58, 59, 60
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Fish and Wildlife Budget

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Sher Yacono, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
2:30 PM

On-Site Sampling Protocol

  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Dan Wilcox, Springfield Regional Engineer
3:30 PM

Lakes and Ponds Division Budget

  • Joanna Pallito, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 AM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Mark-up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-61, 62, 63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Future of Lake Champlain

  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
10:00 AM

Apiaries

  • Bill Mares, Vermont Beekeepers Association
10:30 AM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

Mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

Pesticides

  • Jim Leland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
2:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

mark up vote

  • Buzz Ferber, Composting Association of Vermont
3:30 PM

H.16 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-66, 67, 68, 69
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Fish and Wildlife Budget

Committee Discussion and Recommendations

10:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Robert Anderson, Hogback Mountain Project, Marlboro
  • Emily Boedecker, The Nature Conservancy
  • Marvin Elliot, Rutland County Audubon Society
  • Nancy Engels, Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston
  • John Warshow, Citizen, Marshfield Town Forest
11:00 AM

H.94 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of mercury-added lamps

Moreau & Stabler also talked about H.145

  • Dr. William Bress, Toxicologist, Department of Health
  • Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Paul Stabler, Chittenden County Solid Waste
2:30 PM

H.94 - An act relating to the collection and recycling of mercury-added lamps

Mark up

  • Jennifer Dolin, Osram Sylvania
  • Ken Ell, First Light Technologies
  • Mark Kohorst, National Electrical Manufacturing Assoc.
  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
Friday, February 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-70
Meeting Record
15 min after floor

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Storm Water

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-71, 72, 73
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.259 - An act relating to stormwater discharges to impaired waters

Walk through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Bristol, Vermont
2:30 PM

H.259 - An act relating to stormwater discharges to impaired waters

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Stephanie Hurley, Doctor of Design, Harvard University
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-74, 75, 76
Meeting Record
9:00 PM

H.259 - An act relating to stormwater discharges to impaired waters

  • Mary Borg, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Beth Hines, Consultant, RBG
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Conservation Law Foundation
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-77, 78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.80 - An act relating to the use of chloramine as a disinfectant in public water systems

  • Michael Barsotti, Champlain Water District
  • James Fay, General Manager Champlain Water District
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
11:00 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Newport
2:20 PM

H.145 - An act relating to composting

  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Stowe
  • Rep. Don Turner, Milton
3:00 PM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Ann Bove, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Friday, March 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-81, 82, 83, 84
Meeting Record
15 minutes after adj.

H.80 - An act relating to the use of chloramine as a disinfectant in public water systems

  • James Fay, General Manager Champlain Water District
  • Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
11:00 AM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

H.80 - An act relating to the use of chloramine as a disinfectant in public water systems

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, National Electrical Manufacturing Assoc.
  • Jen Holiday, Chittenden Solid Waste District
2:00 PM

H.15 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.80 - An act relating to the use of chloramine as a disinfectant in public water systems

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-85
Meeting Record
15 min. after adj.

H.412 - An act relating to the permitting, decommissioning, and safety of dams

  • Rep. Kenneth W. Atkins, Sponsor
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-86, 87
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Budget and Position Cuts

  • Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Regulatory Agency on Private Land

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-88, 89, 90
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.324 - An act relating to wetlands protection

  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Melanie Kehne, Environmental Board
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Alan Quackenbush, State Wetland Coordinator
  • Peter Young, Executive Director, Environmental Board
11:00 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-91
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Fish & Wildlife Hatcheries

Stimulus package, jobs cuts, VSEU

  • Steve Chadwick, Administrative Services, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Tom Decker, Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:30 AM

H.349 - An act relating to stormwater permit requirements for residential subdivisions

  • Rep. Brian K. Savage, Sponsor
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-92, 93, 94
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.324 - An act relating to wetlands protection

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Glen Gringras, VTrans
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jay Kenlan, Chair, Snelling Center
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Jeffery Nelson, VHB Pioneer
  • Tim Upton, Central Vermont Public Service
15 Minutes after floor

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

Committee discussion and vote

  • Ken Belyea, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Bob Hill, Vermont Association of Realtors
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-95
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

H.324 - An act relating to wetlands protection

  • Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-96, 97, 98
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Announced

Amendment

  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Sponsor
1:30 PM

H.324 - An act relating to wetlands protection

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-99, 100, 101
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.240 - An act relating to no-net-loss of state hunting lands

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

S.27 - An act relating to tastings and sale of wines, fortified wines and spirits

  • John Brabant, representing self
Friday, April 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-102, 103
Meeting Record
15 min after adj.

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
  • Paul Haskell, Board of Trustees, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Steve Willbanks, Selectboard, Strafford
11:30 AM

H.447 - An act relating to wetlands protection

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-104
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • James Burnett, Salvage Yard Owner
  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-105, 106
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.182 - An act relating to moose permits for instructors of hunter education courses

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
9:15 AM

H.240 - An act relating to no-net-loss of state hunting lands

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
9:30 AM

H.447 - An act relating to wetlands protection

Amendment

  • Rep. William F. Johnson, Canaan
10:00 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-107, 108, 109
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Sportsmen's Club
  • Steve Gray, US Sportsmen's Alliance
  • Frank Stanley, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Friday, April 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-110
Meeting Record
15 min. after adj.

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-111, 112
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.349 - An act relating to stormwater permit requirements for residential subdivisions

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
  • David Mears, Vermont Law School
  • Laura Murphy, Vermont Law School
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Reynes, Lobbyist, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-113, 114
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.446 - An act relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency

Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Bob Helm, Fair Haven
10:00 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

  • Brendan Cosgrove, Policy Liaison, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Tom Decker, Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Frank Stanley, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-115, 116, 117, 118
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

  • Clark Amadon, Trout Unlimited
  • Brian Fitzgerald, Hydrology Program, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brice Simon, Consultant, Stevens Law Office, Morrisville
11:30 AM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-119, 120
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.240 - An act relating to no-net-loss of state hunting lands

  • Joshua Galperin, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

  • Joshua Galperin, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-121, 122, 123
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-124, 125, 126
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

  • Joshua Galperin, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Resource Group
  • Matt Levin, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-127
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Fish Hatcheries

  • Tom Decker, Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-128
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Invasive Plant Species

  • John Turmel, Entomologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-129
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2009

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Petroleum Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-130, 132, 133
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

General Permits

Act No. 54 of 2990 - Agency progress

  • Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

Environmental Ticketing

Adoption of rule

  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Gary Kessler, Director, Compliance & Enforcement Div., Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

Compost Study Group

Status report

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Pat O'Neill, Composting Association of Vermont
11:15 AM

Use of State Controlled Fishing Access Areas

  • David LaCours, Chief Game Warden, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael Wichrowski, Department of Fish & Wildlife
1:00 AM

Vermont Water Quality Standards

  • Mark Lucas, Asoc. General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
1:30 PM

ATV Use of Trails on State Land

Rulemaking

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:00 PM

Vermont Water Quality Standards

  • Erick Smeltzer, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Wetland Rules

Status Update

  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
11:30 AM

Culvert General Permit

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TMDL Implementation Plan

Process for Revision

  • Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, Agency of Natural Resources
1:30 PM

EPA/Consultant Chloramines Study

  • Eric Blatt, Chief, Engineering & Financial Services, Water Supply Div., Dept. of Environmental Conservation
  • Ray Solomon, Environmental Scientist, Water Supply Div., Dept. of Environmental Conservation
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

  • Brendan Cosgrove, Policy Liaison, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H. 323 became H. 763
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

Briefing by Adjutant General Michael Dubie

1:15 PM

Caucus

3:00 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Neil Kammen, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Brian Moyer, Director, Rural Vermont
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-2, 3
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Elizabeth Perry Thomas, President, Vermont Lakes Association
  • Tim Upton, Manager, Central Vermont Public Service
10:45 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Kevin Geiger, Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
1:15 PM

Floor Convenes

2:45 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Scott Gustin, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-4, 5, 6
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

Darlene Forst (Shoreland Section Supervisor, NH DES Wetlands Bureau). Her testimony will be a telephone conference call : (603) 271-4067.

  • Darlene Forst, Shoreland Section Supervisor
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

State of the State

Joint Assembly

Friday, January 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-7
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Brian Connaughton, Team Leader: Environmentatl Compliance, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-8, 9
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

H.477 - An act relating to reauthorizing the Lake Champlain reciprocal fishing license

Committee Discussion - Vote

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Wibs McLain, Special Assistant to Governor, Governor's Office
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

Testimony by Adair Mulligan will be a telephone conference call.

  • Gina Campoli, Division of Planning Outreach and Community Affairs, Agency of Transportation
  • Mike Kline, River Management Section Chief, DEC
  • Adair Mulligan, Connecticut River Joint Commission
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-10, 11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Darby Bradley, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Land Trust
10:00 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:30 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • David Burke, Homebuilders of Northern Vermont
  • Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative, Inc.
  • Sherb Lang, President, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
  • Fred Matheson, Member, Green Mt. Prospectors of Vermont
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-14, 15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Warren, Lakes & Ponds Division DEC
11:00 AM

Challenges for Change

Committee Orientation on Regulatory Reform: 11:00- 12:00. Room 11. House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources; Senate Natural Resources & Energy; House Natural Resources & Energy and House Agriculture.

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:15 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
2:45 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-17
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-18, 19, 20
Meeting Record
11:15 AM

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

  • Darby Bradley, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Land Trust
11:20 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

3:00 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Challenges for Change

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Eileen Simollardes, VP Supply and Regulatory Affairs, Vermont Gas Systems
9:30 AM

Fee Bill

Tom Decker and Cher Yacono will accompany Commissioner LaRoche

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:45 AM

Fee Bill

Matt Chapman and Joanna Pallito will accompany Commissioner Johnson

  • Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
15 Minutes After Adjournment

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

Committee Discussion

  • Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Challenges for Change/PSG Report

Representatives from PSG firm will accompany Senator Snelling. This will be a Joint Committee Meeting with the Agriculture Committee in Room #31.

  • Sen. Diane Snelling
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-24, 25, 26
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Challenges for Change

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sabina Haskell, Dep. Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
4:15 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the importation of elephants

  • Rep. Richard Lawrence, House Committee on Agriculture
Friday, January 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-27, 28
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Rep. Willem Jewett, member, House Judiciary Committee
11:30 AM

H.462 - An act relating to encroachments on public waters

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
11:50 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
1:00 PM

Challenges for Change

  • Brendan Cosgrove, Policy Liaison, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sabina Haskell, Dep. Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-29
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. After Adjournment

H.468 - An act relating to the importation of elephants

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:30 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Harland Miller III, Vice President, First American Title Insurance
15 Min. After Caucus

Committee Discussion

Fee Bill

3:30 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-30, 31, 32
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Testimony by Chris Quint will be by phone

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Quint, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
11:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • David Rapaport, Senior Director of Corporate Consciousness, Seventh Generation
15 Min. after Adjournment

Challenges for Change

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-33, 34, 35, 36
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Jessica Edgerly, VT Community Organizer, Toxics Action Center
  • Andrew Hackman, Toy Industry Association
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

Testimony by Dave Kumlien, Montana, will be by phone.

  • Dave Kumlien, Executive Director, Whirling Disease Foundation
10:30 AM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Mr. O'Kane will be accompanied by Ruma Kohli, Environmental Coordinator

  • Greg Costa, Grocery Manufacturers Association
  • Andrew Hackman, Toy Industry Association
  • John O'Kane, Mgr., Government Affairs, IBM
12:30 PM

Vermont Yankee

Monitoring, plans, data. William Irwin will join Commissioner Davis by phone.

  • Wendy Davis, Commissioner, Department of Health
2:00 PM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

Committee Discussion

Friday, January 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-37, 38
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:45 AM

H.465 - An act relating to establishment of a separate moose hunting lottery for persons 65 years of age or older

  • Rep. Michel Consejo, Sponsor
11:00 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Rep. Robert W. Lewis, Derby
11:30 AM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
1:00 PM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

Jonathan Wulff, representing VAST, testified with Steve McLeod, who also represents VT. ATV Association

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Mike Kline, River Management Section Chief, DEC
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-39, 40
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:15 AM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Neil Kamman, Chair, Advisory Committee on Mercury Pollution
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Tom Decker, Director of Operations, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
3:00 PM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

  • Mike Kline, River Management Section Chief, DEC
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Warren, Lakes & Ponds Division DEC
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-41, 42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Report on Invasive Species

  • Ann Bove, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Steve Rosario, American Chemistry Council
11:00 AM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
11:20 AM

Pesticide Advisory Committee

Jim Leland serves as a member of the Pesticide Advisory Committee

  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:45 AM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Testimony by phone

  • Ilse Vergi, Secretary, Gun Owners of Vermont
1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min After Floor

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Sherb Lang, President, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
2:00 PM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Sherb Lang, President, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
2:30 PM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

  • Mike Kline, River Management Section Chief, DEC
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-44, 45, 46, 47
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Meeting with Senate Nat. Res. and Energy

Revised Implementation Plan, Lake Champlain Phosphorus TMDL and D.E.C. Annual Report on the Management of Stormwater Impaired Waters. Room 11. Peter LaFlamme, Eric Smeltzer, Julie Moore and Mary Borg - D.E.C.

11:00 AM

TMDL Implementation Plan

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Council and Julie Moore and Peter LaFlamme (D.E.C) will be available to meet with the FW & WR Committee following the Joint Committee Meeting.

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:30 PM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Testimony from Dr. Ted Schettler and Professor Ken Geiser will both be done by phone.

  • Dr. William Bress, Toxicologist, Department of Health
  • Dr. Ken Geiser, Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, CropLife America
  • Dr. Ted Schettler, Science Director, Science and Environmental Network
Friday, February 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-48, 49, 50
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:20 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs
10:30 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Jon Groveman, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Scott Gustin, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Clean Water Advocate, Conservation Law Foundation
1:00 PM

Vermont Yankee

Updates on the monitoring of wells, identification of source, data and public access to that data.

  • Wendy Davis, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Department of Health
1:30 PM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-51, 52
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min after Adjournment

Committee discussion of various bills

15 Min after Caucus

H.593 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

Introduction of bill by sponsors

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, House Ways & Means Committee
  • Rep. Ann Manwaring, Wilmington
2:45 PM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Frank Stanley, Vermont Traditions Coalition
3:15 PM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-53, 54, 55, 56, 57
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Bill Bartlett, Executive Director
  • Mary Borg, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Laura DiPietro, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Julie Moore, Director of Clean and Clear Program, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Paul Madden, Chair, Business Alliance for a Clean Lake
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Poultney-Mettowee NRCD
1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

1:45 PM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-58, 59, 60
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Brian Moyer, Director, Rural Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat O'Neill, Composting Association of Vermont
1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:00 PM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Bill Howland, Lake Champlain Basin Program
3:15 PM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

Committee discussion and vote taken

3:30 PM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-61, 62, 63, 64
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

Joint Committee Meeting: Senate Natural Resources & Energy; House Natural Resources & Energy; Fish Wildlife & Water Resources. Testimony from NRC will be by telephone.

  • Lawrence Becker, Vermont State Geologist, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Karl Farrar, Legal Counsel, NRC
  • Anthony Honnellio, Radiation Program Manager/H&S Coordinator, U.S. EPA
  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Anne MacMillan, Agricultural Toxicologist/ VY Response Training Team Member, Agency of Agriculture
  • Darrell Roberts, Division Director, NRC
  • Doug Tifft, NRC
  • John White, Region 1, NRC
1:30 PM

H.586 - An act relating to municipal authority to condition issuance of a zoning permit upon issuance of a wastewater or potable water supply permit

  • Rep. Sandy Haas, Progressive Leader, House Human Services Committee
1:40 PM

Resolution on Great Waters

Introduction to Committee

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
1:45 PM

Budget Review

  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
2:30 PM

Better Backroads Program

  • Jarrod Becker, Project Manager, Better Back Roads Program
  • Linda Blash, Technician, Better Back Roads Program
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-65, 66
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 mins after adjournment

H.484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Douglas Troutman, Government Relations Manager, Soap and Detergent Association
11:45 AM

Committee discussion of various bills

H. 484; H. 488; H. 614; H. 555

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

Testimony from Bob Foster will be by telephone

  • Bob Foster, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat O'Neill, Composting Association of Vermont
2:50 PM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk
3:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.586, H. 593 became H. 779
CDs
10-67, 68, 69
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

H.586 and H. 593 became H. 779

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
9:30 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Mary Borg, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

H. 586 & H. 593 combined to become H.779

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Bob Light, Zoning Administrator
  • Harland Miller, III, Vice President, First American Title Insurance
11:00 AM

Budget Review

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

H. 586 & H. 593 combined to become H.779

  • Blair Enman, Consultant, Enman Engineering
1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:15 PM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Julie Moore, Clean & Clear Program, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Poultney-Mettowee NRCD
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-70, 71
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Budget Review

  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for Vermont State Colleges

Joint Session

11:45 AM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

  • Rep. William F. Johnson, Member, House General, Housing and Military Affairs Committee
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-72, 73, 74
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

H.763 - An act relating to establishment of an agency of natural resources’ river corridor management program

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
  • Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
11:35 AM

Budget Review

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Sher Yacono, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
1:15 PM

Vermont Yankee Update

Testimony will be by telephone

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
2:30 PM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Julie Moore, Clean & Clear Program, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.586 & H.593 became H.779
CDs
10-75, 76
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

H. 586 & H. 593 combined to become H. 779

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Roger Thompson, Waste Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Anne Whiteley, Department of Environmental Conservation
1:00 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

Testimony on H. 555 will also be heard

  • Sherb Lang, President, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
3:00 PM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

H. 586 & H. 593 combined to become H.779

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:40 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:50 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Emily Boedecker, The Nature Conservancy
  • Deborah Gaynor, Monkton Agricultural & Natural Areas Committee
  • Marty Illick, Director, Lewis Creek Watershed Association
  • Steve Libby, Vermont Rivers Conservancy
1:30 PM

Floor Convenes

2:30 PM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Clean & Clear Program, Agency of Natural Resources
2:45 PM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

  • Rep. John W. Malcolm
3:00 PM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Julie Moore, Clean & Clear Program, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-82, 83
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:25 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:40 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

H.585 - An act relating to the transition of wetlands regulation

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills

Additional Committee Discussion on re-drafts of H. 243; H. 614; H. 555; H. 586 & H. 593. Committee Discussion of H. 509:

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

Friday, February 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-84, 85
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of Vermont

  • Rep. Kenneth W. Atkins, House Committee On Government Operations
9:15 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:25 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:45 AM

H.585 - An act relating to the transition of wetlands regulation

  • Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
11:00 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM

Vermont Yankee Update

Testimony by Dr. Irwin will be by telephone

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
  • Richard Spiese, Environmental Analyst- Sites Management Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.586 & H.593 became H.779
CDs
10-86, 87
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

TMDL Implementation Plan

Update on recent EPA Decision

  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

Committee Discussion with Leg. Counsel

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

Committee Discussion with Leg. Counsel. Phone conversation with Anne Whiteley, ANR

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

Bait Fish Enforcement Issue

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.586 & H.593 became H.779
CDs
10-89, 90
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Questions

Moretown Landfill

  • George Desch, Site Management Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

H. 586 & H. 593 became H.779

  • Roger Thompson, Safety & ITS Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Anne Whiteley, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

Committee Discussion with Leg. Counsel

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

3:00 PM

H.462 - An act relating to encroachments on public waters

  • Steve Hanna, Environmental Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Susan Warren, Lakes & Ponds Division DEC
3:45 PM

Fish and Wildlife Budget

Game Warden staff position

  • Rep. Bob Helm, Fair Haven
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.586 & H.593 became H.779
CDs
10-91, 92
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

Committee Discussion and Mark-Up

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

Committee Discussion and mark-up. H. 586 and H. 593 became H. 779.

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min after adjournment

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

Committee Discussion and mark up, H. 586 and H. 593 became H. 779

Friday, March 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.586 & H.593 became H.779
CDs
10-93, 94, 95
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min. after Adjournment

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

Committee Discussion with Leg. Counsel

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Resolution to Amend TOSCA

Committee discussion and vote

11:30 AM

Decentralized potable water supply or wastewater system funding program

  • Rep. Sue Minter, House Committee on Appropriations
1:15 PM

Vermont Yankee Update

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
2:15 PM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.462 - An act relating to encroachments on public waters

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Warren, Lakes & Ponds Division DEC
3:00 PM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

H.586 & H. 593 became H.779

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-96, 97
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.555 - An act relating to youth hunting

Proposed Amendment to bill

  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
  • Mark Scott, Educational Coordinator, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:00 AM

House Convenes

1:30 AM

Caucus

2:15 PM

Decentralized potable water supply or wastewater system funding program

  • Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bruce Douglas, Waste Management Division, Stone Environmental
  • Larry Fitch, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Julie Beth Hinds, Project Manager, VHB Pioneer
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Sue Minter, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-98
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Yankee

Issue regarding land ownership of land adjacent to Connecticut River. Testimony with Mr. McKenney will be by phone

  • Scott Joneck, Attorney, Vermont Yankee
  • Michael McKenney, State Liaison Engineer, Vermont Yankee
9:30 AM

H.462 - An act relating to encroachments on public waters

Testimony by Adair Mulligan will be by phone

  • Adair Mulligan, Connecticut River Joint Commission
  • Susan Warren, Lakes & Ponds Division DEC
1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-99
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a mentored hunting license

Proposed amendments

  • Rep. Norm McAllister
  • Rep. Kathy Pellett, Sponsor
8:50 AM

H.779 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system permits

  • Rep. Bob Helm, Fair Haven
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
  • Anne Whiteley, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

Friday, March 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-100, 101
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:15 PM

Vermont Yankee Update

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucus

After Caucus

Floor reconvenes

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-102
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

MS-4 Waste water requirements

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

Friday, March 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-103, 104
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min after Floor

Challenges for Change

Walk through of Bill and Committee Discussion

  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucus

15 Min after Caucus

Challenges for Change

Walk through bill and Committee Discussion

  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-105, 106,107
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Challenges for Change

Walk through for the bill and Committee Discussion

  • Lou Borie, Acting Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Jim Leland, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Nancy Manley, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Anne Whiteley, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Challenges for Change

Walk through the bill and Committee Discussion

  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:30 PM

Challenges for Change

Enforcement issues and web portal discussion

  • Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
  • Tom Evslin, Chief Recovery Officer, Office of the Governor
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Ken Smith, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-110, 111, 112,113
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Yankee Status Report

Joint Committee Hearing: Sen. Natural Resources & Energy; House Natural Resources & Energy. Room 11

  • Karl Farrar, Legal Counsel, NRC
  • Sarah Hofmann, Public Advocacy Director, Department of Public Service
  • Anthony Honnellio, Radiation Program Manager/H&S Coordinator, U.S. EPA
  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
  • David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Stephen Perkins, Office of Ecosystem Protection, EPA
  • Darrell Roberts, Division Director, NRC
  • Uldis Vanags, nuclear engineer, Department of Public Service
  • John White, Region 1, NRC
11:00 AM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min after Floor

Challenges for Change

  • Jon Groveman, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Chris Kilian, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Friday, April 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-14
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Field Trip, Leave State House

Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-115, 116
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Challenges for Change

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min after Floor

Challenges for Change

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

12:00 PM

Lunch

15 Min after Caucus

Challenges for Change

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

  • John Hasen, Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-117,118,119,120
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Challenges for Change

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

  • Jon Groveman, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Wibs McLain, Special Assistant to Governor, Governor's Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min after Floor

Challenges for Change

Committe Discussion and vote

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-121,122,123,124
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Jessica Edgerly, VT Community Organizer, Toxics Action Center
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Diane Snelling, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
12:00 PM

Lunch

15 Min after Floor

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

  • Neal Caldwell, Milton Clean, Milton, Vermont
  • Robert Croteau, Owner, Croteau Auto Parts
  • Gilbert Rhoades, Owner, Rhoades Salvage
Friday, April 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-126,126,128
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Challenges for Change

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
15 Min after Floor

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Vermont Yankee Update

Testimony will be by phone

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-129
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucus

15 Min after Caucus

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

Committee Discussion and mark-up

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-130,131,132,133
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

T.S.R. 50 Concerning Eagle Point

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin, Newport
  • Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

15 Min after Floor

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

  • John Brabant, Salvage Yard Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

J.R.S. 50 Concerning Eagle Point

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-134,135
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Adjutant General Briefing

General Assembly will hear from Adjutant General Dubie

10:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Presenting amendment to bill

  • Rep. David Zuckerman, House Ways & Means Committee
10:15 AM

S.237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards

  • John Brabant, Salvage Yard Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

Friday, April 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Min after Floor

TBA

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucus

After Caucus

Committee Action as needed

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-136
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Action as needed

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

Thursday, April 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-137
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Discussion: How to measure the success of the regulatory outcomes.

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

Friday, April 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-138
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Discussion: How to measure the success of the regulatory outcomes.

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-139,140
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

1:15 PM

Caucus

After Caucus

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Discussion on measures: next draft

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

Thursday, April 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-141
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.524 - An act relating to interference with or cruelty to a service animal guide dog, warrants to impound a dog or wolf-hybrid, and the definition of "humane officer"

Monkey permit discussion. Phone testimony by Megan Talbert.

  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Megan Talbert, Helping Hands
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Action as needed

Friday, April 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Monday, May 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-142
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills

Updates on progress of bills in House Natural Resources & Energy and Senate Natural Resources and Energy.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

After Lunch

Floor reconvenes

Thursday, May 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-143
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

2:00 PM

H.614 - An act relating to the regulation of composting

Update on Senate actions on Compost Bill

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-144
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:15 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee discussion on latest version on Challenge for Change. Wibs McLain, Rep. Tony Klein, Rep. Carolyn Partridge, Rep. Lawrence joined the Committee.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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