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Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR)

Proposed rules must go through a public hearing process before they become final proposed rules reviewed by LCAR. For notices of proposed rules postings, please visit the Secretary of State's Proposed Rules Postings website. When a rule is on the committee's agenda, contact Charlene Dindo (charlene@leg.state.vt.us) at least 48 hours in advance if you want to testify. Each document on the rule (including handouts, testimony, and proposals for change to the rule) must be submitted to Ms. Dindo at least two business days before the meeting. The submission should be sent electronically to Ms. Dindo's email address. Documents not submitted to committee staff will not be considered.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report

Thursday, January 14, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

Committee Discussion: Potential Revisions to the Committee's Procedural Rules


Thursday, February 4, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Convene, Elect Chair and Vice Chair

8:10 AM

20-P11 - Board of Education/Special Education Finance and Census-Based Funding

Board of Education's Request for Extension of the Adoption
Deadline

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
8:25 AM

20-P14 - Vermont Department of Labor/VOSHA Rule: Section 29 CFR 1904.41 Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Records to OSHA

VOSHA's Request for Extension of the Adoption Deadline

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
8:45 AM

20-P15 - Department of Health/Regulations for Lead Control

Department of Health's Request for Extension of Adoption
Deadline

  • Shayla Livingston, Department of Health

Thursday, February 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-E01 - Department of Health/Emergency Administrative Rules for Remote Hearings for the Board of Medical Practice

(received 1/21/21) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

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

Thursday, February 25, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

20-P23 - Agency of Human Services/Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

(received 2/5/21) LCAr's 45-day review period ends 3/22/21. Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
8:30 AM

20-P24 - Agency of Human Services/Ambulance Services

(received 2/5/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/22/21) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-adminstrative-rules-hcar

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services

Thursday, April 1, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-E02 - Office of Professional Regulation/Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Remote Notarization

(Received 3/11/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/21) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/statutes-rules-resources/

  • Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Secretary of State
8:20 AM

21-03 - Department of Health/Hospital Licensing Rule

(Received 3/15/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/29/21) Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/publiccomment

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
8:35 AM

20-P15 - Department of Health/Regulations for Lead Control

Review of the Rule and Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

(received 3/15/21) (LCAR's s45-day review period ends 4/29/21) Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comments

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Meg McCarthy, Compliance and Enforcement Advisor Environmental Health Division, Department of Health

Thursday, April 15, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

20-P15 - Department of Health/Regulations for Lead Control

(received 3/15/21) (LCAR's s45-day review period ends 4/29/21) Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comments

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Meg McCarthy, Compliance and Enforcement Advisor Environmental Health Division, Department of Health

Thursday, April 22, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-E04 - Office of Secretary of State/Rule on Rulemaking

(received 4/2/21) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/secretary-of-state-services/apa-rules/

  • Louise Corliss, APA Clerk, Secretary of State
  • Angela Valentinetti, Administrative Services Director, Office of Secretary of State
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
8:30 AM

20-P26 - Department of Financial Regulation/Third Party Administrator Rule

(received 4/5/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/20/21) Rule posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/view/regbul

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

Thursday, April 29, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

20-P11 - Agency of Education - Special Education Finance and Census-Based Funding

(received 4/7/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/27/21) Rule posted here: https://education.vermont.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rulemaking

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Meagan Roy, Director of Student Support Services, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators, Chair, Census-Based Funding Advisory Group
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
8:30 AM

20-P12 - Agency of Education/Special Education Rules, Parts B (ages 3-22) and C (birth to Age 3)

(received 4/7/28) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/27/21) Rule posted here: https://education.vermont.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rulemaking

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Marilyn Mahusky, Staff Attorney, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Sheri Rockcastle, Parent
  • Meagan Roy, Director of Student Support Services, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators, Chair, Census-Based Funding Advisory Group
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education

Thursday, May 6, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

20-P11 - Agency of Education - Special Education Finance and Census-Based Funding

(received 4/7/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/27/21) Rule posted here: https://education.vermont.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rulemaking

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Meagan Roy, Director of Student Support Services, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators, Chair, Census-Based Funding Advisory Group
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
8:15 AM

20-P12 - Agency of Education/Special Education Rules, Parts B (ages 3-22) and C (birth to Age 3)

(received 4/7/28) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/27/21) Rule posted here: https://education.vermont.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rulemaking

  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Marilyn Mahusky, Staff Attorney, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Meagan Roy, Director of Student Support Services, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators, Chair, Census-Based Funding Advisory Group
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
8:20 AM

21-P03 - Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board/10 V.S.A. App. § 122. Fish Management Regulation

(received 4/9/21) LCAR's) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/24/21) Rule posted here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about0us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
8:30 AM

21-E05 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/PUC Emergency Rule 2.500 COVID-19 Emergency Procedures

(received 4/13/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/28/21) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Steph Hoffman, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont Public Utility Commission
8:40 AM

20-P22 - Department of Corrections/Earned Time Rule

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

  • Anne Corbin, Department of Corrections
  • Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
8:50 AM

20-P21 - VOSHA - VOSHA Review Board Rules of Procedure

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

  • Carolyn Desche, Director, VOSHA Review Board
  • Leigh Keyser Phillips, Chair, VOSHA Review Board

Thursday, May 20, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-E06 - Department of Health/Reportable and Communicable Diseases Emergency Rule

(received 4/19/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/3/21) Rule posted here: http://www.health

  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
8:15 AM

20-P22 - Agency of Human Services/Earned Time Rule

(received 4/28/21) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/22/21) Rule posted here: https://doc.vermont.gov/policies-directives-and-rules

  • Anne Corbin, Department of Corrections
  • Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
8:30 AM

21-P01 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Pollution Abatement Facility Operator RUle

(received 4/27/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/11/21) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/wastewater/rulemaking

  • Amy Polaczyk, Wastewater Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
8:45 AM

21-P02 - Agency of Education/Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals

(received 4/22/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/6/21) Rule posted here: www.education.vermont.gov

  • Patrick Halladay, Division Director for Education Quality, Agency of Education
  • Erik Remmers, Chair, Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators
8:55 AM

Committee Review of LCAR's Non-Session Meeting Schedule


Thursday, May 27, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

21-P02 - Agency of Education/Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals

(received 4/22/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/6/21) Rule posted here: www.education.vermont.gov

  • Patrick Halladay, Division Director for Education Quality, Agency of Education
  • Erik Remmers, Chair, Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators
9:30 AM

Committee Review of LCAR's Non-Session Meeting Schedule


Thursday, June 17, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

21-E07 - Department of Corrections/Earned Good Time - Repeal of Emergency Rule

(received 5/12/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/26/21) Rule posted here: https://doc.vermont.gov/policies-directives-and-rules

  • Anne Corbin, Department of Corrections
  • Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
9:30 AM

20-P25 - Agency of Natural Resources/Clean Water Service Provider Rule

(received 5/25/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/9/21) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/water-investment/statues-rules-policies/act-76

  • Katelyn Ellermann, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Karen Freeman, Director of Conservation Programs, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Neil Kamman, Director, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Rottler, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mary Russ, Executive Director, White River Partnership
  • Holden Sparacino, Water Quality Programs Manager, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Bonnie Waninger, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission

Thursday, July 1, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

20-P25 - Agency of Natural Resources/Clean Water Service Provider Rule

(received 5/25/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/9/21) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/water-investment/statues-rules-policies/act-76

  • Katelyn Ellermann, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Neil Kamman, Director, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Rottler, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:25 AM

21-P05 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule, General Provisions and Definitions (Part 1)

(received 6/4/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period end 7/19/21) Rule posted here: https://human services.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

  • Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  • Sean Sheehan, Senior Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Vermont Health Access
9:35 AM

21-P06 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule; Financial Methodologies (Part 5)

(received 6/4/21) (LCAR 45-day review period ends 7/19/21) Rule posted here: http://humanservices-vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

  • Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  • Sean Sheehan, Senior Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Vermont Health Access
9:45 AM

21-P07- HBEE Rule. Eligibility and Enrollment Procedures (Part 7)

(received 6/4/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/19/21) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

  • Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  • Sean Sheehan, Senior Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Vermont Health Access
9:55 AM

21-P08 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule State Fair Hearings and Expedited Eligibility Appeals (Part 8)

(received 6/4/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/19/21) Rule posted here: httpss://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

  • Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  • Sean Sheehan, Senior Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Vermont Health Access
10:05 AM

21-P09 - Agency of Human Services/Home Health Services

(received 5/19/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/3/21) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcarules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
10:15 AM

21-P10 - Agency of Human Services/Durable Medical Equipment

(received 5/19/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/3/21) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
10:25 AM

21-P11 - Agency of Human Services/Medical Supplies

(received 5/19/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/3/21) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
10:35 AM

21-P12 - Agency of Human Services/Applied Behavior Analysis Services

(received 5/19/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/3/21) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services

Thursday, July 15, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

20-P21 - VOSHA Review Board/VOSHA Review Board Rules of Procedure

(received 6/15/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/30/21) Rules posted here: https://voshaboard.vermont.gov

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Carolyn Desche, Director, VOSHA Review Board
  • Leigh Keyser Phillips, Chair, VOSHA Review Board
11:00 AM

21-E08 - Department of Financial Regulation/Access to Health Care Services Related to COVID-19

(received 6/29/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/15/21) Rule posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Gavin Boyles, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

Thursday, July 29, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

20-P21 - VOSHA Review Board/VOSHA Review Board Rules of Procedure

(received 6/15/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/30/21) Rules posted here: https://voshaboard.vermont.gov

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
  • Carolyn Desche, Director, VOSHA Review Board
  • Leigh Keyser Phillips, Chair, VOSHA Review Board
10:15 AM

21-E08 - Department of Financial Regulation/Access to Health Care Services Related to COVID-19

(received 6/29/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/15/21) Rule posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
10:25 AM

21-E09 - Office of Professional Regulation/Interim Rules for Clinical Pharmacy

(received 7/1/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends August 15, 2021) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/pharmacy/statutes-rules-resources

  • Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
11:00 AM

21-E10 - Public Utility Commission/PUC Emergency Rule 2.600 COVID-19 Emergency Disconnection Rule

(received 7/7/21) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/22/21) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  • Steph Hoffman, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont Public Utility Commission
11:30 AM

Review of Correspondence to the House Committee on Health Care and Senate Committees on Health and Welfare and Finance


Thursday, August 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

21-P04 - Agency of Human Services/Rules Governing Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

(received 7/14/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/28/21) Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
10:30 AM

21-E11 - VOSHA/VOSHA Subpart U, COVID 19 Emergency Temporary Standard

(received 7/14/21) (LCAR"s 45-day review period ends 8/28/21) Rule posted here: Rules & Publications, Department of Labor

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
11:00 AM

21-E12 - Department of Health/Emergency Administrative Rules for Remote Hearings for the Board of Medical Practice

(received 7/27/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/10/21) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

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

Thursday, September 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

21-P17 - Office of the Secretary of State/Rule on Rulemaking

(received 7/29/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/12/21) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/secretary-of-state-services/spa-rules/

  • Louise Corliss, APA Clerk, Secretary of State
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office

Thursday, September 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

21-P17 - Office of the Secretary of State/Rule on Rulemaking

(received 7/29/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/12/21) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/secretary-of-state-services/spa-rules/

  • Louise Corliss, APA Clerk, Secretary of State
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
10:45 AM

21-E13 - Department of Health/Hospital Licensing Rule

(received 8/31/21) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/15/21. Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/avout-us/laws-regulatiions/publiccomment

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
11:15 AM

21-P15 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for PRivate Investigators and Security Guards

(received 8/27/21) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/11/21. Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/private-investigative-security-services/statutes-rules-resources/

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

Thursday, October 21, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

21-E14 - Office of Professional Regulation/Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Remote Notarization

(received 9/15/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/30/21) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/statutes-rules-resources/

  • Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Secretary of State
10:15 AM

21-E15 - Office of Secretary of State/Rule on Rulemaking

(received 9/22/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/6/21) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/secretary-of-state-services/apa-rules

  • Louise Corliss, APA Clerk, Secretary of State
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
10:25 AM

Public Hearing on Emergency Housing Waiver and Variance of Rules, EH-700-EH-765

Please copy the link below and paste in a browser to review the memo regarding this topic
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2022/WorkGroups/LCAR/Documents and Testimony/W~Anthea DexterCooper~Public Hearing Warning for Emergency Housing Waiver and Variance of Rules~10-11-2021.pdf

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tina Gray Rand, Citizen, Berlin
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessica Radbord, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Anne Sosin, Policy Fellow, Dartmouth College

Thursday, November 4, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

21-E16 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/PUC Emergency Rule 2.500 COVID-19 Emergency Procedures

(received 10/7/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/21/21) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  • Steph Hoffman, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont Public Utility Commission
10:20 AM

21-P26 - Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation/Vermont Joint Quarantine No. 1 (Scleroderris Canker)

(received 9/27/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/11/21) Rule posted here: https:/agriculture.vermont.gov

  • Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Josh Halman, Forest Health Specialist, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
  • David Huber, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Forests. Parks and Recreation
  • Judy Rosovsky, State Etomologist, Agency of Agriculture, Dept of Food and Markets
10:35 AM

21-P25 - Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets/Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Quarantine

(received 9/27/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/11/21) Rule posted here: https://agriculture.vermont.gov

  • Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Josh Halman, Forest Health Specialist, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
  • David Huber, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Forests. Parks and Recreation
  • Judy Rosovsky, State Etomologist, Agency of Agriculture, Dept of Food and Markets
10:50 AM

21-P21 - Department of Taxes/Allocation and Apportionment of Vermont Net Income by Corporations

(received 10/1/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/15/21) Rule posted here: tax.vermont.gov

  • Will Baker, Director of Legal Unit, Department of Taxes
11:05 AM

21-P13 - Department of Financial Regulation/Health Care Stop Loss Insurance (H-2009-02)

(received 9/29/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/13/21) Rule posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
11:20 AM

21-P14 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for the Assessing of Professional Credentials Obtained Outside the United States

(received 9/24/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/8/21) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/regulatory/reducing-barriers/new-americans/

  • Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Secretary of State
11:35 AM

21-P24 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Use of Public Waters Rule

(received 10/4/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/18/21) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/laws

  • Oliver Pierson, Lakes and Ponds Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources

Thursday, November 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

21-P29 - Department of Financial Regulation/Rule No. S-2016-01, Vermont Securities Regulations (Revised 2021)

(received 10/15/20) (LCR's 45-day review period ends 11/29/21) Rule posted here: https://drf.vermont.gov/about-s/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment#securities

  • William Carrigan, Deputy Commissioner of Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Erin Moore, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
10:25 AM

21-E17 - Department for Children and Families/Licensing Regulations for Registered and Licensed Family Child Care Homes

(received 10/8/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/22/21). Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-regs

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
10:45 AM

21-E18 - Department for Children and Families/Licensing Regulations for Afterschool Child Care Program

(received 10/8/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/22/21). Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-regs

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
11:05 AM

21-E19 - Department for Children & Families/Child Care Licensing Regulations: Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program

(received 10/8/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/22/21) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-regs

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
11:25 AM

21-E20 - Department of Health/Reportable and Communicable Diseases Emergency Rule

(received 10/13/21) (LCAR's 45-day reivew period ends 11/27/21) Rule posted here: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
11:45 AM

21-P27 - Department of Health/Hospital Licensing Rule

(received 10/19/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/3/21) Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/publiccomment

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health

Thursday, December 2, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

21-P13 - Department of Financial Regulation/Health Care Stop Loss Insurance (H-2009-02)

(received 9/29/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/06/21) Rule posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
10:30 AM

21-P31 - Department of Financial Regulation/Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Administrative Procedures

(received 10/24/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/6/21) Rule posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-generalcounsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

  • Sheila Grace, Special Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Daniel Raddock, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion:

Review of draft memo regarding Development and Enforcement of an
Investment Advisor's Code of Ethics and Written Policies on
Vulnerable Adults

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion:

Review of draft memo regarding 21-E17/Licensing Regulations for
Registered and Licensed Family Child Care Homes; 21-E18/Licensing
Regulations for Afterschool Child Care Program; and 21-E19/Child
Care Licensing Regulations: Center-Based Child Care and Preschool
Program


Thursday, December 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

21-P16 - VOSHA/VOSHA Rule: 29 CFR 1910.1024. Updates and Revisions of the Beryllium Standard or General Industry

Received 11/24/21. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/8/22. Rule posted here: https://labor.vermont.gov/vosha

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
10:25 AM

21-P19 - Green Mountain Care Board/Rule 8.000: Data Submission

Received 11/7/21. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/1/22. Rule posted here: https://gmcboard.vermont.gov/publications/rules-statues

  • Russ McCracken, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kathryn O'Neill, Director of Data Management Analysis and Data Integrity, Green Mountain Care Board
10:45 AM

21-P20 - Green Mountain Care Board/Rule 9.000: Data Release

Received 11/17/21. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/1/22). Rule posted here: https://gmcboard.vermont.gov/publication/rules-statutes

  • Russ McCracken, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kathryn O'Neill, Director of Data Management Analysis and Data Integrity, Green Mountain Care Board
11:05 AM

21-P33 - Department of Health/Emergency Medical Services Rule

Received 11/29/21. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/13/22. Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
11:30 AM

21-P28 - Agency of Natural Resources/10 App. V.S.A. § 10. Vermont Endangered and Threatened Species Rule

Received 10/21/21. LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 12/31/21. Rule posted here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/conserve/endangered-and-threatened-species

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Rosalind Renfrew, Manager, Wildlife Diversity Program
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:50 AM

21-P13 - Department of Financial Regulation/Health Care Stop Loss Insurance (H-2009-02)

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
11:55 AM

Review Memorandum to Committees of Jurisdiction


Thursday, January 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-P22 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Regulations

(received 11/30/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/14/22).

  • Anna Bourakovsky, Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
8:25 AM

21-E21 - Department of Financial Regulation/At Home COVID-19 Antigen Test Coverage

(Received 12/7/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/21/22) Rule posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-generalcounsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
8:50 AM

Committee Discussion:

Memo on GMCB's Data Rules Regarding Subcontracting and the Preservation of Data.

2022 In-Session Meeting Schedule


Thursday, January 13, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-P28 - Fish & Wildlife Department/10 V.S.A. Appendix § 10, Vermont Endangered and Threatened Species Rule

(received 10/21/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 1/31/22) Rule posted here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/conserve/endangered-and-threatened-species

  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Rosalind Renfrew, Manager, Wildlife Diversity Program
  • Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
8:25 AM

21-P18 - Agency of Natural Resources/Biomass Renewable Energy Standard

(Received 12/17/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/31/21) Rule posted here: http://anr.vermont.gov/forests-parks-rec

  • Emma Hanson, Wood Energy Coordinator, Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Forests. Parks and Recreation
8:45 AM

21-P32 - Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living/Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic Community Residences

(Received 12/22/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/5/21) Rule posted here: www.dail.vermont.gov

  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Thursday, February 10, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-E22 - Department of Health/Emergency Administrative Rules for Remote Hearings for the Board of Medical Practice

(received 1/16/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/20/22) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
8:25 AM

22-E01 - Public Utility Commission/PUC Emergency Rule 2.600 COVID-19 Emergency Disconnection Rule

(received 1/3/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/17/22) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  • Steph Hoffman, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont Public Utility Commission
8:40 AM

21-P35 - State Board of Education/Recognized Accrediting Agencies and Relationship wit Other Entities

(received 1/20/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/7/22) Rule posted here: education.vermont.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rulemaking

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
  • Jennifer Samuelson, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education

Thursday, February 24, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-E22 - Department of Health/Emergency Administrative Rules for Remote Hearings for the Board of Medical Practice

(received 1/16/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/20/22) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
8:24 AM

21-P38 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 1. Licensing of Cannabis Establishments

(received 2/3/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends March 20, 2022) Rule posted here: https://ccb.vermont.gov/

  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • David Silberman, Attorney, Middlebury
8:40 AM

21-P39 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 2: Regulation of Cannabis Establishments

(received 2/3/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/20/22) Rule posted here: https://ccb.vermont.gov/

  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • David Silberman, Attorney, Middlebury

Thursday, March 10, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-E22 - Department of Health/Emergency Administrative Rules for Remote Hearings for the Board of Medical Practice

  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
8:10 AM

21-P38 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 1. Licensing of Cannabis Establishments

(received 2/3/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends March 20, 2022) Rule posted here: https://ccb.vermont.gov/

  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
8:15 AM

21-P39 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 2: Regulation of Cannabis Establishments

(received 2/3/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/20/22) Rule posted here: https://ccb.vermont.gov/

  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
8:25 AM

21-P41 - Department for Children & Families/Licensing Regulations for Afterschool Child Care Programs

(Received 2/922) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/26/22) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-regs

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
8:35 AM

21-P42 - Department for Children & Families/Child Care Licensing Regulations: Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs

(received 2/9/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/26/22) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-regs

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
8:45 AM

21-P43 - Department for Children & Families/Licensing Regulations for Registered and Licensed Family Child Care Homes

(received 2/9/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/26/22) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-regs

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
8:55 AM

21-P40 - Department of Public Safety/Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board

(received 2/17/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/3/22) Rule posted here: https://firesafety.vermont.gov

  • John Black, Chair, Department of Public Safety

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-P34 - Department of Health/Rules of the Board of Medical Practice

(received 2/22/22) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/8/22) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
8:15 AM

21-P37 - Department of Health/Vital Records Rule

(received 3/8/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/22/22) Rule posted here:

  • Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
8:25 AM

22-E03 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 2: Regulation of Cannabis Establishments

(received 3/15/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/29/22) Rule posted here: https://ccb.vermont.gov

  • David Scherr, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
8:35 AM

22-P02 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 3: Medical Cannabis

(received 3/9/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/23/22) Rule posted here:

  • David Scherr, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
8:45 AM

22-E04 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 3: Medical Cannabis

(received 3/15/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/29/22) Rule posted here: https://ccb.vermnt.gov

  • David Scherr, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
8:50 AM

21-P34 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 4. Compliance and Enforcement

(received 3/9/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/23/22) Rule posted here:

  • David Scherr, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
8:55 AM

22-E05 - Cannabis Control Board

(Received 3/15/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/29/22) Rule posted here: https://ccb.vermont.gov

  • David Scherr, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
8:58 AM

Review draft memorandum to committee of Jurisdiction on Rule2: Regulation of Cannabis Establishments (Cannabis Control Board)


Thursday, April 7, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:03 AM

Review Draft Memorandum to Committee of Jurisdiction on Rule 2. Regulation of Cannabis Establishments

8:05 AM

21-P36 - Department of Taxes/Meals and Rooms Tax Regulations

(received 3/11/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/22) Rule posted here: tax.vermont.gov

  • Will Baker, Director of Legal Unit, Department of Taxes
8:20 AM

22-E02 - Office of Professional Regulation/Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Remote Notarization

(received 3/11/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/25/22) Rule posted here: https:/sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/statutes-rules-resources/

  • Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
8:35 AM

21-P30 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Veterinarians

(received 3/15/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/29/22) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/veterinary-medicine/statutes-rules-resources/

  • Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
8:45 AM

21-P23 - State Board of Education/Independent School Program Approval/Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

(received 3/16/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/30/22) Rule posted here: https://education.vermont.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rulemaking

  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education

Thursday, April 21, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

21-P23 - State Board of Education/Independent School Program Approval

(received 3/16/22) (LCAR"S 45-day review period ends 4/30/22) Rule posted here: https://education.vermont.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rulemaking

  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
8:25 AM

22-E06 - Department of Financial Regulation/Access to Health Care Services Related to COVID-19

(received 3/31/22) (LCAR's s 45-day review period ends 5/15/22) Rule posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/propposed-rules-and-public-comment

  • Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
8:40 AM

22-E07 - Department for Children and Families/Transitional Housing Program Emergency Rules

(received 3/31/22) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/15/22) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules/current

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
8:55 AM

21-P27 - Department of Health/Hospital Licensing Rule - Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health

Thursday, May 5, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

22-E09 - Public Utility Commission/PUC Emergency Rule 2.500 COVID-19 Emergency Procedures

(received 4/5/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/20/22) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Steph Hoffman, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont Public Utility Commission
8:35 AM

22-E08 - Department of Health/Reportable and Communicable Diseases Emergency Rule

(received 4/5/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/20/22) Rule posted here: https://wwwl.healthvermont.gov/about--us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
8:45 AM

22-P01 - Department of Health/Reportable and Communicable Diseases Rule

(received 3/31/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/19/22) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
8:50 AM

21-P30 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Veterinarians

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

  • Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
8:55 AM

Committee Review: 2022 Non-Session Meeting Schedule


Thursday, May 19, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

22-P04 - Department of Vermont Health Access/Immigrant Health Insurance Plan

(received 4/7/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends5/22/22) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Healthcare Policy, Agency of Human Services
  • Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
10:30 AM

22-E10 - Department of Vermont Health Assess/Nursing Home Rate Setting Staffing Adjustment

(received 4/27/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/12/22) Rule posted here: dvha.vermont.gov

  • Lindsay Gillette, Manager of Rate Setting, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • James LaRock, Lawyer, Department of Vermont Health Access

Thursday, July 28, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

22-E11 - Department of Health/Vital Records Emergency Rule

(received 5/16/22) Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
10:25 AM

22-E12 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/PUC Emergency Rule 2.600 COVID-19 Emergency Disconnection Rule

(received 7/1/22) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Steph Hoffman, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont Public Utility Commission
10:50 AM

22-P07 - Agency of Natural Resources/Rules and Regulations: Visitor Conduct and Fees and Charges for State Park Services and Commercial Activities on Department Lands

(Received 7/1/22) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/15/22. Rule posted here:

  • Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation

Thursday, September 8, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

22-P08 - Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration/VOSHA Rule: 29 CFR 1926.1124, 29 CF$ 1915.1024; Updated to the Beryllium Standard for the Construction and Shipyard Industry

(Received 7/5/22) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/8/22. Rule posted here: https://labor.vermon.gov/workplace-safety

  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
10:35 AM

22-P12 - Department of Financial Regulation/Term and Universal Life Insurance Reserve Financing (Reg. 22-17-I)

(Received 8/11/22) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/25/22) Rule posted here: https://df.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

  • Daniel Raddock, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

Thursday, October 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

22-E13 - Office of Professional Regulation/Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Remote Notarization

(Received 9/9/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/24/22) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/statutes-rules-resources

  • Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
10:25 AM

22-E14 - Department of Health/The Board of Medical Practice Emergency Rule

(Received 9/16/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/31/22) Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
10:45 AM

22-P05 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/Rule 8.00 Cable Television

(received 9/20/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/4/22) Rule posted here: https:/epuc.vermont.gov/?q=node/64/166982

  • Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
11:10 AM

22-09 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Water Quality Standards

(received 9/20/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/4/22) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Sylvia Knight, Earth Community Advocate and Researcher, Burlington
  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mark Nelson, Chair, Ripton Conservation Commission
  • Bethany Sargent, Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager, Watershed Management Division
  • Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
11:45 AM

Committee Discussion: Rulemaking Authority Tracking Database

  • Anthea Dexter Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

22-P11 - Department of Health/Vital Records Rule

(received 9/15/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/30/22) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermon.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
10:20 AM

22-E15 - Department for Children and Families/Transitional Housing Program Emergency Rules

(Received 9/26/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/10/22) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont/gov/esd/rules/current

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
10:40 AM

22-P13 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/Rule 4.600 Definition of Electric Transition Facility in 30 V.S.A. § 248

(Received 9/22/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/1/22) Rule posted here: https;//puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Micah Howe, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
11:10 AM

22-P19 - Department of Public Safety/2021 Vermont Plumbing Rules

(Received 9/23/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends. 11/7/22) Rule posted here:

  • Gerald Garrow, Chief Plumbing Inspector, Department of Public Safety
11:30 AM

22-P10 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/Rule 2.000 Rules of Practice

(received 8/24/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 10/20/22). Rule posted here: https://epuc.vermont.gov/?q=node/64/151626

  • Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
11:50 AM

Committee Discussion:

(1) Presentation on Administrative Procedure Act and Failure to Adopt a Rule.

(2) Letters to Committees of Jurisdiction for 22-P05/Rule 8.00 Cable Television and 22-P09/Water Quality Standards Rule,

  • Anthea Dexter Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel

Thursday, November 3, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

22-E15 - Department for Children and Families/Transitional Housing Program Emergency Rules

(Received 9/26/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/10/22) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont/gov/esd/rules/current

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
10:25 AM

22-E16 - Public Utility Commission/PUC Emergency Rule 2.500 COVID-19 Emergency Procedures

(received) 9/30/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/14/22) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Steph Hoffman, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont Public Utility Commission

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

22-E15 - Department for Children and Families/Transitional Housing Program Emergency Rules

(received 9/26/22) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
10:05 AM

Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rules

22-P14 - General Provisions and Definitions (Part 1)
22-P15 - Eligibility Standards (Part 2)
22-P16 - Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements (Part 3)
22-P17 - Financial Methodologies (Part 5)
22-P18 - Eligibility-and-Enrollment Procedures (Part 7)

(received 10/14/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/28/22) Rules posted here: https:/humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Healthcare Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Rachel Seelig, Director, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
11:05 AM

22-P21 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Low Emission Vehicle and Zero Emission Vehicle Rules

  • Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club
  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  • John McCormick, Louise Diamond Committee to Protect Next Generations
  • Megan O'Toole, Climate Change Mitigation Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
11:45 AM

22-P20 - Agency of Natural Resources/Amendments to the Vermont Air Pollution Control Regulations - Wood Heater rules

(received 11/1/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/26/22) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/laws

  • David Shepard, Environmental Analyst, Air Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • John Wakefield, Compliance Section Chief, Air Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday, December 1, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

22-P06 - Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets/Vermont Regulations for Control of Pesticides

(received 10/11/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/25/22) Rule posted here: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/

  • Judy Bellairs, Pollinator Protection Leader, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
  • Chris Fastie, Senior Fellow, Conservation Law Foundation
  • David Huber, Deputy DIrector, Public Health and Agriculture Resources, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Steven Lasee, Environmental Toxicologist, Lasee Consulting
  • Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Drew Toher, Community Resource and Policy Director, Beyond Pesticides
11:00 AM

22-P06 - Agency of Agriculture's Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

  • David Huber, Deputy DIrector, Public Health and Agriculture Resources, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:10 AM

22-E15 - Department for Children and Families/Transitional Housing Program Emergency Rules

(received 9/26/22) Rule posted here: https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/DCF/Shared%20Documents/ESK/Rules/100-Transitional%20Housing.pdf

  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  • Nicole Tousignant, Senior Policy and Operations Director, Department of Children and Families
11:50 AM

Committee Review:

( 1) Memorandum to Chairs of Senate Health and Welfare and House Health Care Committees on the Katie Beckett Medicaid Tool (22-P15)

(2) LCAR's 2023 In-Session Meeting Schedule.

  • Anthea Dexter Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

22-P06 - Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets/Vermont Regulations for Control of Pesticides

(received 10/11/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/25/22) Rule posted here: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/

  • David Huber, Deputy DIrector, Public Health and Agriculture Resources, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

22-E15 - Department for Children and Families/Transitional Housing Program Emergency Rules

(received 9/26/22) Rule posted here: https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/DCF/Shared%20Documents/ESK/Rules/100-Transitional%20Housing.pdf

  • Nicole Tousignant, Senior Policy and Operations Director, Department of Children and Families
11:45 AM

Committee Review:

( 1) Memorandum to Chairs of Senate Health and Welfare and House Health Care Committees on the Katie Beckett Medicaid Tool (22-P15)

(2) LCAR's 2023 In-Session Meeting Schedule.

  • Anthea Dexter Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel