2013-2014 Session

Change Session

Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR)

Previous Meetings - Full Report

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

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

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
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

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

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

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

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

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

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
Comments: MEETING CANCELLED

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

MEETING CANCELLED

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

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

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

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

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)

-

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

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

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

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

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

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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