Previous Meetings - Full Report | Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR)

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-1

8:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of December 22, 2014

8:05 AM

14-P40 - Vermont Board of Private Investigative and Security Services

Submitted by: the Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

8:25 AM

14-P51 - VOSHA Rule: Power Generation and Transmission, General Industry and Construction

Rule Submitted by: Department of Labor
Rule is Posted at: http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations/

Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor

8:45 AM

Adjourn

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CDs

15-2

8:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

8:05 AM

14-P43 - 10 V.S.A. App. Section 20 Aerial Hunting

Rule Submitted by: Agency of Natural Resources
Rule Posted at: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/laws_rules.cfm

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife

8:25 AM

14-P53 - Administrative Rules of the Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners

Rule Submitted by: Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Rule posted at: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/professions/allied-mental-health.aspx

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

8:45 AM

Adjourn

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Comments

MEETING CANCELED

CDs

15-3

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

8:05 AM

To Be Announced

8:25 AM

To Be Announced

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

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Comments

MEETING CANCELED

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

8:05 AM

To Be Announced

8:25 AM

To Be Announced

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

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CDs

15-3

8:00 AM

Organizatiion Meeting of New Committee Members and Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

8:05 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of January 15 and January 22, 2015

8:15 AM

14-P40 - Vermont Board of Private Investigative and Security Services

Submitted by Secretary of State's Office
This rule is held over from LCAR's Jan. 15th meeting

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

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

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CDs

15-4

8:00 AM

Convene and Introductions

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

8:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

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CDs

15-5

8:00 AM

Convene and Introductions

8:05 AM

14-P46 - Reportable and Communicable Diseases Rule

Submitted by: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health
Rule posted at: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/bakeries.pdf

Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Patsy Kelso, State Epidemiologist for Infectious Diseases, Department of Health

8:20 AM

14-P52 - General/Emergency Assistance Temporary Housing Rule

Submitted by: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health
Rule posted at: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/

Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-6

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of February 12, February 19, and February 26, 2015

8:05 AM

14-P58 - Vermont Endangered and Threatened Species Rule: 10 VSA Appendix Section 10

Rule submitted by: Agency of Natural Resources
Posted at: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/site/cfm/etstp/index.cfm

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife

8:20 AM

15-E01 - Custody, Control, and Preservation of Information Related to Risk Assessment and Needs Screening (Emergency Rule)

Submitted by AHS, Department of Corrections
Rule Posted at: http://doc.vermont/about/policies/policies-home1#feedback

Annie Ramniceanu, Director of Pre-Trial Services, Department of Corrections
Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-7

8:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of March 12, 2015

8:05 AM

15-E01 - Custody, Control, and Preservation of Information Related to Risk Assessment and Needs Screening (Emergency Rule)

This rule is held over from the committee's March 12, 2015 meeting.
Submitted by AHS, Department of Corrections
Rule posting: http://doc.vermont.gov/about/policies/policies-home#1feedback

Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections

8:25 AM

14-P56 - VOSHA Rule: Cranes and Derricks in Construction

Submitted by: Department of Labor
Rule Posted at: http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations/

Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-8

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of March 26, 2015

8:05 AM

14-P41 - Administrative Rules for Electrologists

Submitted by Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation
Rule posted at: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/profession-regulation/professions/electrologists

Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

8:25 AM

14-P57 - Consumer Protection Rule 121 - Labeling Food Produced with Genetic Engineering

Submitted by Office of the Attorney General
Rule posted at: http://ago.vermont.gov/hot-topics/ge-food-labeling-rule.php

Todd Daloz, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-09

8:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of April 2, 2015

8:05 AM

15-P05 - Administrative Rules of the Board of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

Rule submitted by: Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State
Rule posted at: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/professions/osteopathic-physicians

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

8:25 AM

14-P57 - Consumer Protection Rule 121 - Labeling Food Produced with Genetic Engineering

This rule is held over from LCAR's April 2nd meeting.

Tod Daloz, Assistant, Attorney General's Office
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-10

8:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of April 9, 2015

8:05 AM

15-P04 - Tax Increment Financing Districts

Submitted by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Economic Progress Council
Rule posted at: http://accd.vermont.gov/strong_communities/opportunities/funding/tif/

Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Jim Knapp, Property, Valuation, and Review Consultant, Department of Taxes

8:25 AM

14-P57 - Consumer Protection Rule 121 - Labeling Food Produced with Genetic Engineering

Submitted by: Office of the Attorney General
Rule Posted at: http://ago.vermont.gov/hot-topics/ge-food-labeling-rule.php
This rule is held over from LCAR's April 2nd and April 9th meetings.

Tod Daloz, Assistant, Attorney General's Office
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-11

8:00 AM

Convene, review and approve minutes

Minutes of April 16, 2015

8:25 AM

15-P02 - 10 V.S.A. App. Sec. 122. Fish Management Regulations

Submitted by: Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board
Rule posted at: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/laws_rules.cfm

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife

8:35 AM

15-P01 - 10 V.S.A. App. Sec. 21. Bird Season, Bag Limits

Submitted by: Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board
Rule posted at: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/laws_rules.cfm

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-12

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of April 23, 2015

8:05 AM

15-P09 - Notice of Potential Layoffs Act Rules

Submitted by: Department of Labor
Rule posted at: http://labor.vermont.gov/

Michael Hoyt, Attorney, Department of Labor

8:25 AM

15-P10 - Vermont Apprenticeship Council Rules

Submitted by: Department of Labor
Rule posted at: http://labor.vermont.gov/

Michael Hoyt, Attorney, Department of Labor

8:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-13, 14

10:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of April 30, 2015

10:05 AM

14-P54 - Vermont Prescription Monitoring System Rule

Submitted by: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health
Rule posted at: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/documents/vpms_proposed_rule.pdf

Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Dawn Philibert, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health

10:45 AM

14-P55 - Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Pain

Submitted by: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health
Rule posted at: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/documents/opioids_prescribing_for_chronic_pain_proposed_rule.pdf

Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Dawn Philibert, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health

11:00 AM

15-P15 - Reach Up/Reach First/Reach Ahead/Postsecondary Education Rules

Submitted by: Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families
Rule Posted at: http://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/def/files/pdf/esd/rules/B15-08P.pdf

Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-15, 16

10:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of May 28, 2015

10:05 AM

15-P15 - Reach Up/Reach First/Reach Ahead/Postsecondary Education Rules

This Rule is held over from the May 28th LCAR meeting.

Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families

10:15 AM

15-P13 - 10 V.S.A. App. Chapter 1. Game: Sec. 2d. Second Archery and Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Licenses, and Sec. 37, Deer Management Rule

Submitted by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board
Rule Posted at: http://vtfishandwildlife.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_73079/File/About%20Us/Board%20Rules/Proposed/Hunt-Trap/Propsoed_Deer_Rule_annotated%20(a).pdf

Judy Collora, Co-owner, Scent and Lure Company
Hank Dimuzio, Treasurer, North American Deer Farmers Association
Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife

10:55 AM

15-P16 - Rule Governing Public Use of Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Shooting Ranges: 10 V.S.A. App. Section 15

Rule Submitted by: Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Rule posted at: http://vtfishandwildlife.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_73079/File/About%2OUs/commissionerRules/Annotated_New_Shooting_Rules.pdf

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife

11:05 AM

15-P11 - Searches for the Purpose of Limiting the Introduction of Contraband into Correctional Facilities

Rule Submitted by: Agency of Human Services, Department of Corrections
Rule Posted at: http://doc.vermont.gov/about/policies/policies-home1#Administrative_Procedures_Act_APA Rules

Michael Touchette, Director of Correctional Facilities, Department of Corrections
Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections

11:15 AM

15-P17 - 2015 Vermont Plumbing Rules

Submitted by: Department of Public Safety
Rule posted at: www.firesafety.vermont.gov, listed under "Latest News"

Gerald Garrow, Chief Plumbing Inspector, Department of Public Safety
Thomas Nesbitt, Board Member, Vermont Plumbing Board
Brian Thomas, Board Member, Vermont Plumbing Board

11:25 AM

15-P20 - Self-Employment Assistance Program Rules

Submitted by: Department of Labor
Rule posted at: http://labor.vermont.gov/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/SEAP-Rules.pdf

Michael Hoyt, Attorney, Department of Labor

11:40 AM

15-P08 - Administrative Rules for Property Inspectors

Submitted by: Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Rule posted at: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/profession/property-inspectors

Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

12:05 PM

Committee Discussion

Change to LCAR Procedural Rules to Implement Act No. 3 of 2015 (Public Records Act exemptions; administrative rules

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-17, 18

10:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of May 28 and June 11, 2015

10:05 AM

14-P59 - Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment

Submitted by Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families
Rule posted at: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules

Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

10:25 AM

15-P27 - Rules and Regulations: Visitor Conduct and Fees and Charges for State Park Services and Commercial Activities on Department Lands

Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources
Rule posted here: http://vtstateparks.com/pdfs/2015-rule-annotated.pdf

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

10:45 AM

15-P25 - Vermont Small Business Offerings

Submitted by Department of Financial Regulation
Rule Posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/sites/default/files/S_2015_01_VSBO_proposed.pdf

Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
Christopher Smith, Director of Capitol Markets, Department of Financial Regulation

11:05 AM

15-P07 - Vermont Workers' Compensation Rules 1-27

Submitted by Vermont Department of Labor
Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/legal-information/proposed-rules/

Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
Phyllis Phillips, Staff Attorney, Department of Labor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes

Minutes of June 25, 2015

10:05 AM

15-P06 - Credit for Reinsurance - Regulation 97-3

(received 5/21/15) (LCAR’s 45-day review period ends 7/31/15)
Submitted by the Department of Financial Regulation
Rule Posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/sites/default/files/Credit%20for%20Reinsurance%20Reg%20-%20Clean.pdf

Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation
Kaj Samsom, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation

10:20 AM

15-P26 - Agency of Human Services, Department of Health/Regulated Drug Rule

(received 6/18/15) (LCAR’s 45-day review period ends 8/2/15)
Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/documents/regulated_drugs_rule.pdf

Dawn Philibert, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health

10:35 AM

15-P29 - Fish and Wildlife Board/10 V.S.A. App. § 4/ Bow and Arrow Hunting, Section 22. Turkey Rule

(received 6/18/15) (LCAR’s 45-day review period ends 8/2/15)
Submitted by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Rule posted here: <http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/about_us/fish_and_wildlife_board/board_rules>

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife

10:55 AM

15-P30 - Fish and Wildlife Board/10 V.S.A. App. § 33. Moose Management Rule

(received 6/18/15) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/2/15)
Submitted by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Rule Posted here: <http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/about_us/fish_and_wildlife_board/board_rules>

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife

11:10 AM

15-P21 – Agency of Natural Resources/Environmental Conservation Department, Waste Management Division/ Salvage Yard Rule

(received 6/19/15) (LCAR’s 45-day review period ends 8/3/15)
Submitted by the Department of Environmental Conservation. Rule Posted here: <http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/about_us/fish_and_wildlife_board/board_rules>

Shawn Donovan, Program Coordinator, Salvage Yark Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
Marc Roy, Manager, Salvage Yard Program, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:25 AM

15-P18 – Department of Labor/VOSHA rule: Recordkeeping – updating partially exempt industries; changes to mandatory reporting of fatalities and injuries

(received 6/18/15) (LCAR’s 45-day review period ends August 13, 2015.
Submitted by Department of Labor. Rule posted here: <http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations/>

Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor

11:45 AM

15-P19 – Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: Part 1928 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture

(received 6/29/15) (LCAR’s 45-day review period ends on August 13, 2015.)
Submitted by the Department of Labor. Rule Posted here: <http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations/>

Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P26 - Agency of Human Services, Department of Health/Regulated Drug Rule

This rule is held over from 7/30/15 meeting.
(received 6/18/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 8/16/15.) Submitted by the Agency of Human Services, Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Dawn Philibert, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health

10:25 PM

15-P18 - Department of Labor/VOSHA rule: Recordkeeping - updating partially exempt industries; changes to mandatory reporting of fatalities and injuries

This rule is held over from the 7/30/15 meeting.
(received 6/29/15) (LCAR's 45-day review periods ends on August 13, 2015) Submitted by Vermont Department of Labor.

Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor

10:45 AM

15-P31 - Methods, Standards and Principles for Establishing Payment Rates for Private Nonmedical Institutions Providing Residential Child Care Services

(received 7/11/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/24/15)
Submitted by the Agency of Human Services, Division of Rate Setting. Rule Posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/departments/office-of-secretary/ahs-drs/pnmi/

Rebecca Fay, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Resources, Division of State Rating

11:05 AM

15-P14 - Vermont Board of Pharmacy/Administrative Rules of the Vermont Board of Pharmacy (received 7/15/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/29/13

(received 7/15/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/29/15)
Submitted by the Vermont Board of Pharmacy. Rule posted here: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/professions/pharmacy.aspx

Larry Labor, R.Ph., Chair, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
Larry Novins, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

11:25 AM

15-P22 - Subordination of Current Use Lien

(received 7/21/15) (LCAR's 45-day review periods ends 9/4/15)
Submitted by the Agency of Administration, Department of Taxes.

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Alison Moody, Paralegal Technician, Department of Taxes

11:40 AM

Committee Discussion: Draft Memo to Standing Committees; 15-P21 Salvage Yard Rules

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P22 - Department of Taxes/Subordination of Current Use Lien

This rule is held over from the 8/13/15 meeting.
(received 7/21/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/4/15) Submitted by the Agency of Administration, Department of Taxes

Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
Alison Moody, Paralegal Technician, Department of Taxes

10:25 AM

15-P24 - Electronic Insurance Notices - Regulation 2014 - 1

(received 7/29/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends on 9/12/15)
Submitted by the Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.drf.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

David Cassetty, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Kaj Samsom, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation

10:45 AM

15-P03 - Natural Resources Board/Act 250 Rule

(received 7/11/15) (LCAR 45-day review period ends on 9/24/15) Submitted by the Natural Resources Board. Rule posted here: http://www.nrb.state.vt.us/

Jon Groveman, Chair, Natural Resources Board

11:05 AM

15-P32 - Department of Public Safety/Rules Regulating Cannabis for Symptom Relief

(received 8/11/15) (LCRs 45-day review period ends 9/25/15) Submitted by the Department of Public Safety. Rule posted here: http://vcic.vermont.gov/marijuana_registry

Rob Merriam, Member, Marijuana for Symptom Relief Oversight Committee
Jeffrey Wallin, VCIC Director, Department of Public Safety
Lindsay Wells, Marijuana Program Administrator, Department of Public Safety

11:25 AM

Committee Discussion: Draft Memo to Standing Committtees; 15-P26, Regulated Drug Rule

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P32 - Department of Public Safety/Rules Regulating Cannabis for symptom Relief

This rule is held over from 8/27/15 meeting. (received 8/11/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/25/15) Submitted by the Department of Public Safety. Rule posted here: http://vcic.vermont.gov/marijuana_registry

Joel Bedard, Founder and CEO, Vermont Hemp Company
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Department of Public Safety
Lindsay Wells, Marijuana Program Administrator, Department of Public Safety
Netaka White, President, Co-Founder, Full Sun Company

10:25 AM

15-P38 - Department of Financial Regulation/Non-Discrimination in Financial Services

(received 8/13/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/27/15) Submitted by: Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

Karla Nuissl, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

10:45 AM

15-P37 - Agency of Human Services/Custody, Control, and Preservation of Information Related to Risk Assessment and Needs Screening

(received 8/19/15) (LCAR 45-day review period ends 10/3/15) Submitted by: Agency of Human Services, Department of Corrections. Rule posted here: http://doc.vermont.gov/about/policies/policies-home1Efeedback

Annie Ramniceanu, Clinical Director, Department of Corrections
Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections

11:05 AM

15-P12 - Department of Health/Chemicals of High Concern in Children's Products Rule

(received 8/25/15) (LCA's 45-day review period ends 10/9/15) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P32 - Department of Public Safety /Rules Regulating Cannabis for Symptom Relief

This rule is held over from 9/10/15 meeting. (received 8/11/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/12/15) Submitted by the Department of Public Safety. Rule posted here: http://vcic.vermont.gov/marijuana_registry

Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Department of Public Safety
Lindsey Well, Marijuana Program Administrator, Department of Public Safety

10:25 AM

15-P12 - Department of Health/Chemicals of High Concern in Children's Products Rule. Request for Extension.

This rule is held over from 9/10/15 meeting. (received 8/25/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/9/15) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

10:40 AM

15-P44 - Vermont Lottery Commission/Powerball Rules - (Effective October 7, 2015)

(received 9/15/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/30/15) Submitted by the Vermont Lottery Commission. Rule posted here: http://vtlottery.com/pdf/PBrules_2014-01.pdf

15-E02 - Emergency Rule - Vermont Lottery Commission/ Powerball Rules - (Effective October 7, 2015) (received 9/30/15)

Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission

11:00 AM

15-P23 - State Board of Education/Prekindergarten Rules

(received 9/15/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/30/15) Submitted by the Agency of Education. Rule posted here: http://education.vermont.gov/;http://humanservices.vermont.gov/departments

Greg Glennon, General Counsel, Agency of Education

11:20 AM

15-P28 - Agency of Human Services/Child Support Guildelines

(received 9/8/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/23/15) Submitted by the Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/ocs/

Joseph Lorman, Staff Attorney, Office of Child Support

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P03 - Natural Resources Board/Act 250 Rule

This rule was held over from the 8/27/15 meeting
(received 8/10/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/31/15) Submitted by the Natural Resources Board. Rule posted here: http://www.nrb.state.vt.us

Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
Jon Groveman, Chair, Natural Resources Board

10:25 AM

15-P35 - Department of Health/Rental Housing Health Code Rule

(received 9/9/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/24/15) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://Healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
MaryEllen Griffin, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid

10:45 AM

15-P39 - Vermont Real Estate Commission/Administrative Rules of the Vermont Real Estate Commission/

(received 9/28/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/12/15) Submitted by the Vermont Real Estate Commission. Rule posted here: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/profession/real-estate-commission

Larry Novins, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
David Raphael, Chair, Real Estate Commission

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P12 - Department of Health/Chemicals of High Concern in Children's Products Rule

This rule was held over from the 10/8/15 meeting. (received 8/11/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/22/15). Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, On behalf of Toy Industry Association
Marc Heinzer, Senior Business System Analyst, Seventh Generation
Sylvia Knight, Advocate & Researcher, Earth Community
Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
Ben Walsh, Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P47 - Department of Financial Regulation / Privacy of Consumer Financial and Health Information Regulation

(received 11/6/15) (LCAR's 45-day review periods ends 12/21/15). Submitted by the Department of Financial Regulation.
Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

10:25 AM

15-P54 - Agency of Human Services, Department of Mental Health / Regulation Establishing Standards for Emergency Involuntary Procedures

(received 11/18/15) (LCAR's 45- day review period ends 1/2/15). Submitted by Agency of Human Services, Department of Mental Health. Rule posted here: http://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Dr. Jaskanwar Batra, Medical Director, Department of Mental Health
Frank Reed, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

10:45 AM

Committee Discussion:

In-Session Meeting Schedule
Draft letter on Vermont Lottery Commssion/Powerball
(Rule 15-E02)
Draft letter on Vermont Department of Health, Rental
Housing Health Code (Rule 15-P35)
Establishing a deadline for pre-meeting submissions

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P45 - Rule Governing the Designation and Establishment of All-Terrain Vehicle Use Trails on State Land

(received 12/1/15) (LCAR 45-day review period ends 1/15/16). Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://anr.vermont.gov/news/ATV-Rule-public-comment

Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Mike Fraysier, ANR Lands Director, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Steve McLeod, Public Policy and Outreach, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
Mark Nelson, Chair, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Rachel Stevens, Chair, Forest and Wildlife Committee, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club

10:25 AM

15-P53 - Department of Liquor Control/Regulations Related to the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor

(received 12/2/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/16/16). Submitted by the Department of Liquor Control. Rule posted here: http://liquorcontrol.vermont.gov

Jim Giffin, Interim Commissioner, Vermont Department of Liquor Control
William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control

10:45 AM

15-P48 - Agency of Human Services, Department of Health/Medicaid Eligibility for High Tech Nursing Rule

(received 12/2/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/16/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Monica Ogelby, Children with Special Needs Clinical Director, Department of Health
Howard Pallotta, General Counsel, Department of Vermont Health Access
Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Bessie Weiss, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Health

11:05 AM

15-P49 - Agency of Human Services, Department of Health/Rules Governing Medication-Assisted Therapy for Opioid Dependence for:

(received 12/2/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends1/16/16) Submitted by: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Tony Folland, ADAP Clinical Services Manager, Department of Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Dawn Philibert, Public Health Policy Advisory, Department of Health

11:25 AM

Committee Discussion: Advance Submission Deadline

- Potential LCAR rule change
- Draft document submission policy

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P45 - Agency of Natural Resources/Rule Governing the Designation and Establishment of All-Terrain Vehicle Use Trails on State Land

This rule was held over from the 12/17/15 meeting. (LCAR 45-day review period ends 1/15/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://anr.vermont.gov/news/ATV-Rule-public-comment

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P48 - Agency of Human Services, Department of Health/Medicaid Eligibility for High Tech Nursing Rule

(received 12/2/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/22/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Monica Ogelby, Children with Special Needs Clinical Director, Department of Health
Howard Pallotta, General Counsel, Department of Vermont Health Access
Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Bessie Weiss, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Health

8:25 AM

15-P49 - Agency of Human Services, Department of Health/Rules Governing Medication-Assisted Therapy for Opioid Dependence for:

(received 12/2/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends1/22/16) Submitted by the Agency of Human Services, Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Tony Folland, ADAP Clinical Services Manager, Department of Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Dawn Philibert, Public Health Policy Advisory, Department of Health

8:40 AM

16-E01 - Emergency rule - Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division

(received January 11, 2016) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/26/16) Submitted by the Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laaws-rules/proposed-adopted

Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Senior Citizens Law Project of Vermont Legal Aid
Steve Constantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

16-E01 - Emergency rule - Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division

(received 1/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/26/16) Submitted by the Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laaws-rules/proposed-adopted

Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Senior Citizens Law Project of Vermont Legal Aid
Steve Constantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

8:15 AM

15-P46 - Department of Labor, VOSHA/VOSHA Rule: Steel Erection Standard

(received 12/18/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/1/16) Submitted by Department of Labor, VOSHA. Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations

Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor

8:25 AM

15-P52 - Department of Labor, VOSHA/VOSHA Rule: Confined Space in Construction

(received 12/18/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/1/16) Submitted by the Department of Labor, VOSHA. Rule posed here: http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations

Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor

8:40 AM

15-P36 - Department of Labor/Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Direct Sellers and Newspaper Carriers

(received 12/21/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/4/16) Submitted by Department of Labor. Rule posed here: http://labor.vermont.gov

Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
Al Getler, President and Publisher, Free Press Media
Patrick McDonough, Distribution Manager, Gannett Publishing Services
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
John Mitchell, Publisher, Times-Argus & Rutland Herald
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Ken Wells, Publisher, Newport Daily Express
Michael Zinser, Attorney, Vermont Press Association and Burlington Free Press

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P36 - Department of Labor/Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Direct Sellers and Newspaper Carriers

(received 12/21/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/4/16) Submitted by Department of Labor. Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov

Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
Al Getler, President and Publisher, Free Press Media
Patrick McDonough, Distribution Manager, Gannett Publishing Services
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Ken Wells, Publisher, Newport Daily Express
Michael Zinser, Attorney (by phone), Vermont Press Association and Burlington Free Press

8:20 AM

15-P64 - Vermont Lottery Commission/Vermont Lottery Commission Rules and Regulations 2015

(received 1/14/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/28/16) Submitted by: Vermont Lottery Commission. http://www.vtlottery.com/pdf/VLCrules-proposed.pdf

Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission

8:40 AM

15-P61 - Department of Health/Shellfish Sanitation Rule

(received 12/30/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/13/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule submitted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P48 - Agency of Human Services, Department of Health/Medicaid Eligibility for High Tech Nursing Rule

(received 12/2/15) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended 2/15/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Sara Lane, Adult Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Monica Ogelby, Children with Special Needs Clinical Director, Department of Health
Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Bessie Weiss, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Health

8:20 AM

15-P50 - Department of Financial Regulation/Regulation I-2015-01-Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Regulation

(received 2/1/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/17/16) Submitted by Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

8:40 AM

15-P45 - Agency of Natural Resources/Rule Governing the Designation and Establishment of All-Terrain Vehicle Use Trails on State Land

(LCAR 45-day review period ends 1/15/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://anr.vermont.gov/news/ATV-Rule-public-comment

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P64 - Vermont Lottery Commission/Vermont Lottery Commission Rules and Regulations 2015

(received 1/14/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/28/16) Submitted by: Vermont Lottery Commission. http://www.vtlottery.com/pdf/VLCrules-proposed.pdf

Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission

8:20 AM

15-P65 - Agency of Commerce and Community Development/Housing Division Rules

(received 2/9/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/2516) Submitted by Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Department of Housing and Community Development. Rule posted here: www.accd.vermont.gov/strong_communities

Dale Azaria, General Counsel, Department of Housing & Community Development
Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P60 - Agency of Human Services, Department of Health/Newborn Screening Rule

(received 2/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/27/16) Submitted by Agency of Human Services, Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Cindy Ingham, RN, Newborn Screening Program Chief
Dell McDonough, RN, Newborn Screening Program Clinical Coordinator

8:25 AM

15-P65 - Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Department of Housing and COmmunity Development/Housing Division Rules

This rule was held over from the February 18, 2016 meeting. (received 2/9/16). Submitted by Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Department of Housing and Community Development. Rule posted here: www.accde.vermont.gov/strong_communities

Dale Azaria, General Counsel, Department of Housing & Community Development
Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P56 - Vermont Transportation Board/Naming of State Owned, Operated or Controlled Transportation Facilities

(received 10/23/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/8/16) Submitted by Vermont Transportation Board. Rule posted here: tboard.vermont.gov

Daniel Dutcher, Assistant Attorney General
Nicholas Marro, Chairman, Transportation Board
John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board

8:20 AM

15-P67 - Vermont Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: 29 CFR Part 1915 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

(received 2/24/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/9/16) Submitted by Vermont Department of Labor. Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/vosha/laws-regulations/

Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P58 - Agency of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicle/Registration and Operation of Snowmobiles, Approved helmets and VAST Snowmobile Registration

(received 2/17/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/2/16) Submitted by Agency of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles. Rule posted here: http://dmv.vermont.gov/dmv_info/rules

Michael Charter, Project Specialist, Agency of Transportation
Shannon Fassett, Chief of Information & Processing Department, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tom McCormick, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Motor Vehicles
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles

8:20 AM

15-P57 - Agency of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles/Registration and Operation of Snowmobiles, Approved helmets and VAST Snowmobile Registrations

(received 2/17/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/2/16) Submitted by Agency of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles. Rule posted here: http://dmv.vermont.gov/dmv_info/rules

Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles

8:35 AM

15-P41 - Department of Children and Families, Child Development Division/Children's Day Care Licensing Regulations for Non-Recurring Clientele

Discussion on extending the department's eight-month adoption deadline only. (received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/16. Submitted by Department of Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families

8:40 AM

15-P43 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Family Child Care Licensing regulations

Discussion on extending the department's eight-month adoption period only. (received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/16) Submitted by Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families

8:45 AM

15-P40 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Child Care Licensing Regulations: Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs

Discussion on extending the department's eight-month adoption period only. (received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/16) Submitted by Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families

8:50 AM

15-P42 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Child Care Licensing Regulations: Registered and Licensed Family Child Care Homes

Discussion on extending the department's eight-month adoption period only. (received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/16) Submitted by: Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions.

Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P55 - Department of Health/Immunization Rule

(received 3/16/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/30/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Retta Dunlap, Home School Parent, Woodbury
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Christine Finley, Immunization Program Chief, Vermont Department of Health
Jennifer Stella, President, Vermont Coalition for Vaccine Choice
Dorian Yates, Co-Director, Voices for Choice

8:25 AM

15-P62 - Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation/Rule Governing the Importation of Untreated Firewood in the State of Vermont

(received 3/11/14) (LCAR 45-day review period ends 4/25/16) Submitted by the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation. Rule posted here: http://fpr.vermont.gov/forest/forest_health/health_management/firewood

Barbara Schultz, Forest Health Program Manager, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P62 - Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation/Rule Governing the Importation of Untreated Firewood into the State of Vermont

(received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/16) Submitted by the Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation. Rule posted here: http://fpr.vermont.gov/forest/forest_health_management/firewood

Barbara Schultz, Forest Health Program Manager, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation

8:15 AM

15-P41 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Children's Day Care Licensing Regulations for Non-Recurring Clientele

(received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/16) Submitted by Department of Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://decf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division

8:30 AM

15-P40 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Child Care Licensing Regulations: Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs

(received March 11, 2016) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/16) Submitted by Department of Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Paul Behrman, Director, Champlain Valley Head Start
Jennifer Benedict, Director of Child Licensing and Financial Assistance, Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division
Kathleen Burroughs, Washington County Provider Group Leader, Washington County Directors Group
Renae Desautels, Owner, Leaps and Bounds Child Care
Heather Mattison, Operations Administrator, Department for Children an dFamilies (DCF), Child Development division
Marianne Miller, Director, Head Start, Capstone Community Action
Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

CANCELLED

8:05 AM

15-P55 - Department of Health/Immunization Rule

(received 3/16/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/30/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Retta Dunlap, Home School Parent, Woodbury
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Christine Finley, Immunization Program Chief, Vermont Department of Health
Dorian Yates, Co-Director, Voices for Choice

8:20 AM

15-P41 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Children's Day Care Licensing Regulations for Non-Recurring Clientele

(received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/16) Submitted by Department of Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://decf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Jennifer Benedict, Director of Child Licensing and Financial Assistance, Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division
Heather Mattison, Operations Administrator, Department for Children an dFamilies (DCF), Child Development division
Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

8:40 AM

15-P40 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Child Care Licensing Regulations: Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs

(received March 11, 2016) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/16) Submitted by Department of Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Jennifer Benedict, Director of Child Licensing and Financial Assistance, Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division
Heather Mattison, Operations Administrator, Department for Children an dFamilies (DCF), Child Development division
Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P55 - Department of Health/Immunization Rule

Retta Dunlap, Home School Parent, Woodbury
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Christine Finley, Immunization Program Chief, Vermont Department of Health
Dorian Yates, Co-Director, Voices for Choice

8:25 AM

16-E02 - Agency of Natural Resources/Groundwater Protection Rule and Strategy

(received 4/13/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/28/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/index.htm

Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

8:40 AM

16-E03 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Hazardous Waste Management

(received 4/13/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/28/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/index.htm

Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

15-P59 - Department of Health/Rule Governing Compliance with Patient Choice at End of Life

(received March 22, 2016) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/6/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

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

8:30 AM

16-P005 - Department of Health/Birth Information Network Rule

(received April 1, 2016) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/16/16) Rule submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Dawn Philbert, Director of Public Health Policy, Department of Health

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

16-P68 - Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Social Workers

(received 4/4/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/19/16) Submitted by the Secretary of State, Office of Professional regulation. Rule posted here: https://www.sec.state.t.us/professional-regulation/list-of-prefessionals/social-workers.aspx

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

8:25 AM

16-P002 - Agency of Education/Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Education Professional

(received 3/31/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/15/16) Submitted by the Agency of Education. Rule posted here: http://education.vermont.gov/licensing/professional-standards/vsbpe

Steven John, Superintendent, Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators
Debora Price, Director Education Quality, Agency of Education

8:50 AM

Committee Discussion: Nonsession Meeting Schedule

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P41 - Department of Children and Families, Child Development Division/Children's Day Care Licensing Regulations for Non-Recurring Clientele

(received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/15/16. Submitted by Department of Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families

10:30 AM

15-P43 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Family Child Care Licensing regulations

(received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/15/16) Submitted by Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Elizabeth Meyer, Child Care Provider, Child Care Resources of Chittenden County
Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families

11:00 AM

15-P40 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Child Care Licensing Regulations: Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs

(received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/15/16) Submitted by Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions

Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families

11:30 AM

15-P42 - Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Child Care Licensing Regulations: Registered and Licensed Family Child Care Homes

(received 3/11/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/15/16) Submitted by: Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/regulation-revisions.

William Moore, President and CEO, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division
Kate Patno, Owner, Starting Points Group Leader

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

16-P001 - Fish and Wildlife Department/10 V.S.A. App. § 22 Turkey Rule

(received 4/21/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/28/16) Submitted by Fish and Wildlife Department. Rule posted here: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/about_us/fish_and_wildlife_board/board_rules

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife

10:30 AM

16-P007 - Department of Financial Regulation/Vermont Securities Regulation

(received 4/13/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/28/15) Submitted by Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/view/regbul?tid=4&field_rb_type_value-Regulation

Daniel Raddock, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Christopher Smith, Director of Capitol Markets, Department of Financial Regulation

11:00 AM

16-E04 - Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division

(received 5/10/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/24/16) Rule submitted by Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed-adopted.

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

15-P63 - Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Forests, Parks & jRecreation/Acceptable Management Practices for Maintaining Water Quality on Logging Jobs in Vermont

Request for eight-month adoption deadline (7/16/16) extension.

Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

10:20 AM

16-P09 - Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division/Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule

(received 6/3/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/18/16) Submitted by Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed-adopted

Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

10:40 AM

16-P11 - Agency of Human Services/Hospice Services

(received 6/13/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/28/16) Submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dvha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

11:00 AM

16-P12 - Agency of Human Services/Whole Blood

(received 6/13/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/28/16) Submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dvha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

11:20 AM

16-P13 - Agency of Human Services/Sterilizations and Related Procedures

(received 6/13/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/28/16) Submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dvha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

11:40 AM

15-P68 - Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Social Workers

(resubmitted 6/14/16) (public comment period was reopened after the 5/5/16 LCAR approval. Submitted by the Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation. Rule posted here: https://www/sec.state.vt.us/professional - regulations/list-of-professions/social-workers.aspx

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

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

16-P13 - Agency of Human Services/Sterilizations and Related Procedures

(received 6/13/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/28/16) Submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dvha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
Howard Pallotta, General Counsel, Department of Vermont Health Access

10:30 AM

16-P06 - Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division/Child Care Licensing Regulations: Afterschool Child Care Programs

(received 6/14/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/29/16) Submitted by the Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd-blog/proposal-revisions-afterschool-child-care-programs-regulations.

Heather Mattison, Operations Administrator, Department for Children an dFamilies (DCF), Child Development division
Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

16-P04 - Public Service Board/4.100 Small Power Production and Cogeneration

(received July 14, 2016) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/28/16) Submitted by Public Service Board. Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/statutesrulesandguidelines/rule4100

Danielle Changala, General Counsel, Ranger Solar
Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board

10:25 AM

16-P08 - Agency of Human Services/VPharm Rules (Rules 5420 and 5430)

(received 7/26/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/9/16) Submitted by the Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed-adopted

Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

10:50 AM

16-E05 - Public Service Board/Temporary RUle on Sound Levels from Wind Generation Facilities

(received 7/27/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/10/16) Submitted by Public Service Board. Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/statutesrulesandguidelines/proposedrules/temporaryrulesonwindgenerationsound

John Brabant, Regulatory Affairs Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Kevin Fink, Policy Analyst, Public Service Board
Tom Knauer, Utility Analyist, Public Service Board

11:20 AM

16-P03 - Agency of Natural Resources/Combined Sewer Overflow Rule

(received 7/28/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/11/16) Submitted by the Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/laws

Julia Butzler, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
Anthony Iarrapino, Counsel, Lake Champlain International, Inc.
Elena Mihaly, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Megan Moir, Assistant DPW Director, Water Resources, City Of Burlington
Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner, Rutland City

11:40 AM

Committee Discussion: Electronic Distribution of LCAR Rules

Albert Coccagna, Systems Administrator, Legislative Council
Duncan Goss, Systems Analyst/Business Manager, Legislative Council
Kevin Moore, Deputy Director, Information Technology, Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

16-P03 - Agency of Natural Resources/Combined Sewer Overflow Rule

(received 7/28/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/11/16) Submitted by the Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/laws

Julia Butzler, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
Anthony Iarrapino, Counsel, Lake Champlain International, Inc.
Elena Mihaly, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner, Rutland City

10:45 AM

16-P04 - Public Service Board/4.100 Small Power Production and Cogeneration

(received July 14, 2016) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/28/16) Submitted by Public Service Board. Rule posted here: http://psb.vermont.gov/statutesrulesandguidelines/rule4100

Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
George Young, Policy Director, Public Service Board

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion: Electronic Distribution of LCAR Rules

Albert Coccagna, Systems Administrator, Legislative Council
Duncan Goss, Systems Analyst/Business Manager, Legislative Council
Kevin Moore, Deputy Director, Information Technology, Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

Committee Discussion: Electronic Distribution of LCAR Rules

Duncan Goss, Systems Analyst/Business Manager, Legislative Council
Kevin Moore, Deputy Director, Information Technology, Legislative Council

10:30 AM

16-P28 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for

Certified Apprentice Addiction Professionals, Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.
(received 8/29/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/13/16). Submitted by Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation. Rule posted here: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professions/alcohol-drug-abuse-counselors.aspx

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

11:00 AM

15-P63 - Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation/Acceptable Management Practices for Maintaining Water Quality on Logging Jobs in Vermont

(received on 8/23/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/7/16). Submitted by the Agency of Natural resources. Rule posted here: http://anr.vermont.gov/forests-parks-rec

Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation

Hearing Type

Standard

9:05 AM

15-P63 - Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation/Acceptable Management Practices for Maintaining Water Quality on Logging Jobs in Vermont

(received on 8/23/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/7/16). Submitted by the Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://anr.vermont.gov/forests-parks-rec

Mark Doty, Government Relations Manager, Weyerhaeuser Company
Steve Hardy, Vermont Forest Products Association
Robbo Holleran, Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
Jonathan Wood, Certified Forester

9:35 AM

16-P24 - Department of Public Safety/Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code

(received 8/23/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/7/16) Submitted by the Department of Public Safety. Rule submitted here: www.firesafety.gov

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

10:05 AM

16-P26 - Fish and Wildlife Department/10 V.S.A. App. § 7 Bear Management Rule

(received 8/23/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/6/16) Rule submitted by Fish and Wildlife Department. Rule posted here: http://vtfishandwildlife.com/cms/one.aspx?portalID-73163&pageID=152971

Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife

10:35 AM

16-E06 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Rule

(received 8/25/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/9/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rules posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/commissioners-office/pfoa

Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:06 AM

16-E07 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Groundwater Protection Rule and Strategy

(received 8/25/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/9/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/commissioners-office/pfoa

Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Alyssa Schuren, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

Hearing Type

Standard

9:05 AM

15-P63 - Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation/Acceptable Management Practices for Maintaining Water Quality on Logging Jobs in Vermont

(received 8/23/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/7/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Rule posted here:

Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation

9:20 AM

16-P32 - Department of Financial Regulation/Vermont Small Business Offerings

(received 8/31/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/15/16) Submitted by Department of Financial Regulation

Nicole Mazur, Department of Financial Regulation

9:40 AM

16-P33 - Department of Financial Regulation/Filing Rule for Federal Covered Securities described in Section 18Ib)(4)(D) of the Securities Act of 1933

(received 8/31/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/31/16) Submitted by Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/view/regbul?tid=4&field_rb_type_value=Regulation

Nicole Mazur, Department of Financial Regulation

10:00 AM

16-P18 - Department of Labor/Vermont Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Rule 20.1300

(received 8/30/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/14/16) Submitted by Department of Labor. Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/legal-information/proposed-rules/

Phyllis Phillips, Staff Attorney, Department of Labor

10:20 AM

16-P17 - Department of Labor/Vermont Workers' Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation Rules 58.3000, 58.4000, 58.5000 and 58.5500

(received 8/30/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends10/14/16) Submitted by: Department of Labor. Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/legal-information/proposed-rules/

Phyllis Phillips, Staff Attorney, Department of Labor

10:40 AM

16-P16 - Department of Labor/Vermont Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Rules 11.1400 and 12.1730

(received 8/30/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/14/16) Submitted by Department of Labor. Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov/legal-information/proposed-rules/

Phyllis Phillips, Staff Attorney, Department of Labor

11:00 AM

16-P21 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Use of Public Waters Rules

(received 8/30/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/14/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/laws

Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:20 AM

16-P22 - Agency of Natural Resources/Snowmobiling on State-Owned Lands Rules

(received 8/30/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/14/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/laws

Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:40 AM

16-P23 - Agency of Natural Resources/Rules for Use of All-Terrain Vehicles on Ice-Covered Bodies of Public Water

(received 8/30/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/14/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/laws

Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

Hearing Type

Standard

10:05 AM

16-P19 - Department of Health/Advance Directives for Health Care Rule

(received 8/15/16) (LCAR's 45-day extension period ends 10/24/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Bessie Weiss, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Health

10:20 AM

16-P40 - Department of Health/Newborn Screening Program Rule

(received 9/19/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/3/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx.

Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Dr. Walter Gundel, Cardiologist, American Heart Associaton

10:40 AM

16-E08 - Department of Health/Birth Information Network Rule

(received 9/20/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/4/16) Submitted by Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health

11:00 AM

16-P27 - Department of Financial Regulation/Vermont Disclosure Form - Amount to be Financed in a Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Contract

(received 9/19/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/3/16) Submitted by Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

Karla Nuissl, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

11:15 AM

15-P15 - Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets/Required Agricultural Practices Rule for the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program

(received 9/14/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/29/16) Submitted by Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Rule posted here: http://agriculture.vermont.gov/

Rep. David L. Deen
Bernie Guillmette, Dairy Farmers of America
Richard Hall, Owner, Fairmont Farm, Inc.
Chanin Hill, Four Hills Farm
Harold Howrigan, Chairman, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, Inc. Board of Directors
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Tim Magnant, Board Member, Farmer's Watershed Alliance
James H. Maroney Jr., Leicester
Jacques Parent, Chair, Green Mountain Federation
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Bill Rowell, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
Joe Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Introduction

9:05 AM

16-E09 - Vermont Lottery Commission/Mega Millions Rules

-Emergency Rule-
(received 10/19/2016) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/3/2016)
Submitted by: Vermont Lottery Commission

Mary Cassani, Business Manager, Vermont Lottery Commission

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16-E10 - Vermont Lottery Commission/Powerball Rules

-Emergency Rule-
(received 10/19/2016) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends on 12/3/2016)
Submitted by: Vermont Lottery Commission

Mary Cassani, Business Manager, Vermont Lottery Commission
Mary Cassani, Business Manager, Vermont Lottery Commission
Mary Cassani, Business Manager, Vermont Lottery Commission

9:20 AM

16-P35 - Agency of Human Services/Planned Parenthood of Vermont

(received 10/3/16) (LCAR's 45-day review periods ends 11/17/16) Submitted by: Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

9:30 AM

16-P36 - Agency of Human Services/Health Care Administrative Rules Introduction

(received 10/3/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/17/16) Submitted by: Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

9:40 AM

16-P37 - Agency of Human Services/Health Care Administrative Rules Definitions

(received 10/3/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/17/16) Submitted by: Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices-vermont.gov/on-line-rules

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

9:50 AM

16-P38 - Agency of Human Services/Eyewear and Vision Care Services

(received 10/3/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/17/16) Submitted by: Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

10:00 AM

16-P39 - Agency of Human Services/Audiology Services

(received 10/3/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/17/16) Submitted by: Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

10:10 AM

16-P15 - Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets/Required Agricultural Practices Rule for Agriculture Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program

Rep. David L. Deen, Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
Tom Eaton, Richmond, Vermont
Jon Groveman, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Richard Hall, Owner, Fairmont Farm, Inc.
Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Lake Champlain International, Inc.
Joanna Lidback, Westmore, Vermont
Scott Magnan, Board Member, Farmer's Watershed Alliance of Franklin and Grand Isle
Mark Magnan, Board Member, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
James Maroney
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jacques Parent, Chairman, Green Mountain Dairy Federation
Bill Rowell, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
Mary Russ, White River Partnership
Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Keith Sprague, Owner, The Sprague Farm
Tim Taft, Owner, Taft's Milk and Maple
Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation

11:40 AM

16-P20 - Department of Financial Regulation/Health Care Stop Loss Insurance - Regulation H-2009-02

(received 9/28/16) (LCA$'s 45-day review period ends 11/12/16) Submitted by: Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations

Emily Kisicki, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

Hearing Type

Standard

9:35 AM

15-P69 - Department of Health/Public Spas and Hot Tubs

Request for Extension of Eight-Month Adoption Deadline. Rule is scheduled to be heard on December 1, 2016.

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

9:45 AM

15-P70 - Department of Health/Licensed Lodging Establishment

Request for Extension of Eight-Month Adoption Deadline. Rule is scheduled to be heard on December 1, 2016.

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

10:05 AM

16-P37 - Agency of Human Services/Health Care Administrative Rules Definitions

(received 10/3/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/17/16) Submitted by Agency of Human Services. Rule posted here: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
Marilyn Mahusky, Staff Attorney, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid

10:20 AM

16-P36 - Agency of Human Services/Health Care Administrative Rules Introduction

Agency's response to notice of objection dated November 3, 2016.

(LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/17/16)

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

10:40 AM

16-P15 - Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets/Required Agricultural Practices Rule for Agriculture Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program

Committee Discussion

(received 9/14/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/19/16) Submitted by Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Rule posted here: http://agriculture.vermont.gov

Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

11:00 AM

16-P30 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Water Quality Standards

(received 9/29/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/2/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule submitted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/laws

Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:20 AM

16-P34 - Agency of Natural Resources/Miscellaneous Amendments to the Vermont Air Pollution Control Regulations

(received 10/4/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/18/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/laws

Megan O'Toole, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources

11:35 AM

16-P25 - Agency of Human Services/8200 Standards for Issuers Participating in the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

Department filed a letter on 11/15/16 to withdraw rule.

(received 9/32/27) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/2/16) Submitted by the Agency of Human Services, Department of Vermont Health Access. Rule submitted here: http://human Services.vermont.gov/on-line-rules/dvha

Howard Pallotta, General Counsel, Department of Vermont Health Access

Hearing Type

Standard

9:05 AM

16-P48 - Department of Health/Vermont Prescription Monitoring system Rule

(received 11/114/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/23/16. Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index-aspx.

Jessa Barnard, Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Stephen Leffler M.D., Chief Medical Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center

9:20 AM

16-P47 - Department of Health/Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain

(received 11/14/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/29/16) Submitted by the Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Jessa Barnard, Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
Devon Green, Vice President of Government, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Stephen Leffler M.D., Chief Medical Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center

9:40 AM

15-P69 - Department of Health/Public Spas and Hot Tubs

(received 11/7/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/22/16) Submitted by: Department of Health. Rule submitted here: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov

Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Liz Wirsing, Food & Lodging Program Chief, Department of Health

10:00 AM

16-P70 - Department Health/Licensed Lodging Establishment Rule

(received 11/4/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/19/16) Submitted by: Department of Health. Rule posted here: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx.

Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Marty Kulczyk, Robert Frost Mountain Cabins
Tim Piper, President, Vermont Inn and Bed & Breakfast Association
Liz Wirsing, Food & Lodging Program Chief, Department of Health

10:20 AM

16-P41 - Department of Financial Regulation/Online Posting of Prescription Drug Formularies by Health Insurers

(received 11/7/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/22/16) Submitted by Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: www.dfr.vermont.gov

Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
David Martini, Director of Health Insurance Policy, Director of External Appeals Program, Department of Financial Regulation

10:40 AM

16-P43 - Department of Financial Regulation/Credit Union Member Business Loans

(received 11/3/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/19/16) Rule submitted by Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-ruling-and-regulations

Steve Knudson, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

11:00 AM

Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rules

Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services

11:30 AM

16-P62 - Public Service Board/5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operations of Net-Metering Systems

Rule Filing Status Update

Sarah Hofmann, Board Member, Public Service Board
Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board

Hearing Type

Standard

9:05 AM

16-P62 - Public Service Boards/5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operations of Net-Metering Systems

Rule Filing Status Update

Sarah Hofmann, Board Member, Public Service Board
Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Service Board

9:35 AM

16-P63 - Department of Liquor Control (DLC)/Regulations Related to the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor

(received 11/30/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/14/16) Submitted by the Department of Liquor Control (DLC) Rule posted here: liquorcontrol.vermont.gov

William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control

9:50 AM

16-P53 - Department of Labor/Earned Sick Time Rules

(received 11/23/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/12/17) Rule submitted by: Department of Labor. Rule posted here: http://labor.vermont.gov

Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

10:10 AM

16-P42 - Department of Financial Regulation/Consumer Protection and Quality Requirements for Managed Care Organizations

(received 11/22/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/6/17) Submitted by: Department of Financial Regulation. Rule posted here: www.dfr.vermnt.gov

Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
Jackie Hughes, General Council, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
David Martini, Director of Health Insurance Policy, Director of External Appeals Program, Department of Financial Regulation
Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate

10:25 AM

16-P29 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Regulation

(received 11/14/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/29/16) Submitted by the Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/commissioners-ofice/pfoa

Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:45 AM

16-P31 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Groundwater Protection Rule & Strategy

(received 11/14/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/29/16) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/commissioners-officd/pfoa

Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:00 AM

16-P30 - Agency of Natural Resources//Vermont Water Quality Standards

Error in name of water in Water Quality Classification Table in Vermont Water Quality Standards

Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:05 AM

16-P50 - Agency of Natural Resources/2017 Vermont Stormwater Management Manual Rule

(received 11/29/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/13/17) Rule submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/stormwater

Kevin Burke, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:20 AM

16-P51 - Agency of Natural Resources/Stormwater Management Rule

(received 11/29/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends1/13/16) Rule posted here: http://dec.vermnt.gov/watershed/stormwater

Kevin Burke, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:35 AM

16-P52 - Agency of Natural Resources/Stormwater Management Rule for Stormwater-Impaired Waters

(received 11/29/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/13/16) Rule submitted by: Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermnt.gov/watershed/stormwater

Kevin Burke, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:50 AM

Review Draft Memorandums to the Standing Committees

Hearing Type

Standard

8:05 AM

16-P49 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Wetland Rules

(received 11/29/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/13/17) Submitted by Agency of Natural Resources. Rule posted here: http://dec.vermont.gov/laws

Seth Deyo, Vermont Recreation Director, Town of Vernon
Sandra Harris, Vernon Selectboard Vice Chair, Town of Vernon
Laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Michelle Pong, Town Administrator, Town of Vernon
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation

8:20 AM

16-E11 - Department of Health/Birth Information Network Rule

(received 12/22/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/5/17) Rule submitted by Department to Health. Rule posted here:http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx

Lillian Colasurdo, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health

8:40 AM

16-P14 - State Board of Education (SBE)/Rule 2240 Certification of Postsecondary Schools, SBE rule 2240 et seq. through Rule 2266

and Request for Extension of Time to File Final Proposed Rule.

(received 12/21/16) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/4/17) Submitted by State Board of Education. Rule posted here: http://education.vermont.gov/state-board

Clare O'Shaughnessy, Attorney, Agency of Education

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Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR)

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