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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
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor Douglas speaking

Thursday, January 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

FLOOR

House receives report of the Canvassing Committee (Election of Governo & Lieutenant Governor)

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oath of Office to Governor, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Auditor of Accounts and Attorney General and hearing the Inaugural Address of the Governor

Friday, January 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Overview of upcoming issues

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-02;11-03
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Memorial Service

In memory of David Gibson, in the Senate Chamber

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

Adjutant General Briefing - Joint Assembly

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

International Treaties

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • William Waren, Policy Director, Forum on Democracy and Trade
3:30 PM

Deer Doing Damage

  • Putnam Blodgett, Vermont Woodlands Association
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-04;11-05;11-06
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Formerly H.16, passed by House and being reintroduced this session. George Weir testimony by telephone.

  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • George Weir, Forester in Windham County
10:45 PM

Break

11:30 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Speaking to Committee by phone.

  • Sam Lang, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • William Guenther, Forester in Windham County
  • Richard Mallary
  • Tim Morton, Stewardship Forester for Springfield District
  • Eric Nuse, Executive Director, Orion The Hunters' Institute
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-007;11-008
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Organization

10:00 AM

Overview and Goals

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forest, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Clint Gray, Vermont Bearhound Association
3:30 PM

Act #130: relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of the State

Update on efforts to inform the public

  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

Training for Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Clerks

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-009;11-010
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Briefing on Fiscal Outlook

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Vermont Yankee

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief
3:15 PM

Vermont Yankee

  • Jeff Hardy, Chemistry Manager, Vermont Yankee
  • Timothy Mitchell, Sr. VP Engineering and Technical Services, Entergy Nuclear
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-011;11-012;11-013
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Act 128 Draft report on Health Care System Design

Joint Assembly in the House Chamber

  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
11:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Scott Darling, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forest, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Bill mark-up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

H.20 - An act relating to providing that the public trust doctrine as applied to rivers and streams extends to the 10-year high-water mark

Sponsor of bill summarizes the bill. Testimony from Mr. D'Armand, constituent who requested the bill, by phone

  • Albert D'Armand
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge
3:30 PM

H.14 - An act relating to hunting and fishing licenses for disabled Vermont veterans

Sponsor to summarize the bill

  • Rep. Charles W. Bohi
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-014;11-015
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.9 - An act relating to providing that commercial composting on farms is an accepted agricultural practice

  • Jared Carter, Director, Rural Vermont
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Bob Foster, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jim Leland, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Budget Adjustment

Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Budget adjustment

Immediately After Floor

Decorum/Training

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-016; 11-017
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00- 2:00

Lunch & Caucuses

2:00 PM

Budget Address

3:00 PM

Water Quality of Lake Champlain

Secretary Chuck Ross, Department of Agriculture, Food & Markets will be present during presentation by Paul Madden.

  • Paul Madden, Chair, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
3:45 PM

Overview and Goals

  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
2:40 PM

Vermont Yankee Update

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-018; 11-019; 11-020, 21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Warren Coleman, Vermont Golf Association, Vermont Golf Association
  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Water Quality Division, Dept. of Environmental Conservation
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-022
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TMDL

A joint meeting with Senate Natural Resource Committee: Updates, Lake Champlain and Long Island Sound TMDL, De-delegation. This meeting will take place in the Senate Chamber. Testimony from representatives from EPA will be by telephone.

  • Lynne Hamjian, Surface Water Branch Manager, EPA
  • Anthony Irrapino, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Chris Kilian, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Deborah Markowitz, Vermont Secretary of State, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Stephen Perkins, EPA
  • David Pincumbe, Environmental Engineer, EPA
  • Louis Porter, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Mark Tedesco, Technical Director, Long Island Sound Office, EPA
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Briefing

Briefing to Committee on Act 110: Best Management Practices Design For Roadways

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Vermont Department of Transportation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, ANR
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

Environmental Ticketing

  • Gary Kessler, Associate Professor
Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-023, 24
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Immediately after floor

Vermont Yankee Update

Testimony will be by telephone

  • Timothy Mitchell, Sr. VP Engineering and Technical Services, Entergy Nuclear
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Mark up of bill.

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

Jeffords VT Legislative Research Service

VLRS offers a way for legislators to have policy questions answered by a research team of faculty-supervised University of Vermont Students.

  • Anthony Gierzynski, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Vermont
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-025; 11-026; 11-027
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Following Adjournment

TMDL

Lake Champlain TMDL Resolution to EPA

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

Salt Brine Presentation

  • Gil Newbury, Operations Division, Vermont Agency of Transportation
3:15 PM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Walk through of bill

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:40 PM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Scott, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-028; 11-029; 11-030
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Brian Herrington, Government Relations, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
  • Ken Lallier, Vermont Golf Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Committee discussion and mark-up

2:30 PM

Civility in Public Disclosure - House Chambers

3:30 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-031; 11-032; 11-033
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 145

Committee discussion on Report of the Technical Advisory Committee: A Review of the "Overshadowing" of Water Supply -Wastewater System Isolation Distances

  • Claude Chevalier, Well Driller
  • Ernest Christianson, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Bruce Douglas, Hydrogeologist, Stone Environmental
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, ANR
11:00 AM

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Groundwater Reporting

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Scott Stewart, Water Supply Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-034; 11-035
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after adjournment

Vermont Yankee Update

Mr. Vanags will testify at 10:15 am, or 15 minutes following adjournment and will be joined by Commissioner Miller.

  • Laurence Becker, State Geologist
  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Uldis Vanags, nuclear engineer, Vermont Deartment of Public Service
11:30 AM

Meet with Governor

Committee to meet in the Governor's Statehouse Office

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

Testimony by Mr. Phillips will be by telephone.

  • Walter Decker, Burlington Police Department
  • Patrick Phillips, USGS
  • Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-037; 11-038; 11-039
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Brian Ames, Chair, Fish and Wildlife Board
  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Tom Decker, Director of Operations, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Pamela Vesilind, Associate Professor, Vermont Law School
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Rodney Elmer, Taxidermist
  • George Gay
  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Bearhound Association
  • Sam Lang, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
  • Doug Nelson
  • Eric Nuse, Executive Director, Orion The Hunters' Institute
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-040; 11-041
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Steve Wright
10:15 AM

Act #130: relating to the use of felt-soled boots in the waters of the State

Update on outreach efforts

  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
10:45 AM

H.210 - An act relating to informing consumers about the ban on felt soled boot and wader use

  • Rep. Kenneth W. Atkins, House Committee On Government Operations
11:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Mark up

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
3:00 PM

Sexual Harassment Training

Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-042; 11-043; 11-044
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Possible vote

10:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vt Golf Association
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Bruce Douglas, Hydrogeologist, Stone Environmental
4:00 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Bill Howland, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-045; 11-046;11-047
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • John Buck, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:00 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Dr. Karen Bradley, Onion River Animal Hospital
  • Dr. Alison Cornwall, Private Veterinary Practice
  • Sarah Simpson, veterinarian
1:30 PM

Vermont Yankee Update

Testimony will be by telephone

  • Jeff Hardy, Chemistry Manager, Vermont Yankee
  • Timothy Mitchell, Sr. VP Engineering and Technical Services, Entergy Nuclear
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-048;11-049
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Bloom - the Movie

Committee will meet in Room 10

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Testimony will be by telephone

  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
2:50 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Mark up

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-050; 11-051;11-052;11-053
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
9:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Testimony by Ellen Jareckie will be by telephone

  • Hank Dimuzio, Treasurer, North American Deer Farmers Association
  • Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Ellen Jareckie, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
11:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Representatives from the coalition will meet in Room 47 between 11:00-11:45 am.

  • Emily Boedecker
  • Pierre Couture, Co-Founder, Millstone Trails Association
  • Tim Gilbert, Teacher, Fair Haven, VT
  • Mary-Ann Goulette, Town Manager, West Rutland
  • Mike Stannard, Teacher, Rutland City Public Schools
  • Kate Wanner, Project Director, Trust for Public Land
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

Testimony by Karen Flanders will be by telephone

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist
  • George Desch, Director of Waste Mgmt Division, ANR
  • Sean Fielder, Rural Water Association
  • Karen Flanders, Director of Environmental Compliance, Casella Waste Systems
  • Karen McBride, Director of Pharmacy Services, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Megan O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Laura Pilosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, ANR
  • Dick Valentinetti, Air Quality Director, ANR
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-054;11-055;11-056
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:15 AM

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

  • Mariah Sanderson, Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant-At-Arms; Adjutant General; State Colleges Trustees and UVM Trustees.

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Brian Herrington, Government Relations, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
2:45 PM

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

Mark up

  • James Marmar, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association
3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Discussion and mark-up on the following bills: H. 91; H.13; H.26; H.11

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-057;11-058
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Floor

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • David Englander, Deputy Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Mark up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-059;11-060
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion, mark-up and possible vote

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Joint meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy, Ethan Allen Room

3:00 PM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Mark-Up and possible vote

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-061, 62
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Committee discussion and possible vote

11:00 AM

Budget Presentation

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Sher Yacono, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:15 PM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Joint meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy in Room 11

  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Gary Kessler, Associate Professor, ANR
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-063;11-064;11-065
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Introduction of amendment to bill

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Rep. Richard Lawrence
11:30 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

Mark up and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Mark up

  • David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-066;11-067;11-068
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

Testimony will be by telephone

  • Timothy Mitchell, Sr. VP Engineering and Technical Services, Entergy Nuclear
11:15 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Mark up and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-069;11-070
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Floor

H.249 - An act relating to prohibiting the hunting of crows

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Jim Masland, Sponsor
11:20 AM

H.213 - An act relating to the use and transport of baitfish

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Kenneth W. Atkins
11:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to the use of pesticides in proximity to water and in utility rights-of-way

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Jim McCullough
11:45 AM

H.163 - An act relating to annual fishing tournament fees

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Bob Helm
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

15 Minutes after Caucus

Committee Discussion of Bills

Walk through on the following bills: H.66 and H.53

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-071;11-072, 73, 74
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Presentation

Joint meeting with House Natural Resources and Energy Committee in ROOM 10

  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

Act 110: Stormwater Best Practice

Draft of Stream Alteration General Permit

  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter LaFlamme, Water Qualilty Division Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Floor

H.66 - An act relating to the illegal taking of trophy big game animals

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  • David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Bearhound Association
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Eric Nuse, Executive Director, Orion The Hunters' Institute
  • Frank Stanley, Executive Director, VT Traditions Coalition
3:30 PM

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

The witnesses for H.66 will offer testimony for H.53 as well.

4:00 PM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee Discussion

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-075
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills (TBD)

11:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Mark up and vote

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
15 Minutes after Floor

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-076;11-077;11-078
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

Committee discussion, mark up and vote

9:00 AM

H.66 - An act relating to the illegal taking of trophy big game animals

Committee Discussion and possible vote

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

Testimony by Mr. Mitchell will be by telephone

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
  • Timothy Mitchell, Sr. VP Engineering and Technical Services, Entergy Nuclear
11:45 AM

H.66 - An act relating to the illegal taking of trophy big game animals

Committee Discussion and vote

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Brig Gen Thomas E Drew, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-079;11-080
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee

A joint meeting with Senate and House Committees in Room 10 with members of VTCAC and Farmers' Watershed Alliance

  • Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  • Roger Rainville, Farmer, Farmers' Watershed Alliance
  • Michaela Stickney, Program Coordinator, Lake Champlain Basin Program
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.213 - An act relating to the use and transport of baitfish

  • Steve Adams, Windsor County, Fish & Wildlife Board
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-081;11-082;11-084
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.271 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater treatment system permits

  • Mike Burke, Partner, Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers
  • Ernest Christianson, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 PM

H.66 - An act relating to the illegal taking of trophy big game animals

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-083
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

Committee discussion and mark up

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

FLOOR

Return to the floor after Committee

Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-085
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

15 Minutes after Caucus

Floor reconvenes

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-086
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Committee discussion of amendments

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-087;11-088;11-089
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.407 - An act relating to imposing a royalty for the extraction of groundwater for commercial resale

Introduction by bill sponsor and walk through by Legislative Council drafter

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Bristol, Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

Water Management Typing Program

This meeting will be held in ROOM 41 on the 3rd Floor

  • John Bennett, Windham Regional Commission
  • Mary Borg, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kevin Geiger, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Mark Lucas, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-090;11-091
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Introduction and overview

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:30 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

Testimony will be by telephone

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
  • Timothy Mitchell, Sr. VP Engineering and Technical Services, Entergy Nuclear
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

After Joint Assembly

FLOOR

After Floor

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

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

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-092
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Transportation and Capital Bills

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.407 - An act relating to imposing a royalty for the extraction of groundwater for commercial resale

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

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 AM

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-093;11-094
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.407 - An act relating to imposing a royalty for the extraction of groundwater for commercial resale

  • Gary Flomenhoft, Fellow, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Bruce MacDonald, Crystal Rock
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Matthew Putnam, Student, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
  • Andrew Watts, Student, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-095
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-096;11-097
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.407 - An act relating to imposing a royalty for the extraction of groundwater for commercial resale

Committee discussion, and mark up

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist
11:00 AM

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
11-100 defective CD
CDs
11-098;11-099
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

AOT Storm water payments

Testimony by Mr. Dipietro will be by telephone

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Environmental Program Manager , Agency of Transportation
  • Tom Dipietro, Storm water Superintendent, City of South Burlington
  • Dan Dutcher, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Sandy Miller, City Manager, City of South Burlington
  • Justin Rabidoux, Public Works Engineer, City of South Burlington
  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-101;11-102
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Anti-Degradation Rulemaking

  • Mary Borg, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter LaFlamme, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mark Lucas, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.407 - An act relating to imposing a royalty for the extraction of groundwater for commercial resale

  • Laurence Becker, State Geologist, ANR
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rodney Pingree, Chief, Water Resources Section, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-103;11-104
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, National Electrical Manufacturing Assoc.
  • Kenneth Ell, Business Owner, First Light Technologies
  • Gary Gulka, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Mangager, Chittenden County Solid Waste
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Windsor County
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-105;11-106
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Jennifer Dolin, Manager of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs, Osram Sylvania
  • Mark Kohorst, Sr. Manager, Environment, Health & Safety, National Electrical Manufacturing Assoc.
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
11:15 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-107;11-108;11-109
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Franklin County
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Ernest Christianson, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jon Kim, Geologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Art Krueger, Owner, Krueger Engineering
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pete Ryan, Professor, Geology and Environmental Studies, Middlebury College
  • Peter Tucker, Realtor, Vermont Association of Realtors
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Peter Tucker, Realtor, Vermont Association of Realtors
Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-110
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

Committee Discussion

S.34; S.77 and H.407: Committee Discussion and possible mark-up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-111;11-112
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

15 Min after Caucus

H.407 - An act relating to imposing a royalty for the extraction of groundwater for commercial resale

Committee Discussion

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-113;11-114;11-115;11-116
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kari Dolan, River Corridor & Floodplain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chittenden County
  • Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
3:45 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-117;11-118;11-119;11-120
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Chris MacDonald, Government Relations, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Sean McKensie, VT Association of Professional Inspectors
10:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

Testimony by Mr. Abernathy will be by telephone

  • Paul Abernathy, Association of Lighting and Mercury Recyclers
  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jennifer Dolin, Manager of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs, Osram Sylvania
  • Jen Holiday, Chittenden County Solid Waste
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

Committee discussion also on S. 34 and S.77

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-121;11-122;11-123
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, ANR
  • Ernest Christianson, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Realtors
3:00 PM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Jennifer Dolin, Osram Sylvania
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-125;11-126
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

House Photo

12:15 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

15 Min after Caucus

Deerfield River Discussion

  • Rep. Ann Manwaring, House Appropriations Committee
2:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Discussion and Mark up on the following bills: S.77; S.34.

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, ANR
  • Jennifer Dolin, Osram Sylvania, Osram Sylvania
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-127;11-128;11-129
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

9:45 AM

H.343 - An act relating to the water quality of Lake Champlain

  • Crea Lintilhac, Lintilhac Foundation
  • Dick longway, Farmer, Swanton
  • Paul Madden, Chair, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Roger Rainville, Farmers' Watershed Alliance
  • Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, ANR
  • Rep. Kate Webb, Shelburne
  • Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, ANR
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, National Electrical Manufacturing Assoc.
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:45 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-130;11-131;11-132
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Update on TSCA

Update on what actions are being taken at the federal level on the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA)

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Tom Jagielski, IBM Corporation, Essex Junction, Vermont
  • Ruma Kohli, IBM Corporation, Essex Junction, Vermont
  • Tim Meehan, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  • John O'Kane, IBM Corporation, Essex Junction, Vermont
11:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Raymond Graczyk, President, NLR Inc.
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.395 - An act relating to extraction of gravel from watercourses for municipal road maintenance and construction

Introduction by bill sponsor and member of the South Royalton Road Crew

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton
  • Roger McCrilis, South Royalton
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-133
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.343 - An act relating to the water quality of Lake Champlain

  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Eric Wolinsky, St. Albans Watershed Alliance
Monday, May 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-134;11-135
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

Proposed amendment by Rep. Donahue

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Northfield
  • Chris MacDonald, Government Relations, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Realtors
11:55 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

Committee discussion of Ways & Means amendment

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Joint
Comments
CD's are H.NR&E
CDs
11-133, 134, 135, 136
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Fluvial Geomorphology related to Vermont's Rivers

  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
10:30 AM

Stream Alteration Law

Overview of stream alteration law

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

ANR Update on Aftermath of Irene

  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:15 AM

River Management and Impact on Habitat

ANR stream alteration process and rules, discussion of river management during Tropical Storm Irene; and Environmental Assessment of post-Irene

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Municipal Response to Tropical Storm Irene

Stream Alteration and Flood Response

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
1:30 PM

Municipal Response to Tropical Storm Irene

Example of Effective Response

  • Mary Russ, White River Partnership
1:45 PM

Flood Response: Environmental Community

  • Louis Porter, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Ron Rhodes, Connecticut River Watershed Council
2:15 PM

VTrans Onsite Recovery Teams

  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

Discussion

3:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
All Day

Water Table Exhibit: ANR

This ANR exhibit will be on display in the Card Room during the day

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucus

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-001; 002; 003
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

General Permit Updates

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.462 - An act relating to authorizing hunting licenses for persons with a visual limitation

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Rep. Dave Potter, Town of Clarendon
2:30 PM

H.478 - An act relating to an appropriation for water quality staff of the agency of agriculture, food and markets

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, House Committee on Ways and Means
2:45 PM

H.478 - An act relating to an appropriation for water quality staff of the agency of agriculture, food and markets

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, House Committee on Ways and Means
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-004; 005
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Ticketing Update

  • Gary Kessler, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sean McVeigh, Field Representative, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Update on Bat population

  • Scott Darling, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:15 AM

H.469 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system isolation distances

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Butch Shaw, Town of Pittsford
11:45 AM

H.466 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

State of the State Address

Governor Shumlin in the House Chamber

Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-007; 008
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after Floor

H.449 - An act relating to the designation of brook trout and walleye pike as the state fish of Vermont

The Committee will also hear testimony from Leg Council about current hydrofracting standards

  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
10:45 AM

H.449 - An act relating to the designation of brook trout and walleye pike as the state fish of Vermont

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:00 AM

Budget Adjustment

  • Sher Yacono, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-009; 010; 011
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

  • Laurence Becker, State Geologist, ANR
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucus

15 min after Caucus

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, ANR
  • Cindy Parks, Environmental Analyst, ANR
  • Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, ANR
3:00 PM

H.449 - An act relating to the designation of brook trout and walleye pike as the state fish of Vermont

  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-012; 013; 014
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Testimony by Kenneth Smith will be by telephone

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Jordan Gonda, Intern, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Kenneth Smith, Executive Director, Cornell University Extension Service - Chenango County NY
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

H.490 - An act relating to the types of wastewater permits used for the current use program

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Rep. John W. Malcolm, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-015; 016; 017; 018
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Irene Update

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Deborah Markowitz, Vermont Secretary of State, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

Budget Address

Joint Assembly in House Chamber

3:00 PM

H.449 - An act relating to the designation of brook trout and walleye pike as the state fish of Vermont

  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
3:15 PM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Testimony by Wes Gillingham will be by phone at approximately 3:45 pm

  • Amy Emmert, Policy Advisor - Upstream Industry Operation, American Petroleum Institute
  • Wes Gillingham, Program Director, Catskill Mountain Keeper
Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-019; 020; 021
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

H.469 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system isolation distances

  • Mark Bannon, Licensed Designer, Bannon Engineering
  • Ernest Christianson, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Craig Heindel, Hydrogeologist, Technical Advisory Committee
  • Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, ANR
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Yankee Update

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-022; 023
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Committee Discussion and additional comments by ANR

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Cindy Parks, Environmental Analyst, ANR
  • John Quinn, Lobbyist, American Petroleum Institute
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system

Introductions by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Butch Shaw, Town of Pittsford
2:45 PM

H.526 - An act relating to legislative approval of certain hydroelectric facilities

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Rep. Matthew Trieber, Rep. from Rockingham
3:00 PM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-024; 025; 026; 027; 028
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to stream alteration

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:30 AM

H.483 - An act relating to requiring a stream alteration permit for removal of timber from watercourses

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:50 AM

H.563 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Bill Sponsor
10:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to stream alteration

Walk through by Legislative Council for H. 482, H.483 and H.546

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

H.519 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas

Introduction by bill sponsor and walk through by Aaron Adler of the Legislative Council

  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
11:45 AM

H.395 - An act relating to extraction of gravel from watercourses for municipal road maintenance and construction

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Rep. from Royalton
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

H.469 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system isolation distances

Committee Discussion of proposed amendment by ANR

  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Well Drillers
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:30 PM

H.546 - An act relating to guidelines and technical assistance for emergency stream alteration activities

Bill introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
2:45 PM

H.519 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas

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

H.466 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

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

H.563 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-029; 030
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.449 - An act relating to the designation of brook trout and walleye pike as the state fish of Vermont

Committee Discussion and vote

9:30 AM

H.529 - An act relating to establishing a water resources preservation program

Introduction by bill sponsor and discussion of other lake bills and issues.

  • Rep. Kate Webb, Shelburne
10:00 AM

H.529 - An act relating to establishing a water resources preservation program

Walk through

  • Julie Moore, Group Leader Water Quality Management, Stone Environmental
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
11:40 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Committee discussion of amendment

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-031 defective
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

All Morning

Water Table Exhibit: ANR

This exhibit will be set up in ROOM 11 for the morning, and after lunch.

10:30 AM

Small Hydro Presentation

Middlebury College students will present their findings on small hydro development in Vermont in Room 11 to the Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee, and any others who would be interested

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-032; 033; 034
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

General Permit Updates

  • Ernest Christianson, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sher Yacono, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
4:15 PM

H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees

  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-035; 036; 037; 038; 038A
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

River Bills Discussion

H.466 - AN ACT RELATING TO RIVER MANAGEMENT AND FLUVIAL EROSION HAZARD PLANNING; H.482- STREAM ALTERATION; H.483- REQUIRING A STREAM ALTERATION PERMIT FOR REMOVAL OF TIMBER FROM WATERCOURSES; H. 519 - REGULATION OF FLOOD HAZARD AREAS; H. 546 - GUIDELINES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY STREAM ALTERATION ACTIVITIES; H.563 -- REGULATION OF FLOOD HAZARD AREAS

  • Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Peg Elmer, Associate Director & Assistant Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ivy Frances, Chief, FEMA Floodplain Mgmt & Insurance Branch Mitigation Division
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Leland, Director Resource Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Critical Source Area Report

A presentation will be made in Room 10 from 3:00 - 4:30 and is open to all those interested in this report conducted by Stone Environmental for the Lake Champlain Basin Program.

  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Julie Moore, Water Resources Manager, Stone Environmental
  • Mike Winchell, Senior Hydrologist, Stone Environmental, Inc.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-039; 040; 041;
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas

Discussion of H. 519 and H.563

  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
10:45 AM

H.563 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas

Discussion of flood and fluvial erosion hazard bills before the committee

  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
11:15 AM

Culvert Sizing

  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Nick Wark, Hydraulics Engineer, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.478 - An act relating to an appropriation for water quality staff of the agency of agriculture, food and markets

  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARMES, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
2:30 AM

Stormwater Rules

Testimony by Mr. Monks will be by telephone

  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:45 PM

River Bills Discussion

  • Marli Rupe, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

To Be Determined

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-042, 043, 044,045not used
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

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

H.752 - An act relating to permitting stormwater discharges in impaired watersheds

Committee discussion of draft 1.3

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

15 Min after Caucus

H.577 - An act relating to public water systems

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
2:45 PM

H.752 - An act relating to permitting stormwater discharges in impaired watersheds

Interim Stormwater Rules: Draft 1.3. Testimony by Mary Borg and Padraic Monks will be by telephone

  • Mary Borg, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Harland "Hal" Miller, State Counsel, First American Title Insurance
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.553 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-046, 047, 048
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees

Mr. Choquette will discuss underground storage tanks

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Vermont Groundwater Association
  • Rep. Jim Masland, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.752 - An act relating to permitting stormwater discharges in impaired watersheds

Interim Stormwater Rules: Committee Discussion and VOTE

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 AM

Fee Bill

Committee Discussion

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-049; 050; 051
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

High Elevation Stormwater Rules

  • Geoff Goll, P.E., Energize Vermont
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:30 PM

H.528 - An act relating to the sale of big game and the feeding of bear

Discussion on bills in Committee and introduction of H.528 by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Kate Webb, Committee Liaison, Shelburne
Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-052; 053
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

Testimony will be by telephone

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-054; 055; 056
Meeting Record
15 Min After Floor

H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees

Committee Discussion

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.577 - An act relating to public water systems

Walk through of bill

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

15 Min After Caucus

H.577 - An act relating to public water systems

  • Eric Blatt, Water Supply Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Larry Fitch, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:30 PM

H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-057; 058; 059; 060
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Flood Hazard Planning & Riparian Protection

Joint Hearing with Senate Natural Resources in ROOM 11, 9:00-12:00

  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARMES, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Richard Downer, FEMA
  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Karen Horn, Director, Moretown Energy Committee
  • Bill Howland, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Angela Magara, FEMA
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Caitrin Noel, Gravel Guild
  • Ron Rhodes, Connecticut River Watershed Council
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Ann Smith, Friends of Winooski
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.577 - An act relating to public water systems

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-061; 062
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VT Non-Profit Legislative Day

  • Kathleen Wanner, Executive Director, Vermont Woodlands Association and Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association
9:20 AM

Committee Bill

Committee Lake Bill discussion and walk through

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

H.470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system

  • Ginger Anderson, Town of Pittsford
  • Hank Pelkey, Selectboard Chair, Town of Pittsford
  • Tim Raymond, Drinking & Groundwater Protection Division, ANR
  • Rep. Butch Shaw, Town of Pittsford
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Stan Wilbur, Administrator, Town of Proctor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

H.470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system

Committee Discussion

Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-063; 064
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

Committee Discussion

Update - Progress on blasting regulations

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.470 - An act relating to discontinuance of a public water system

  • Rep. Dave Potter, Town of Clarendon
  • Tim Raymond, Drinking & Groundwater Protection Division, ANR
  • Rep. Butch Shaw, Town of Pittsford
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-065
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

H.644 - An act relating to the use of fishing access areas

  • Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Boat Launch Access

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Gray Stevens, VT Outdoor Guide Association
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

Section 248: Title 30: Certificate of Public Good Review Process

Joint Meeting in House Chamber with House Natural Resources and Energy Committee

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-066; 067; 068; 069; 070
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load)

Joint Hearing in Room 11 with Senate Natural Resource Committee, Senate Agriculture and House Agriculture Committees.

  • Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
  • Kari Dolan, River Corridor & Floodplain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Stephen Perkins, Director Ecosystem Protection, EPA
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly: Committee Lake Bill

  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

CAC Action Plan

Joint Hearing in Room 11 with the House Agriculture Committee

  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-071; 072; 073
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to the training and certification of a person conducting stream alteration

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Town of Bristol
9:15 AM

H.410 - An act relating to violations for taking deer out of season

Introduction by bill sponsor

  • Rep. Harvey Smith, Town of New Haven
9:30 AM

H.574 - An act relating to wearing blaze orange while hunting deer

  • Craig Lantagne
  • Rep. Linda J. Martin, Wolcott
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation

11:30 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill - committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM

H.213 - An act relating to the use and transport of baitfish

Update. Also - enforcement of boat launch access regulations

  • Rep. Kenneth W. Atkins, Winooski
  • Rep. Michel Consejo, Swanton, Vermont
  • David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Sam Lang, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-074; 075; 076
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly: Committee Lake Bill

  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly: Committee Lake Bill

  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Ken Henderson, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Paul Madden, Chair, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  • Julie Moore, Stone Environmental
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-077; 078
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees

  • Rep. Jim Masland, House Committee on Ways and Means
11:30 AM

H.577 - An act relating to public water systems

  • Eric Blatt, Water Supply Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Larry Fitch, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly: Committee Lake Bill

  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ross Saxton, Director of Conservation & Education, Lake Champlain International
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-079; 080; 081;082
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly: Committee Lake Bill

  • Linda Corse, Windham County Conservation Board
  • Tom Dipietro, Storm water Superintendent, City of South Burlington
  • Wayne Fiske, Farmer, Farmers' Watershed Alliance
  • Patrick Howrigan, Farmer, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  • Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Justin Rabidoux, Public Works Engineer, South Burlington
  • Roger Rainville, Farmer, Farmers' Watershed Alliance
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:45 PM

H.577 - An act relating to public water systems

Explanation of amendment

  • Rep. Butch Shaw, Town of Pittsford
4:00 PM

Budget Presentation

Fish and Wildlife Department

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Kim Royar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Sher Yacono, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Floor time to be all day. At 1:30 the Canadian Consul-General, Patrick Binns, will be addressing the House and Senate together in the Well of the House.

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

TBA

Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill- Committee discussion

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-083; 084; 085
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill. Committee Discussion

  • Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green MT. Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill

  • Ginny Garrison, Citizen
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-086; 087; 088; 089
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill

  • Rep. Chip Conquest, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.469 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system isolation distances

  • Ernest Christianson, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 PM

H.213 - An act relating to the use and transport of baitfish

  • Rep. Kenneth W. Atkins, Winooski
  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Rep. Michel Consejo, Swanton, Vermont
  • Shawn Good, Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-090; 091; 092; 093
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill - Committee Discussion & Mark-Up: Version 1.4

  • Rep. Chip Conquest, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ernie Kelley, Section Chief: Residuals Management Section, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

TBA

Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-094; 095; 096; 097
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill: Committee Discussion: Draft 1.4

  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill -- Discussion- Version 1.4 and 1.5

  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.213 - An act relating to the use and transport of baitfish

Committee Discussion and possible Vote

  • Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
1:30 PM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Lake Bill: Committee discussion on version 1.4 and 1.5

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-98; 099; 100
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill: Committee Discussion, draft 1.6

  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mike Rapacz, Water Quality Consultant
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

15 Min after Caucus

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill: Committee Discussion - draft 1.6

  • Kari Dolan, Ecosystem Restoration Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-101; 102; 103
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Deer Doing Damage

Presentation of report to Committee

  • Kim Royar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill: Committee Discussion

  • Mary Borg, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Lake Bill: Committee Discussion

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-104; 105; 106; 107
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Relocation of State Workers

ANR Office space

  • Deborah Markowitz, Vermont Secretary of State, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill: Committee Discussion. Draft 1.7 and 1.8

  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill: Committee Discussion: draft 1.8

  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-108; 109
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill; Draft 1.9

  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:45 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

Formerly Committee Lake Bill: Draft 1.10 Committee Discussion and VOTE

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Yankee Update

  • Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

15 Min After Caucuses

FLOOR

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-110; 111
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Anti-Degradation Implementation Plan

  • Mary Borg, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter LaFlamme, Water Management Program Director, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

High Elevation Water Quality Permits - Offsets

  • Mary Borg, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter LaFlamme, Water Program Director, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

Challenges for Change

If time allows -- Performance Measures - Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

TBA

Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

TBA

Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-112; 113
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Caucus

12:30 PM

FLOOR

2:45 PM

Challenges for Change

Performance Measures - Committee Discussion

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:20 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-114; 115; 116; 117
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Ray Doherty, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, VT Emergency Management
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Ross Nagy, Deputy Director, Vermont Emergency Management
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Testimony will be by phone.

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-118; 119; 120
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Vermont Department of Transportation
  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Leland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Judicial Retention of Judges Joint Assembly

FLOOR to follow Joint Assembly

3:45 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Steve Libby, Executive Director, Vermont Rivers Conservancy
  • Ron Rhodes, North Country River Steward, Connecticut River Watershed Council
Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-121; 122; 123
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
10:20 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-124; 125
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Ms. Magara will be joined by other Mitigation Staff members. This will be conducted by telephone

  • Kathy Graf, Flood Plain Specialist, FEMA
  • Angela Magara, Mitigation Branch Director, FEMA
  • Wally Smith, Flood Plain Specialist, FEMA
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

This will be by telephone

  • Ivy Frances, Chief, FEMA Floodplain Mgmt & Insurance Branch Mitigation Division
  • Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:30 PM

JRH26 - Joint resolution encouraging the Vermont fish and wildlife board to consider opening additional rivers and streams to year-round fishing

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-126; 127; 128; 129; 130
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Vermont Department of Transportation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Richard Kirn, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Markowski, Markowski Excavating
  • Cathy Voyer, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Line-by-line and Committee Discussion

  • Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-131; 132; 133; 134
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.211 - An act relating to securing propane tanks in natural disasters

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • G.C. Morris, Gas and Utility Engineer, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Vermont Department of Transportation
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:15 AM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

Committee Discussion and walk through

  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion and line by line

  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-135
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

Committee Discussion and review of draft 1.2

  • Tom Heilmann, Esq., Tom, VT Association of Realtors
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Chris MacDonald, Government Relations, Vermont Association of Realtors
12:30 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-136; 137; 138
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Testimony from Mr. Torizzo and Mr. MacDonald will be by telephone

  • Pete Diminico, Founder, New Haven River Watch
  • Alex MacDonald, Owner, MacDonald Construction
  • Andres Torizzo, Watershed Consulting
11:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Chris MacDonald, Government Relations, Vermont Association of Realtors
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

Draft 1.4

  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
3:15 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Walk through

  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-139; 140
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

Testimony by Matt Rice and Francisco Flores-Espino will be by telephone

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Fitzgerald, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Francisco Flores-Espino, Renewable Energy Program Manager, State of Colorado, Governor's Energy Office
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Windsor County
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Matt Rice, American Rivers
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min after Floor

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Walk through

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-141; 142
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Joint Fiscal Committee Items

JFO #2559 – $503,055 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, JFO #2560 – $350,000 grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program

  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Mike Rapacz, Citizen, Underhill
1:20 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Line by line of Draft 1.2

  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Jeff Nelson, VHB, Inc.
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-143; 144
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Testimony will be by telephone

  • Jeff Nelson, VHB, Inc.
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

3:15 PM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Chris MacDonald, Government Relations, Vermont Association of Realtors
4:00 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-145; 146
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

Testimony by Mr. Warner will be by telephone.

  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Lori Barg, Community Hydro, Plainfield
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • John Warner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department
  • Rod Wentworth, Hydro Specialist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-147; 148; 149
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Committee discussion re: bill as voted on by Senate on 2nd reading

9:00 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

Testimony by Commissioner Mears, Ms. Murray and Mr. Easton, Mr. Diminico will be by telephone

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lori Barg, CEO, Community Hydro, Plainfield
  • Pete Diminico, Founder, New Haven River Watch
  • Robert Easton, New England Branch Chief, FERC
  • Brian Fitzgerald, Streamflow Protection Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Murray Shauna, Small Hydro Coordinator, FERC
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-150;151;152
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

Senate proposal of amendment

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

JRH26 - Joint resolution encouraging the Vermont fish and wildlife board to consider opening additional rivers and streams to year-round fishing

Committee Discussion

12:15 PM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Committee discussion of bill as passed by Senate

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

Floor reconvenes

1:40 PM

JRH26 - Joint resolution encouraging the Vermont fish and wildlife board to consider opening additional rivers and streams to year-round fishing

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:50 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Line by line: draft 1.4

  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-153;154
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

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

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee discussion

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

15 Min after Caucus

Floor reconvenes

15 min after Floor

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

draft 1.1; 1.2 and vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Draft 1.6- discussion and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-155;156
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Cabot land spreading

Agri-Mark (dba Cabot Creamery) Land Application of Dairy Processing Wastewater

  • John Akielaszek, Indirect Discharge Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Bram Towbin, Selectboard Member, Town of Plainfield
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-157
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Proposed amendment to bill

  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Friday, April 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
2012-158
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee discussion re: amendments; Fiscal Note

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
9:15 AM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

proposed amendment

  • Rep. Willem Jewett, Ripton
  • Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, Barre Town
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Saturday, April 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

TBA

Monday, April 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Conf. Com. CD
CDs
12-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, May 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

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