Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR)

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Friday, January 11, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-2, 1

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

Committee Discussion

Expedited Rules

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  

9:00 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-03

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of December 13, 2012

8:05 AM

#12-P08 - Attendant Services Program Regulations

Agency of Human Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living. This rule is held over from the December 13, 2012 meeting.

• Lora Nielsen, Assistant Director, Adult Services Unit, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Stuart Schurr, Attorney, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

8:15 AM

#12-P54 - Reach Up Program Regulations

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families

• Paul Dragon, Chief Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity and TANF, Department for Children and Families
  

8:35 AM

#12-P51 - 10 V.S.A. Appendix #122. Fish Management Regulation

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board

• Shawn Good, Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

13-04

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

#12-E06 (Emergency Rule) and 12-P49 (Final Proposed Rule) - Regulated Drugs Rule (Emergency Rule)

Agency of Human Services, Department of Health

• Kathleen Fraczek, Resident, Guilford, VT
  
• Justin Garner, Owner, Sweet Flag Medicinals Herbal Clinic & Apothecary, Brattleboro
  
• Kirk Kimball, Organic Chemistry Program Chief, Department of Health
  
• Bill Lockwood, Owner of business names Major Kratom, resident of Huntington
  
• Bessie Weiss, Counsel, Department of Health
  

8:50 AM

#12-P52 - Administrative Rules for the Board of Public Accountancy

Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

• Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
  
• Joshua Portlow, Chair, Board of Public Accountancy
  

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

13-05

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

#12-E06 (Emergency Rule) and 12-P49 (Final Proposed Rule) - Regulated Drugs Rule

Agency of Human Services, Department of Health

• Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
  
• Bessie Weiss, Counsel, Department of Health
  

8:10 AM

#12-P45 - Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Regulations

Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Steve Simoes, Waste Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

8:30 AM

#12-P44 - Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Direct Sellers and Newspaper Carriers

Department of Labor

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  
• David Flanders, N.E. Kingdom News
  
• Jim Fogler, President, Burlington Free Press
  
• Vincent Illuzzi, Resident, Derby
  
• Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• John Mitchell, Publisher, Times-Argus
  
• Michael Sirotkin, Representing, Working Vermont and Vermont Building Trades
  
• Todd Smith, Publisher, Caledonia Record, St. Johnsbury
  
• Ken Wells, Publisher, Newport Daily Express
  
• Edward Woods, Publisher, Bennington Banner and Brattleboro Reformer
  
• Michael Zinser, Attorney, Vermont Press Association
  

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

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Standard

CDs

13-06

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

Organizational Meeting

Welcome New Members and Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for Term of February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2015

• Aaron Adler, Office of Legislative Council
  

8:15 AM

#12-P44 - Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Direct Sellers and Newspaper Carriers

Department of Labor (continued from January 31st meeting)

• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Bennington Banner and Brattleboro Reformer and Newport Daily Express
  
• Jim Fogler, President, Burlington Free Press
  
• Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• John Mitchell, Publisher, Times-Argus & Rutland Herald
  
• Paula Routly, Publisher, Seven Days Newspaper
  
• Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Sirotkin and Necrason, PLC
  
• Todd Smith, Publisher, Caledonia Record, St. Johnsbury
  

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

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CDs

13-07

Meeting Record

8:35 AM

#12-P53 - Business Entity Limited Lines Producer License for Portable Electronics Insurance

Department of Financial Regulation

• Thomas Van Cooper, Director of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  

9:00 AM

Adjourn

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#12-P38 - Rule No. 12. Electronic and Animated Signs

Vermont Travel Information Council PLEASE NOTE: THIS RULE HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA FOR THE FEB. 14TH MEETING AND IS RE-SCHEDULED FOR LCAR'S FEB. 21ST MEETING.

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  
• Monique Denault, Twin State Signs
  
• Brian Fogg, CEO, Credit Union of Vermont, Rutland
  
• John Kessler, General Counsel, Vermont Travel Information Council
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Dan Paolino, Sherman V. Allen, Inc., Rutland
  

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

13-08

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

#12-P44 - Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Direct Sellers and Newspaper Carriers

Department of Labor. Please Note: This rule was re-scheduled from LCAR's February 14th meeting.

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

8:20 AM

#12-P38 - Rule No. 12. Electronic and Animated Signs

Vermont Travel Information Council Please Note: This rule was re-scheduled from LCAR's February 14th Agenda.

• Monique Denault, Twin State Signs
  
• Brian Fogg, CEO, Credit Union of Vermont, Rutland
  
• John Kessler, General Counsel, Vermont Travel Information Council
  
• Dan Paolino, Sherman V. Allen, Inc., Rutland
  

8:40 AM

#11-P38 - Rules for Advance Directives for Health Care and Surrogate Consent for Do-Not-Resuscitate

Department of Health will give a status update to the committee.

• Bessie Weiss, Counsel, Department of Health
  

9:00 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-09

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

#12-P38 - Rule No. 12. Electronic and Animated Signs

Re-scheduled from the February 14 and Feb. 21st committee meetings

• Monique Denault, Twin State Signs
  
• Brian Fogg, CEO, Credit Union of Vermont, Rutland
  

8:25 AM

#11-P38 - Rules for Advance Directives for Health Care and Surrogate Consent for Do-Not-Resuscitate

Status Update from Department of Health. Re-scheduled from February 21st meeting.

• Bessie Weiss, Counsel, Department of Health
  

8:45 AM

#12-P58 - 13 140 003. Breath and Blood Alcohol Analysis Rule

Department of Public Safety

• Tricia Conti, Supervisor, Alcohol Program, Vt. Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  
• Peg Schwartz, Laboratory Director, Department of Public Safety
  

9:00 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

13-10

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

#12-P44 - Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Direct Sellers and Newspaper Carriers

Department of Labor Response to Committee Objection

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

8:25 AM

#12-P38 - Rule No. 12. Electronic and Animated Signs

Vermont Travel Information Council. This rule is held over from the Feb. 14th, Feb. 21st, and Feb. 28th committee meetings.

• John Kessler, General Counsel, Vermont Travel Information Council
  

8:45 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

13-11

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

12-P59 - Hot Lotto Rule Changes Effective 5/12/13

Vermont Lottery Commission

• Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

8:45 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

13-12

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

12-P60 - Administrative Rules for Physical Therapists

Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

• Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
  

8:25 AM

12-P38 - Rule No. 12. Electronic and Animated Signs

Vermont Travel Information Council 's Response to LCAR objection

• John Kessler, General Counsel, Vermont Travel Information Council
  

8:45 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

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Standard

CDs

13-13

Meeting Record

8:35 AM

12-P57 - 10 V.S.A. App #11, Falconry

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board

• John Buck, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

8:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Meeting Schedule

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-14, 15, 16

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

#11-P38 - Rules for Advance Directives for Health Care and Surrogate Consent for Do-Not-Resuscitate

Agency of Human Services, Department of Health - status update by Bessie Weiss, who will testify by phone.

• Bessie Weiss, General Counsel, Department of Health
  

10:15 AM

#12-P44 - Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Direct Sellers and Newspaper Carriers

Department of Labor has submitted a letter updating the committee on the status of the rule with respect to recent legislation, in lieu of an oral presentation.

10:25 AM

12-P57 - 10 V.S.A. App #11, Falconry

Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Fish & Wildlife

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

10:35 AM

#13-P08 - 10 V.S.A. #33a. Moose Permit Rule

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board

• Scott Darling, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

10:50 AM

#12-P55 - Special Education Rules Part B (Ages 3 to 21) and Part C (Birth to 3)

State Board of Education

• Terry Edgerton, Director, Early Childhood Coordinator, Department for Children and Families
  
• Alice Farrell, Special Education Administrator, Agency of Education
  
• Kate Rogers, School Support/ Essential Early Education Consultant, Agency of Education
  

11:15 AM

13-E01 - Emergency Rule - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic community Residences

Agency of Human Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

• Linda Cramer, Advocate, Disability Rights Vermont
  
• Suzanne Leavitt, Director of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  
• Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  
• Stuart Schurr, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Laura Ziegler, Citizen, Plainfield, VT
  

11:45 AM

Meeting Schedule Changes

November and December meetings

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-17

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

12-P56 - Fees for the Use of Fish and Wildlife Department Lands and Facilities Rule

Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Fish and Wildlife

• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

10:25 AM

13-P10 - 2012 Vermont Plumbing Rules

Department of Public Safety and the Plumbers' Examining Board

• Gerald Garrow, Chief Plumbing Inspector, Department of Public Safety
  
• Robert Patterson, Deputy Director, Department of Public Safety
  

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

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Standard

Comments

Meeting Cancelled

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

13-P05 - Rules Governing Inspection of Motor Vehicles

Agency of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles

• Joanne Bilodeau, Project Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Drew Bloom, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

Meeting Room Changes to Room 10

CDs

13-18, 19

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

13-P05 - Rules Governing Inspection of Motor Vehicles

Agency of Transportation, Motor Vehicles Department

• Joanne Bilodeau, Special Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Drew Bloom, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:25 AM

13-P15 Antlerless Deer Rule

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board

• Cedric Alexander, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

10:45 AM

13-P09 Fish Management Regulation

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Bernie Pientka, Fisheries Biologist, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

11:05 AM

13-P14 Furbearing Species

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Bill Pickens, President, Vermont Trappers Association
  
• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

11:25 AM

13-P06 Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals

Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators

• Marta Cambra, Director, Educator Quality, Agency of Education
  
• Mark Oettinger, General Counsel, Agency of Education
  

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

Meeting Room Changes to Room 10

CDs

13-20

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

13-P07 - Administrative Rules of the Vermont Real Estate Commission

Vermont Real Estate Commission

• Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  
• David Raphael, Chair, Real Estate Commission
  

10:25 AM

13-P17 - 2012 Passenger Tramway Rules & Addendum for ANSI B.77.1-2011 with ANSI B.77.1a-2012 Supple

Department of Labor

• Robert McLeod, Passenger Tramway Program Manager, Department of Labor
  

10:45 AM

13-P18 - Guidelines for Distinguishing Between Primary & Specialty Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Department of Financial Regulation

• Karla Nuissl, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• David Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner of Health Care, Agency of Administration
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-21, 22

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

13-P11 - Administrative Rules of the Board of Optometry

Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

• Larry Novins, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:25 AM

#13-P19 - Methods, Standards and Principles/Establishing Medicaid Pymt Rates for Long-Term Care Faci

Agency of Human Services, Division of Rate Setting

• Kathleen Denette, Director, Division of Rate Setting
  
• Laura Pelosi, Representing, Vermont Health Care Association
  
• Leslie Wisdom, Counsel, Division of Rate Setting
  

10:45 AM

#13-P02 - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic Community Residences

Agency of Human Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

• Linda Cramer, Advocate, Disability Rights Vermont
  
• Frances Keeler, Department of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Stuart Schurr, Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Matt Viens, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Laura Ziegler, Citizen, Plainfield, VT
  

11:05 AM

#13-P13 - Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families

• Samuel Abel-Palmer, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid's Disability Law Project
  
• Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Senior Citizens Law Project, Vt Legal Aid
  
• Susan Gretkowski, Government Affairs Counsel, MVP Healthcare
  
• Rebecca Heinz, Associate General Counsel, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  
• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Steve Sease, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Christine Speidel, Staff Attorney, Vermont Office of the Health Care Ombudsman
  

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-23, 24

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

#13-P02 - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic Community Residences

Agency of Human Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

• Linda Cramer, Advocate, Disability Rights Vermont
  
• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Representative, House Committee On Human Services
  
• Frances Keeler, Department of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Alice Kennedy, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen, Plainfield, VT
  

10:25 AM

13-P03 - Natural Resources Board Environmental Citations Rule

Natural Resources Board

• Peter Gill, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  
• Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  
• Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

10:45 AM

13-P04 - Act 250 Rules (2013 Amendments)

Natural Resources Board

• Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  
• Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

11:05 AM

13-P21 - Lucky for Life Rule Changes Effective 9/17/13

Vermont Lottery Commission

• Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

11:20 AM

13-E02 - Emergency Rule - General Asst Emergency Housing for Vulnerable Populations

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families

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13-E03 - Emergency Rule - General Asst. Emergency Housing for Vulnerable Populations

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families

• Chris Carpenter, Manager of Case Management and Social Work, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  
• Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Legal Aid
  
• Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
  
• Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  
• Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Joe Patrissi, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Inc.
  
• Linda Ryan, Director, Samaritan House
  

12:00 PM

13-E05 - Emergency Rule - 2013 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

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13-E06 - Emergency Rule - 2013 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

12:20 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-26, 27, 28

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

#13-P02 - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic Community Residences

Agency of Human Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living. This rule is held over from the August 8th and August 22nd LCAR meetings.

• Frances Keeler, Department of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Dena Monahan, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Mental Health
  
• Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

10:20 AM

#P13-12 - Administrative Rules for Naturopathic Physicians

Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

• Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Dr. Louis DiNicola, Randolph
  
• Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  
• Dr. Michael Scollins
  

10:45 AM

13-P01 - Regulation Establishing Standards for Emergency Involuntary Procedures

Agency of Human Services, Department of Mental Health

• Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Chief of Psychiatry, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  
• Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Jeffrey McKee, Director of Behavioral Health, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  
• David Mitchell, Director of Nursing, Department of Mental Health
  
• Dena Monahan, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Mental Health
  
• A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  
• Michael Sabourin, Patient Representative, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors, Department of Mental Health
  
• Xenia Williams, Barre Town, VT
  
• Laura Ziegler, Resident, Plainfield, VT
  

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-29, 30

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

#13-P24 Mega Millions Rule Changes effective 10/19/2013

• Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

10:10 AM

#13-P12 - Administrative Rules for Naturopathic Physicians

• Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  

10:30 AM

#13-P16 - Other Medicaid Services (Section 7406 Personal Care Services)

• Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  
• Marilyn Mahusky, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Kenneth Schatz, General Counsel, Agency of Human Services
  
• Bessie Weiss, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Health
  

10:50 AM

#13-P23 Vermont CO2 Budget Trading Program Regulations

• Elaine O'Grady, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:10 AM

#13-P25 Reach Up Program Rules

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

11:30 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-31, 32

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

#13-P02 - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic Community Residences

Action only on Department Request for extension of 8-month adoption period to 11/30/13

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13-E07 - 2nd Emergency Rule - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic community Residenc

Agency of Human Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

• Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

10:20 AM

#13-P23 Vermont CO2 Budget Trading Program Regulations

Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation

• Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
  
• Elaine O'Grady, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:45 AM

13-P20 - 10 V.S.A. #2b, Wildlife Management Units

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board

• Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

11:05 AM

#P13-12 - Administrative Rules for Naturopathic Physicians

Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation:
Agency Response to LCAR Objection

• Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  
• Rep. Debbie Evans, Vice-Chair, House Government Operations
  
• Rep. Donna Sweaney, Chair, House Government Operations
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-33

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

13-E08 - Emergency Rule - Health Benefits, Eligibility and Enrollment Amendment #1

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families

• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Christine Speidel, Staff Attorney, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  

10:25 AM

13-P31- Vermont Access Rules and Adaptable and Visitable Standards for Dwellings

Department of Public Safety and Vermont Access Board

• Robert Patterson, Deputy Director, Department of Public Safety
  

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Memorandum to Standing Committees on Expressing Legislative Intent

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-34, 35, 36

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

13-P34 - All Programs: Verification Process Change

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families
http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules

• Pat Duda, Director of Food & Nutrition, Department for Children and Families
  

10:20 AM

13-P27 - Telephone Use

Agency of Human Services, Department of Corrections
http://doc.vermont.gov/about/policies/rpd/posted_for_comment/telephone-use-rule-102513

• Mary Jane Ainsworth, Policy & Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
  
• Robert Larose, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Corrections
  
• David Turner, Policy Development & Offender Due Process Administrator, Department of Corrections
  

10:40 AM

13-P30 - Rule 2.000: Health Insurance Rate Review

Green Mountain Care Board
http://www.gmcboard.vermont.gov/rules

• Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  

11:00 AM

#13-P01 - Regulation Establishing Standards for Emergency Involuntary Procedures

Agency of Human Services, Department of Mental Health
http://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/policy

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
  
• Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  
• Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Dena Monahan, Sr. Assistant Attorney General, Department of Mental Health
  
• Laura Ziegler, Plainfield, VT
  

11:40 AM

#13-P02 - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic Community Residences

Agency of Human Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
http://www.dail.vermont.gov/dail-statutes

• Frances Keeler, Director of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

12:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-37, 38, 39

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

13-P30 - Rule 2.000: Health Insurance Rate Review

Green Mountain Care Board
www.gmcboard.vermont.gov/rules

• Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  

10:20 AM

#13-P01 - Regulation Establishing Standards for Emergency Involuntary Procedures

Agency of Human Services, Department of Mental Health
http://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/

• Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  
• Dena Monahan, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Mental Health
  

10:40 AM

#13-P02 - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic Community Residences

Agency of Human Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
www.dail.vermont.gov

• Frances Keeler, Department of Licensing and Protection, DAIL, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

11:00 AM

13-P29 - Amendments to Subchapter XI, Low Emission Vehicle Program, Vermont Air Pollution Control Re

Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
http://www.anr.state.vt.us/air/htm/proposedamendments.htm

• Tom Moye, Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Elaine O'Grady, Director, Air Quality & Climate Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:20 AM

13-P26 - Stream Alteration Rule

Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
http://www.watershedmanagement.vt.gov/rivers.htm

• Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:40 AM

13-P37 - Maple Products Regulations

Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
www.vermontagriculture.gov

• Henry Marckres, Chief of Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

12:00 PM

13-P28 - Regulations Pertaining to the Construction and Operation of Net Metering Systems

Vermont Public Service Board
http://psb.vermont.gov/

• Gregg Faber, Utility Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
  

12:20 AM

13-P40 - Rule Governing the Safe Disposal of Unused Medication

Agency of Human Services, Department of Health
http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  

12:40 AM

13-E09 -4th Emergency Rule - General Assistance Emergency Housing for Vulnerable Populations

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families
http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules

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

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-40, 41

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

13-P22 - Aboveground Storage Tank Rules

Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation
Rule posted at: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/ust/regs/astrules.pdf

• Chuck Schwer, Section Chief, Division of Waste Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:20 AM

13-P39 - Powerball Rules - (Effective January 22, 2014)

Vermont Lottery Commission
Rule posted at: http://www.vtlottery.com/pdf/RulesPB_201401.pdf

• Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

10:40 AM

13-P36 - Administrative Rules of the Vermont Board of Real Estate Appraisers

Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Rule posted at: http:/vtprofessionals.org/opr1/real_estate_appraisers/

• Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

11:00 AM

13-P28 - Regulations Pertaining to the Construction and Operation of Net Metering Systems

Public Service Board
Rule posted at: http://psb.vermont.gov/statutesrulesandguidelines/proposedrules/rule51002013

• Gregg Faber, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
  
• Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-1

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

13-P38 - Unsafe Dam Revolving Loan Fund Rules

Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation, Facilities Engineering Division
rule posted at: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/fed/damsafety/notices.htm

• Stephen Bushman, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

8:20 AM

13-P20 - 10 V.S.A. #2b, Wildlife Management Units

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board
(Request for Re-Consideration of Rule Previously Approved by LCAR on Oct. 3, 2013)

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

8:40 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-2

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

14-E01 - 2nd Emergency Rule - Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment - Amendment #2

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families
Rule can be found at: http://dcf.vermont.gov.esd/rules

• Rebecca Heintz, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  
• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Christine Speidel, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  

8:20 AM

13-P41 - Methods, Standards and Principles for Establishing Payment Rates for Private Nonmedical

Institutions Providing Residential Child Care Services (PNMI)
Agency of Human Services, Division of Rate Setting
Rule can be found at: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/departments/office-of-the-secretary/ahs-drs/proposed-rule-annotated-october-2013.pdf

• Kathleen Denette, Director, Division of Rate Setting
  
• Leslie Wisdom, Counsel, Division of Rate Setting
  

8:50 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

MEETING CANCELED!

CDs

14-3

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

13-P42 - Fuel Program Rules

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families, Economic Services Division
Rule can be found: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules/esd/Group%202900%20Rules.pdf/view

• Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  
• Richard Moffi, Fuel Assistance Program Chief, Agency of Human Services
  

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-3

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

13-P46 - Capital Gains Exclusion

Agency of Administration, Department of Taxes
Rule can be found at http://www.state.vt.us/tax/index.shtml

• Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Tax Department
  
• Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Department
  

8:20 AM

13-P45 - Definition of Downtown Redevelopment Project

Agency of Commerce & Community Development, Department of Housing & Community Development
Rule can be found at: http://accd.vermont.gov/strong_communities

• Dale Azaria, General Counsel, Department of Housing & Community Development
  
• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Craig Miskovich, Attorney, Brook House Development, Brattleboro
  

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

13-4

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

13-P45 - Definition of Downtown Redevelopment Project

Agency of Commerce & Community Development
This rule is held over from the February 6, 2013 meeting

• Dale Azaria, General Counsel, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Chris Cochran, Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Noelle McKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  

8:20 AM

13-P35 - Education Quality Standards

State Board of Education
Rule can be found at: http://eduction.vermont.gov/documents/EDU-EQS_Proposed_Rule_2013_December.pdf

• Tiffany Bluemle, Executive Director, Vermont Works for Women
  
• John Fischer, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
  
• Janice Lange, President, VT Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  
• John Pelletier, Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College
  
• Jill Remick, Education Project Manager, Agency of Education
  
• Tina Zuk, Government Relations Director VT, American Heart Association
  

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-5

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

13-P35 - Education Quality Standards

State Board of Education
This rule is held over from LCAR's February 13th meeting.
The rule can be found at the following link:
http://eduction.vermont.gov/documents/EDU-EQS_Proposed_Rule_2013_December.pdf

• John Fischer, Director, Secondary and Adult Division, Agency of Education
  
• Jill Remick, Communications Director, Agency of Education
  

8:50 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

MEETING CANCELED

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

13-P45 - Definition of Downtown Redevelopment Project

Agency of Commerce & Community Development, Department of Housing & Community Development
This rule was held over from the February 6th and February 13th meetings.
Rule can be found at: http://accd.vermont.gov/strong_communities

• Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  

8:15 AM

14-P02 - Regulations Related to the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor

Department of Liquor Control
Rule can be found at: http://liquorcontrol.vermont.gov

• William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  

8:50 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-6

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of February 27, 2014

8:05 AM

13-P45 - Definition of Downtown Redevelopment Project

Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Department of Housing & Community Development
Acceptance of LCAR's 45-day review period extension to July 15, 2014

8:10 AM

14-P02 - Regulations Related to the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor

Department of Liquor Control

• William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  

8:30 AM

14-P01 - Sex Offender Registry

Department of Public Safety

• Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Public Safety, Vermont Criminal Information Center
  

8:50 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-7

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of March 20, 2014

8:05 AM

14-P01 - Sex Offender Registry

Department of Public Safety

• Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Public Safety, Vermont Criminal Information Center
  

8:15 AM

13-P43 - Administrative Rules for the Board of Public Accountancy

Secretary of State, Board of Public Accountancy
Rule can be found at: http://vtprofessionals.org.opr1/accountancy

• Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

8:35 AM

14-P03 - Reach Up, Reach First, and Postsecondary Education Program Rules

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families

• Heidi Moreau, Interim Reach Up Director, Department for Children and Families
  

8:45 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-8

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Convene, Review and approval of minutes

Minutes of March 27, 2014

8:05 AM

14-E03 - 3rd Emergency Rule - Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) Amendment #3

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families

• Robin Chapman, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

8:25 AM

14-E02 - 5th Emergency Rule - General Assistance Emergency Housing for Vulnerable Populations

Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families

• Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-9

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of April 10, 2014

8:05 AM

13-P44 - Rule of the Vermont Human Rights Commission

Vermont Human Rights Commission

• Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  

8:25 AM

14-E04 - Rule Governing the Prescription of Extended Release Hydrocodones Manufactured Without Abuse

-Deterrent Formulations
Agency of Human Services, Department of Health

• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-10

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of April 17, 2014

8:05 AM

14-P07 - Record Retention - Financial Institutions, Credit Unions, Independent Trust Companies

& Licenses" submitted by the Department of Financial Regulation

• Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

8:25 AM

14-P08 - Pertaining to State-Chartered Credit Unions

submitted by the Department of Financial Regulations

• Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-11

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Convene, Review and approval of minutes

Minutes of April 24, 2014

8:05 AM

14-P06 - Vermont Small Business Offering Exemption

Department of Financial Regulation

• Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Daniel Raddock, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

8:25 AM

14-P04 - Administrative Rules of the Board of Pharmacy

Vermont Board of Pharmacy/Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

• Jeff Firlick, Chair, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
  
• Larry Novins, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

9:00 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-12, 13

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of May 1, 2014

10:05 AM

14-P06 - Vermont Small Business Offering Exemption

Submitted by the Department of Financial Regulation. This rule is held over from the May 1, 2014 meeting.

• Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  

10:25 AM

14-P12 - Vermont Elevator Safety Rules - 2014

Submitted by the Department of Public Safety for the Elevator Safety Review Board

• Christopher Duke, Representing, National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII
  
• Bill Henry, Member, Elevator Safety Review Board
  
• Robert Patterson, Deputy Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  

10:45 AM

14-P13 - Vermont Electrical Safety Rules - 2014

Submitted by the Department of Public Safety for the Electrical Safety Review Board

• Robert Patterson, Deputy Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  

11:00 AM

14-P15 - Rules and Regulations: Visitor Conduct and Fees and Charges for State Park Services and

Commercial Activities on Department Lands - submitted by the Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation

• Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

11:15 AM

13-P48 - Vermont Materials Management Plan: Moving from Solid Waste towards Sustainable Management

Submitted by the Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation

• Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Bryn Oakleaf, Waste Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-15, 16

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of June 12, 2014

10:05 AM

14-P14 - Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE)

Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families;
Rule can be found at: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules

• Robin Chapman, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  
• Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  
• Rebecca Heinz, General Counsel, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  
• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Gini Milkey, Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  
• Christine Speidel, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-17

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of June 26, 2014

10:05 AM

14-P14 - Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE)

Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families
This rule is held over from the June 26, 2014 meeting
Rule can be found at: http://dcf.esd/rules

• Selina Hickman, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  
• Trinka Kerr, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Sara Lane, Aging and Disabilities Supervisor, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Howard Stalnaker, Assistant Attorney General, DAIL Division Head
  
• Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  

11:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

MEETING CANCELLED

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

MEETING CANCELLED

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-18, 19

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of July 10, 2014

10:05 AM

#12-P44 - Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Direct Sellers and Newspaper Carriers

Submitting Agency: Department of Labor
Rule can be found at: http://labor.vermont.gov
This rule is held over and previously reviewed at the following LCAR meetings: 1/31/13, 2/17/13, 2/21/13, 3/14/13, and 5/30/13

• Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
  
• David Mickenberg, Representing, Working Vermont
  
• John Mitchell, Publisher, Times-Argus & Rutland Herald
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

10:25 AM

14-E05 - Emergency Rule - Prescription Monitoring

Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department of Vermont Health Access
Rule can be found at: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules/dvha

• Selina Hickman, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  
• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

10:45 AM

14-P17 - VOSHA Rule: Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium VI)

Submitting Agency: Department of Labor
http://labor.vermont.gov/legal-information/proposed-rules/

• Dan Whipple, Manager, Department of Labor
  

11:05 AM

14-P18 - VOSHA Acetylene Rule

Submitting Agency: Department of Labor
http://labor.vermont.gov/legal-information/proposed-rules/

• Dan Whipple, Manager, Department of Labor
  

11:25 AM

14-E06 - 6th Emergency Rule - General Assistance Emergency Housing for Vulnerable Populations

Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department for Children & Families
The rule can be found at: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

CANCELLED

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of August 7, 2014

10:05 AM

14-P24 - Hot Lotto Rules - (Effective May 17, 2014)

Re-scheduled from the August 7th meeting.
Rule can be found at: http://www.vtlottery.com/pdf/hottlottorules.pdf
Note: This is a repeal of the Hot Lotto rule.

• Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

10:25 AM

14-E08 - Rule Governing the Prescription of Extended Release Hydrocodones Manufactured Without Abuse

-Deterrent Formulations (Emergency Rule)
Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health
Rule can be found at: http://www.healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  
• Kyle Simon, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence
  

10:45 AM

14-P11 - Defining Standards and Commissioner's authority for Companies Deemed to be in Hazardous

Financial Condition - Regulation 93-2 (Revision)
Submitting Agency: Department of Financial Regulation
Rule can be found at: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Shannon Salembier, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-20, 21

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of August 7, 2014

10:05 AM

14-P24 - Hot Lotto Rules - (Effective May 17, 2014)

Re-scheduled from the August 7th meeting.
Rule can be found at: http://www.vtlottery.com/pdf/hottlottorules.pdf
Note: This is a repeal of the Hot Lotto rule.

• Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

10:25 AM

14-E08 - Rule Governing the Prescription of Extended Release Hydrocodones Manufactured Without Abuse

-Deterrent Formulations (Emergency Rule)
Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health
Rule can be found at: http://www.healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  

10:45 AM

14-P11 - Defining Standards and Commissioner's authority for Companies Deemed to be in Hazardous

Financial Condition - Regulation 93-2 (Revision)
Submitting Agency: Department of Financial Regulation
Rule can be found at: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

• Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Kaj Samsom, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  

11:05 AM

14-E07 - Medicaid Covered Services - 7702 Telemonitoring (Emergency Rule)

Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department of Vermont Health Access
Rule can be found at: http://dvha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative/emergency-rule-changes

• Selina Hickman, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  
• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

11:25 AM

14-P23 - Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification Rule

Submitting Agency: Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation
Rule can be found at: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/waterq/ww/htm.opcert.htm

• Andrew Fish, Lab Evaluation and Training Specialist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Carole Fowler, Environmental Technician, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Elizabeth McDonald, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:45 AM

14-P26 - Mortgage Brokers

Submitting Agency: Department of Financial Regulation
Rule can be found at: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

• Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

12:05 PM

14-P28 - Non-Discrimination in Financial Services

Submitting Agency: Department of Financial Regulation
Rule can be found at: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

• Karla Nuissl, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

12:25 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-22, 23

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene

Minutes of September 4, 2014

10:05 AM

14-E09 - 2014 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons

(Emergency Rule)
Submitting Agency: Fish and Wildlife Board

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

10:10 AM

14-P05 - Title 10 App. #14, Posting against hunting, fishing or trapping

Submitting Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Rule can be found at: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/laws_rules.cfm

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

10:20 AM

14-P09 - Environmental Protection Rules. Chapter 11, Underground Injection Control Regulations

Submitting Agency: Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation
Rule Can be Found at: http//wastewater.vt.gov/rules.htm

• John Akielaszek, Program Manager, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Anne Whiteley, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:20 AM

Review and Approve Minutes

11:25 AM

14-P25 - Substance Abuse Treatment Certification Rule

Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health
Rule can be found at: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

• Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-24

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of September 18, 2014

10:05 AM

14-P29 - VOSHA Rule: Head Protection 1926.100, 1915.155 & 1910.135

Submitting Agency: Department of Labor
Rule can be found at: http://labor.vermont.gov

• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  

10:15 AM

14-P33 - Medicaid Covered Services - 7702 - Telemonitoring

• Selina Hickman, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  
• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

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14-E07 - Medicaid Covered Services - 7702 Telemonitoring (Emergency Rule)

• Selina Hickman, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  
• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

10:35 AM

14-P34 - Medicaid Covered Services - 7502 Prescribed Drugs

• Selina Hickman, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  
• Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

10:45 AM

14-P27 - Vermont Water Quality Standards

• Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Leslie Welts, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:05 AM

Adjourn

11:15 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-25

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

10:05 AM

14-P25 - Substance Abuse Treatment Certification Rule

• Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  
• Evan Smith, Substance Abuse Program Coordinator, Department of Health
  

10:25 AM

14-P31 - Home Visiting Rule

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

10:45 AM

14-P32 - Flood Hazard Area and River Corridor Rule

• Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Elizabeth McDonald, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-26, 27

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

10:05 AM

14-P16 - Child Care Licensing Regulations: Afterschool Child Care Programs

• Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
  
• Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families
  
• Lynn Robbins, Early Childhood & Afterschool Systems Specialist, Department for Children and Families
  
• Jan Walker, Director, CDD Statewide Systems & Community Collaboration, Department for Children and Families
  
• Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  

10:25 AM

#12-P44 - Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Direct Sellers and Newspaper Carriers

• Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  
• Johan Maitland, Attorney, Gannett Co. and Burlington Free Press
  
• David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  
• Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

10:45 AM

14-P31 - Home Visiting Rule

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

11:05 AM

14-P35 - Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES)

• Jean Elias, Counsel, Department of Public Service
  
• Barry Murphy, Energy Program Specialist, Department of Public Service
  
• Stu Slote, Contractor, Department of Public Service
  

11:25 AM

14-P36 - Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES)

• Jean Elias, Counsel, Department of Public Service
  
• Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Public Service Department
  
• Stu Slote, Contractor, Department of Public Service
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-28

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

10:05 AM

14-P16 - Child Care Licensing Regulations: Afterschool Child Care Programs

• Joanne Mattsson, Director of Child Care Licensing and Financial Assistance, Department for Children and Families
  
• Lynn Robbins, Early Childhood & Afterschool Systems Specialist, Department for Children and Families
  
• Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  

10:25 AM

14-P35 - Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES)

• Jeanne Elias, Special Counsel, Department of Public Service
  

10:45 AM

14-P19 - Vermont Regulations for the Collection, Cultivation and Sale of American Ginseng

• Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

11:05 AM

14-P20 - Regulations Relating to the Inspection of Nurseries

• Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

11:25 AM

14-P42 - Lucky for Life Rules - (Effective January 25, 2015)

• Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

11:45 AM

14-E07 - Medicaid Covered Services - 7702 Telemonitoring (Emergency Rule)

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-29

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

10:05 AM

14-P38 - Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals

• Amy Fowler, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Steven John, Chair, Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators
  

10:25 AM

14-P50 - Regulation 88-4 (Revised) - Mortality Tables for Life Insurance and Annuities

• Kaj Samson, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  

10:45 AM

14-P30 - Regulation 71-2 (Revised) - Insurance Holding Company Systems

• Shannon Salembier, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Kaj Samson, Deputy Director of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  

11:05 AM

14-P49 - Amendments to the Air Pollution Control Regulations Regarding Gasoline Vapor Recovery

• Megan O'Toole, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
  
• David Shepard, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
  

11:25 AM

14-P48 - Methods, Standards and Principles for Establishing Medicaid Payment Rates

• Kathleen Denette, Director, Division of Rate Setting
  
• Rebecca Fay, Staff Attorney, Division of Rate Setting
  
• Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

14-31. 32

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

Convene, review and approve minutes

2:35 PM

14-E11 - Rule Governing the Prescription of Extended Release Hydrocodones

Rest of title: Manufactured Without Abuse-Deterrent Formulations
Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health
Rule can be found at: http://222.healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

• David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  

2:45 PM

14-E10 - 7th Emergency Rule - General Assistance Emergency Housing for Vulnerable Populations

Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families
Rule can be found at: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules

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

2:55 PM

14-P48 - Methods, Standards and Principles for Establishing Medicaid Payment Rates

Submitting Agency: Agency of Human Services, Division of Rate Setting

This rule is held over from the committee's December 4th meeting.

• Kathleen Denette, Director, Division of Rate Setting
  
• Rebecca Fay, Staff Attorney, Division of Rate Setting
  
• Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
  
• Gail Salzman, Resident, Fairfield
  
• JoAnne Schulyer, LNA Dementia Specialist, St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation
  
• Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

3:15 PM

14-P44 - Administrative Rules of the Vermont Board of Nursing

Submitting Agency: Board of Nursing
Rule can be found at: http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/

• Ronald Miller, Chair, Board of Psychological Examiners
  
• Larry Novins, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

3:35 PM

14-P39 - Administrative Rules of the Board of Psychological Examiners

Submitting Agency: Board of Psychological Examiners
Rule can be found at: http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/psychologists/

• Larry Novins, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

3:55 PM

Committee Discussion

2015 LCAR Meeting Schedule

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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