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 not later than 12:00 noon three business days in advance of the meeting if you want to testify. LCAR’s Procedural Rules § 3(a). Each document on the rule (including handouts, testimony, and proposals for change to the rule) must be submitted to Ms. Dindo not later than 12:00 noon three business days in advance of the meeting. The submission should be sent electronically to Ms. Dindo's email address. Documents not submitted to Committee staff by this deadline may not be considered. LCAR’s Procedural Rules § 3(e).

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:05 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 1/8/23) Rule posted here: https://agriculture.vermont.gov

• David Huber, Deputy DIrector, Public Health and Agriculture Resources, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Sylvia Knight, Earth Community Advocate and Researcher, Burlington
  
• Mason Overstreet, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  

8:20 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%20Document/ESD/Rules/100-Transitioal%20Housing.pdf

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

8:45 AM

Committee Review

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

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

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:05 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 1/8/23) Rule posted here: https://agriculture.vermont.gov

• Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• David Huber, Deputy DIrector, Public Health and Agriculture Resources, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Zach Szczukowski, Intern, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

8:20 AM

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

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

8:35 AM

22-P24 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Wetland Rules

(Received 12/13/22) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/27/23) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/wetlands/rulemaking

• Karina Dailey, Ecological Restoration Coordinator, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Laura Lapierre, Wetlands Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  

8:50 AM

Committee Review

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

(2) Memo for Chairs, Standing Committees of Jurisdiction and Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel Regarding Delegation of Rulemaking; Legislative Intent

(3) LCAR's 2023 In-Session Meeting Schedule

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Convene, Elect Chair and Vice-Chair

8:05 AM

22-P23 - Agency of Human Services/Disability Services-Developmental Services

(received 12/11/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/2/23) Rules posted here: www.dail.vermont.gov

• Clare McFadden, Former Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  

8:30 AM

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

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

• David Huber, Deputy DIrector, Public Health and Agriculture Resources, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

8:45 AM

Committee Review

(1) Memo for Chairs, Standing Committees of Jurisdiction and Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel Regarding Delegation of Rulemaking; Legislative Intent

(2) Memo for Chairs, Standing Committees Regarding Concerns of Rule 22-P06/Vermont Regulations for Control of Pesticides

(3) LCAR's 2023 In-Session Meeting Schedule

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

Agency of Education/Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Education Professionals

(received 1/19/23) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/5/23) Rule posted here: education.vermont.gov

• Ronald Ryan, Agency of Education
  
• Amy Scalabrini, VSBPE Liason, Agency of Education
  
• Josh Souliere, Interim Director, Education Quality Division, Agency of Education
  

8:25 AM

23-E01 - Department of Health/Rules Governing Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use

(Received 1/31/22) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

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

8:45 AM

Committee Review

(1) LCAR's Revised 2023 In-Session Meeting Schedule

(2) Potential Revisions to the Committee's Procedural Rules, and

(3) Discussion on timing of rulemaking and mandatory v. permissive rulemaking

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

22-P31 - Agency of Human Services/Telehealth

(received 2/16/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/2/23) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hear

• Ashley Berliner, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

8:15 AM

22-P32 - Agency of Human Services/Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices

(Received 2/16/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/2/13) Rule posted here: https://humanservices,vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hear

• Ashley Berliner, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

8:25 AM

22-P33 - Agency of Human Services/Podiatry Services

(Received 2/16/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/2/23) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hear

• Ashley Berliner, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

8:35 AM

22-P34 - Agency of Human Services/Transplantation Services

(Received 2/16/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/2/23). Rule posted here: https://humanservices,vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hear

• Ashley Berliner, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

8:50 AM

Committee Discussion: Mandatory vs. Permissive Rulemaking and Timing

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

22-P35 - Department ofFinancial Regulation/Independent External Review of Health Care Services Decisions

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

8:25 AM

22-P36 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/Rule 4.500 Safety of Hydroelectric Dams

• Micah Howe, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

8:45 AM

Committee Discussion Continuation: Mandatory vs. Permissive Rulemaking and Timing

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Review, and Approve Minutes of April 6, 2023

8:05 AM

22-P42 - Department of Health/Radiological Health Rule

(received 3/8/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/22/23) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  
• Daniel Beideck, Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist
  
• Lattia Mann, Department of Health
  

8:15 AM

22-P25 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules of the Board of Nursing

(received 2/17/23) ( LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/13/23) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/statutes-rules-resources

• Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

8:25 AM

23-E02 - Office of Professional Regulations/Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Remote Notarization

(received 3/9/23) (Emergency Rule Expires 9/5/23) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/statutes-rules-resources/

• Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

8:35 AM

22-P30 - Department for Children and Families/Licensing Regulations for Foster Homes in Vermont

(received 3/13/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/27/23) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/laws-rules

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

8:50 AM

Committee Discussion Continuation: Mandatory vs. Permissive Rulemaking and Timing

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:05 AM

22-P37 - Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery/Department of Liquor and Lottery, Administrative Rules Update

(received 2/17/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 4/27/23) Rule posted here: http://liquorcontrol.vermont.gov/content/regulation-rewrite-workgroup-2022

• Skyler Genest, Senior Director of Licensee Operations, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  

8:20 AM

22-P42 - Department of Health/Radiological Health Rule

(received 3/8/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 4/27/23) Rule posted here: https;//www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  
• Daniel Beideck, Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist
  
• Littia Mann, Department of Health
  

8:40 AM

23-E03 - Public Utility Commission/PUC Emergency Rule 2.500 COVID-19 Emergency Procedures

(received 3/29/23) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermnt.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

• Stephanie Hoffman, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

23-P01 - Department of Financial Regulation/Privacy of Consumer Financial and Health Information

• Karla Nuissl, Department of Financial Regulation
  

10:25 AM

22-P23 - Department of Public Service/Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES)

(received 5/25/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/9/23) Rule posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/bulding-energy-standards-update

• John Alden, Chair, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
  
• Jim Bradley, Project Developer/Manager, Hayward Design Build, LLC
  
• Ben Civiletti, Special Counsel, Vermont Department of Public Service
  
• Robert Duncan, American Institute of Architects
  
• Richard Faesy , Consultant for Vermont Department of Public Service, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
  
• Collin Frisbie, Vice President, Sterling Homes
  
• Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Vermont Department of Public Service
  
• Keith Levenson, Energy Program Specialist, Department of Public Service
  
• Sandra Vitzhum, Architect, Sandra Vitzhum Architect LLC
  
• Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
  

10:45 AM

22-P29 - Department of Public Service/Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) Amendments

(received 5/2/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/16/23) Rule posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/building-energy-standards-update

• Ben Civiletti, Special Counsel, Vermont Department of Public Service
  
• Barry Murphy, Department of Public Service, Energy Planning and Resources Divison
  

11:05 AM

23-E04 - Cannabis Control Board/Emergency Rule on Synthetic and Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

(received 4/25/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/9/23.

• Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  

11:25 AM

23-P05 - Agency of Human Services/Inflation Adjustment for Private Non-Medical Institutions

(received 5/1/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/15/23) Rule posted here: https://dvha.vermont.gov/providers/division-rate-setting/private-nonmedical-institutions-residential-child-care-pnmi

• James LaRock, Lawyer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  
• Jaime Mooney, Director of the Division of Rate Setting, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

11:45 AM

23-P02 - Department for Children and Families/Step Ahead Recognition System (STARS) Rules

(received 5/1/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/15/23) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-rules

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

11:55 AM

Committee Discussion: Review of 2023 Non-Session Meeting Schedule

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

23-P05 - Agency of Human Services/Inflation Adjustment for Private Non-Medical Institutions

(received 5/1/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/15/23) Rule posted here: https://dvha.vermont.gov/providers/division-rate-setting/private-nonmedical-institutions-residential-child-care-pnmi

• James LaRock, Lawyer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  
• Jaime Mooney, Director of the Division of Rate Setting, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:25 AM

22-P28 - Department of Public Service/Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES)

(received 4/25/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/9/23) Rule posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/bulding-energy-standards-update

• Ben Civiletti, Special Counsel, Vermont Department of Public Service
  
• Richard Faesy , Consultant for Vermont Department of Public Service, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
  
• Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Vermont Department of Public Service
  
• Keith Levenson, Energy Program Specialist, Department of Public Service
  

10:45 AM

22-P29 - Department of Public Service/Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) Amendments

(received 5/2/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 6/29/23) Rule posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/building-energy-standards-update

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

• Ben Civiletti, Special Counsel, Vermont Department of Public Service
  

11:05 AM

23-E04 - Cannabis Control Board/Emergency Rule on Synthetic and Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

(received 4/25/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/9/23.

• Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  

11:30 AM

23-P02 - Department for Children and Families/Step Ahead Recognition System (STARS) Rules

(received 5/1/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/15/23) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-rules

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

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

22-P29 - Department of Public Service/Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) Amendments

(received 5/2/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 6/29/23) Rule posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/building-energy-standards-update

• Ben Civiletti, Special Counsel, Vermont Department of Public Service
  
• Barry Murphy, Department of Public Service, Energy Planning and Resources Divison
  

10:25 AM

23-P10 - Vermont Enhanced 911 Board/Rule Governing Outage Reporting Requirements for Originating Carriers and Electric Power Companies

(received 5/19/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 6/29/23) Rule posted here: https://e911.vermont.gov

• Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  
• Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
  

10:45 AM

23-P08 - Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board/10 V.S.A. App. § 141 Baitfish

(received 5/25/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/9/23) Rule posted here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules

• Margaret Murphy, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

11:05 AM

23-P06 - Department for Children and Families/Reach Up Eligibility Rules

(received 6/1/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/16/23) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed

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

11:15 AM

23-P07 - Department for Children and Families/Reach Up Services Rules

(received 6/1/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/16/23) Rule posted here: https://def.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed

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

11:25 AM

23-P04 - Agency of Education/District Quality Standards

(received 6/5/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/20/23) Rule posted here: https://education.vermont.gov/rules

• Courtney O'Brien, Agency of Educaiton
  
• Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
  

11:50 AM

Committee Discussion: Review of Letters to Committees of Jurisdiction Regarding 22-P28 - Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES)

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

22-P39 - Department of Vermont Health Access/Health Care Administrative Rules Definitions

(received 6/16/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/31/23) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrataive-rules-hcar

• Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:30 AM

22-P40 - Department of Vermont Health Access/Inpatient Hospital Services

(received 6/16/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/31/23) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermnt.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

• Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:55 AM

22-P41 - Department of Vermont Health Access/Outpatient Hospital Services

(received 6/16/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/31/23) Rules posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

• Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

11:15 AM

23-E05 - Department for Children and Families/Pandemic-Era General Assistance Emergency Housing Transition

(received 6/30/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/14/23) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/current

• Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  

11:35 AM

22-P26 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules on Alternative Preparatory Paths for Funeral Directors and Embalmers

Department's Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

• Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

11:45 AM

22-P27 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Notary Public Continuing Education

Department's Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

• Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

11:50 AM

Committee Discussion: Review of Letters to Committees of Jurisdiction Regarding 22-P28 - Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES)

1. 22-P28 and 22-P29 - Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) and Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES)
Amendments

2. 23-P10 - Rule Governing OUtage Reporting Requirements for Originating Carriers

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion: Review of Committees of Jurisdiction Memo Regarding 23-E05 - Department for Children and Families/Pandemic-Era General Assistance Emergency Housing Transition

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

22-P26 - Office of Professional Regulation/Rule on Alternative Preparatory Paths for Funeral Directors and Embalmers

(Received 7/19/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/21/23) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/funderal-service/statutes-rules-resources/

• Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:20 AM

22-P27 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Notary Public Continuing Education

(Received 7/19/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/21/23) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/statutes-rules-resources/

• Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:35 AM

23-P16 - Agency of Natural Resources/Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules

(Received 7/28/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/21/23). Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/water

• Douglas Bruce, Agency of Natural Resources, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Catherina Narigon, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:50 AM

23-P03 - Department of Health/Home Visiting Rule

Review of Rule and Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

(Received 8/10/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/24/23) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about0us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

11:05 AM

22-E06 - Department of Health/Rules Governing Medication-assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

(Received 7/27/23) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

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

11:15 AM

23-E07 - Department of Health/Reportable and Communicable Diseases Rule

(Received 8/3/23) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

11:25 AM

23-E08 - Department of Health/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Registry Rule

(Received 8/7/23) Rule posted here: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov

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

11:35 AM

23-P14 - Department of Health/Vermont Medication Assistance Program Rule

(received 8/17/23) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/19/23. Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

11:50 AM

23-E05 - Department for Children and Families/Pandemic-Era General Assistance Emergency Housing Transition

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

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

23-P11 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 1: Licensing of Cannabis Establishments

(Received 8/22/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/6/23) Rule posted here: https://ccd.vermont.gov/

• Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  

10:15 AM

23-P12 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 2: Regulation of Cannabis Establishments

(received 8/22/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/6/23) Rule posted here: https://ccd.vermont.gov/

• Gilman Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  

10:25 AM

23-P13 - Cannabis Control Board/Rule 4: Compliance and Enforcement

(Received 8/22/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/6/23) Rule posted here: https://ccb.vermont.gov/

• Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  

10:30 AM

23-E09 - Office of Professional Regulation/Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Remote Notarization

(Received 9/5/23) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-pubic/statutes-rules-resources/

• Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:45 AM

23-P09 - Department of pUblic Safety/2022 Vermont Residential Rental Housing Health & Safety Code

(Received 9/8/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 10/23/23) Rule posted here: https://firesafety.vermont.gov/

• Robert Sponable, Deputy Director, Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety
  

10:53 AM

22-P26 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules on Alternative Preparatory Paths for Funeral Directors and Embalmers

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

• Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:55 AM

22-P27 - Office of Professional Regulation/Administrative Rules for Notary Public Continuing Education

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

• Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

11:00 AM

23-P15 - Department of Fish and Wildlife/10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44, Furbearing Species

(Received 8/23/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/12/23) Rule posed here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules

• Karima Borni, Resident, Addison County
  
• JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of United States
  
• Devin Brennan, Citizen
  
• Rod Coronado, Director, Vermont Wildlife Patrol
  
• Barbara Felitti, Resident, Huntington
  
• Jane Fitzwilliam, Resident, Westminister
  
• Brenna Galdenzi, Executive Director, Protect Our Wildlife
  
• Bob Gavin, Vermont State Director, Animal Wellness Action and Center for Human Economy.org
  
• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Sarah Gorsline, Project Coyote
  
• Anne Jameson, Wildlife Advocacy Coordinator, Green Mountain Animal Defenders
  
• Jeffrey Mack, Citzen
  
• Anne McKinsey, Citizen
  
• Rob Mullen, Citizen
  
• Katie Nolan, Campaigner, Defense of Animals
  
• Alana Stevenson, Animal Behavior Services
  

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Meeting Details

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10:05 AM

23-E11 - Department for Children and Families/Expansion of Eligibility Criteria for Temporary Housing Assistance

(received 10/13/23) Rule posted here: https://def.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/current

• Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  
• Nicole Tousignant, Senior Policy and Operations Director, Department of Children and Families
  

10:40 AM

23-E12 - Department for Children and Families/Emergency Housing Transition Benefit

(received 10/13/23) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/current

• Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  
• Nicole Tousignant, Senior Policy and Operations Director, Department of Children and Families
  

11:00 AM

23-P15 - 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44, Furbearing Species

Update and Committee Discussion

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

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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10:05 AM

23-P24 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule,General Provisions and Definitions (Part 1)

(received 10/23/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/8/23) Rules 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
  
• Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  
• Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:10 AM

23-P25 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule,Eligibility Standards (Part 2)

• Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  
• Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  
• Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:15 AM

23-P26 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule, Nonfinancial Eligibility (Part 3)

• Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  
• Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  
• Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:20 AM

23-P27 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule, Special Rules for Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term Services and Supports - Eligibility and Post-Eligibility (Part 4)

• Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  
• Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  
• Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:25 AM

23-P28 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule, Financial Methodologies (Part 5)

• Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  
• Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  
• Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:30 AM

23-P29 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule, Eligibility-and-Enrollment Procedures (Part 7)

• Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  
• Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  
• Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:35 AM

23-P30 - Agency of Human Services/HBEE Rule, State Fair Hearings and Expedited Eligibility Appeals (Part 8)

• Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Danielle Fuoco, Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services
  
• Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  
• Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:45 AM

23-P15 - 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44, Furbearing Species

(received 8/28/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period extended to 12/7/23) Rule posted here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules

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

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

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10:05 AM

23-P32 - Office of Child Support/Child Support Guidelines

(received 10/31/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/15/23) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/ocs/parents/calculator

• Kyle Hatt, Staff Attorney, Office of Child Support
  
• Jessica Seman, Supervising Attorney, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
  

10:35 AM

23-P18 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/Rule 5.400 Petitions to Construct Electric and Gas Facilities Pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248

(received 11/1/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/16/23) Rule posted here: https://epuc.vermont.gov/?q=node/64/156798

• Jake Clark, Vice President of Development, Encore Renewable Energy
  
• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  
• Jonathan Dowds, Deputy Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  
• Jacob Flanigan, Citizen
  

11:15 AM

23-P20 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/Rule 5.500: Interconnection Procedures for Proposed Electric Generation Resources and Energy Storage Devices

(received 11/3/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/18/23) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us-/statutes-and-rules/proposed-changes-rule-5500

• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

11:50 AM

23-P15 - 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44, Furbearing Species Update

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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10:05 AM

23-P18 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/Rule 5.400 Petitions to Construct Electric and Gas Facilities Pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248

(received 11/1/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/16/23) Rule posted here: https://epuc.vermont.gov/?q=node/64/156798

• John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

10:35 AM

23-P19 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net-Metering Systems (the "Net-Metering Rule")

(received 11/9/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 12/26/23) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

• James Antal, Citizen
  
• Stephen Bushman, Citizen
  
• Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Stephen Crowley, Director, Vermont Community Solar Association
  
• Jonathan Dowds, Deputy Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  
• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  
• Marya Merriam, Citizen
  
• Michelle Paya, Citizen
  
• Harris Roen, Licensed Forester, Long Meadow Resource Management LLC
  

11:15 AM

23-P15 - 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44, Furbearing Species

Committee Discussion of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Board's
Response to LCAR's Objections and Vote

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

11:45 AM

Review and Approval of In-Session Meeting Schedule

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

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8:05 AM

23-P19 - Vermont Public Utility Commission/Rule 5.100 Rule Pertaining to Construction and Operation of Net-Metering Systems (the "Net-Metering Rule")

(received 11/9/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/11/24) Rule posted here: https://puc.vermont.gov/about-us/statutes-and-rules

• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  
• Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  

8:25 AM

23-P34 - Department of Financial Regulation/Suitability in Annuity Transactions (Reg. I-2023-01)

(received 12/4/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/18/24) Rule posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

• Stan Macel, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

8:40 AM

23-P33 - Department of Corrections/Reporting of Offender Information

(received 11/28/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/12/24) Rule posted here: www.doc.vermont.gov

• Christopher Antoine, Staff Attorney, Department of Corrections
  
• Ana Burke, Senior Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
  

8:50 AM

Review and Approval of 2024 In-Session Meeting Schedule

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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8:05 AM

23-P36 - Department of Health/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Registry Rule

(Received 12/14/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 1/25/24) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

8:20 AM

23-P35 - Department of Health/Manufactured Food Rule

(Received 12/20/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/3/24) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

8:40 AM

23-P23 - Agency of Natural Resources/Water Supply Rule

(Received 12/22/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/5/24) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/water/laws

• Ben Montross, Drinking Water Program Manager, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
  

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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8:05 AM

23-P42 - Department of Environmental Conservation/Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Properties Rule (IRule)

(received 12/28/23) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/11/24) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/contaminated-sites

• Matt Chapman, Department of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Trish Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Shawn Donovan, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Lynda Provencher, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Simonne Valcour, Attorney, Waste Management and Prevention Division
  

8:20 AM

23-P17 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Use of Public Waters Rules

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

• Katelyn Ellermann, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  

8:25 AM

23-P17 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Use of Public Waters Rules

(received 1/3/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/17/24) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/lakes-ponds/rulemaking

• Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• John Bauer, Citizen
  
• Eric Chittenden, Friends of the Waterbury Reservoir
  
• John Dillon, Citizen
  
• Laura Dlugolecki, Lake and Shoreland Permitting Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Phil Dodd, Citizen
  
• Katelyn Ellermann, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Ray Gonda, Citizen
  
• Sheila Goss, Vice-President, Friends of Waterbury Reservoir
  
• Meg Handler, Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes
  
• Tyler Keefe, Citizen
  
• Mark Milazzo, Member of Peacham Pond Association
  
• Rodney Putnam, Citizen
  
• Bruce Remick, Seymour Lake Association
  
• Steve Sease, Citizen
  
• Eric Splatt, Woodard Marine Inc.
  
• Chip Stone, Citizen
  
• Pat Suozzi, President, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  
• Colby Switser, Citizen
  
• Dorothy Tod, Citizen
  
• John Widness, Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes
  

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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8:05 AM

23-P17 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Use of Public Waters Rules

(received 1/3/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/17/24) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/lakes-ponds/rulemaking

• Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• John Dillon, Citizen
  
• Laura Dlugolecki, Lake and Shoreland Permitting Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Phil Dodd, Citizen
  
• Katelyn Ellermann, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Tyler Keefe, Citizen
  
• Rodney Putnam, Citizen
  
• Steve Sease, Citizen
  
• Chip Stone, Citizen
  
• Colby Switser, Citizen
  
• Dorothy Tod, Citizen
  

8:50 AM

Committee Discussion - Memorandum to Committee of Jurisdiction on 23-P42/Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Properties Rule (IRule)

8:55 AM

23-P22 - Board of Education/Education Quality Standards (Rule Series 2000)

Extension of Adoption Deadline until June 5, 2024.

• Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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8:05 AM

23-P21 - Agency of Human Services/Medicaid Coverage of Exception Requests

(Received 1/21/24) ( LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/7/23) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

• Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  
• Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  

8:25 AM

23-P17 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Use of Public Waters Rules

(received 1/3/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/17/24) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/lakes-ponds/rulemaking

• Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Laura Dlugolecki, Lake and Shoreland Permitting Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Katelyn Ellermann, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  

8:50 AM

23-P42 - Department of Environmental Conservation/Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Properties Rule (IRule)

Committee Discussion: Memorandum to Committees of Jurisdiction

8:55 AM

23-P22 - Board of Education/Education Quality Standards (Rule Series 2000)

Extension of Adoption Deadline to June 5, 2024.

• Kim Gleason, State Board of Education
  

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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8:05 AM

23-P38 - Department of Health/Children's Personal Care Services

(received 1/7/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/2/24) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

8:20 AM

23-P39 - Department of Health/Rules of the Board of Medical Practice

(Received 1/17/21) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/2/24) Rule posted here: htt://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

8:35 AM

23-P41 - Department of Health/Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain

(received 1/17/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/2/24) 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

24-E02 - Department of Health/Reportable and Communicable Diseases Rule

(received 1/17/23) (LCA's 45-day review period ends 3/2/24) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulatoins/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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8:05 AM

23-P31 - Department of Labor/Vermont Passenger Tramway Rules

(Received 1/25/24) LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/10/24) Rule posted here: https://labor.vermont.gov

• Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  

8:25 AM

23-P18 - Department of Public Safety/Vermont Fire Service Training Council

(Received 1/30/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/15/24) Rule posted here: https://firesafety.vermont.gov/academy/vermont-fire-service-training-council

• John Marcus, Vermont Fire Service Training Council Chair, Vermont Fire Service
  
• Michael Skaza, Executive Director of Fire Academy, Department of Public Safety
  

8:45 AM

Committee Discussion: Review Committee of Jurisdiction Memo regarding 23-P17/Vermont Use of Public Waters Rule

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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8:05 AM

23-P47 - Department of Health/Rules Governing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

(received 2/2/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 3/21/24) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

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

8:20 AM

23-P45 - Department of Children and Families/Seasonal Fuel Assistance Rules

(received 2/26/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/11/24) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed

• Richard Giddings, Director of Heating and Utility Assistance Program, Department for Children and Families
  

8:35 AM

23-P46 - Department for Children and Families/Crisis Fuel Assistance Rules

(received 2/26/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/11/24) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed

• Richard Giddings, Director of Heating and Utility Assistance Program, Department for Children and Families
  

8:50 AM

Committee Discussion: Review Committee of Jurisdiction Memo regarding 23-P17/Vermont Use of Public Waters Rule

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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8:05 AM

23-P47 - Department of Health/Rules Governing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

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

8:20 AM

23-P45 - Department of Children and Families/Seasonal Fuel Assistance Rules

• Richard Giddings, Director of Heating and Utility Assistance Program, Department for Children and Families
  

8:35 AM

23-P46 - Department for Children and Families/Crisis Fuel Assistance Rules

• Richard Giddings, Director of Heating and Utility Assistance Program, Department for Children and Families
  

8:50 AM

Committee Discussion: Review Committee of Jurisdiction Memo regarding 23-P17/Vermont Use of Public Waters Rule

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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8:05 AM

24-E03 - Office of Professional Regulation/Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Electronic and Remote Notarization

(received 3/1/24) Rules posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/statutes-rules-resources

• Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

8:15 AM

23-P40 - Vermont Criminal Justice Council/Council Rules

(received 3/15/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 4/29/24) Rule posted here: https://vcjjc.vermont.gov/council/rules

• Kim McManus, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  

8:30 AM

24-P05 - Department of Vermont Health Access/Private Nonmedical Institution Rules Simplification

(received 3/18/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/2/24) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

• James LaRock, Lawyer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

8:45 AM

24-P06 - Department of Vermont Health Access/Nursing Home Reimbursement Rule Simplification

(received 3/18/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/2/24) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

• James LaRock, Lawyer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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8:05 AM

24-E04 - Department for Children and Families/Eligibility Criteria for Temporary Housing Assistance

(Received 4/1/24) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/current

• Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  
• Nicole Tousignant, Economics Benefits Director, Economic Services Division, Department of Children and Families
  

8:20 AM

24-E05 - Department for Children and Families/Emergency Housing Transition Benefit

(Received 4/1/24) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/current

• Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  
• Nicole Tousignant, Economics Benefits Director, Economic Services Division, Department of Children and Families
  

8:35 AM

24-P05 - Vermont Health Access/Private Nonmedical Institution Rules Simplification

(Received 3/18/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/2/24) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

• James LaRock, Lawyer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

8:50 AM

24-P06 - Department of Vermont Health Access/Nursing Home Reimbursement Rule Simplification

(Received 3/18/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/2/24) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

• James LaRock, Lawyer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

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10:05 AM

24-P05 - Department Vermont Health Access/Private Nonmedical Institution Rules Simplification

(Received 3/18/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/16/24) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-ppolicies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

• James LaRock, Lawyer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:20 AM

24-P6 - Department of Vermont Health Access/Nursing Home Reimbursement Rule Simplification

(Received 3/18/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/16/24) Rules posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar

• James LaRock, Lawyer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:35 AM

23-P45 - Department for Children and Families/Seasonal Fuel Assistance Rules

(Received 4/2/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/17/24) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed

• Philip Back, Policy Advisor, Department for Children and Families
  
• Richard Giddings, Director of Heating and Utility Assistance Program, Department for Children and Families
  

10:55 AM

24-P04 - Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets/Rules Governing the Importation of Domestic Animals, Including Livestock and Poultry

(Received April 11, 2024) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/26/23) Rule posted here: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/rule-governing-importation-livestock-and-poultry-rules-98074

• Kaitlynn Levine, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

11:10 AM

24-P01 - Department of Health/Regulations for Lead Control

(Received 4/17/22) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/1/24) Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/lawsregulations/public-comment

• Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health
  
• Meg McCarthy, Department of Health
  

11:25 AM

24-P03 - Department of Health Access/VPharm Coverage

(Received 4/5/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/20/24) Rule posted here: https://humanswervices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

• Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

11:40 AM

Committee Discussion: Review LCAR Nonsession Meeting Schedule

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

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10:05 AM

23-P22 - State Board of Education/Rule Series 2000: Education Quality Standards Review of Rule and Request for Adoption Deadline Extension

• Sarah Buxton, Special Counsel, State Board of Education
  
• Kim Gleason, Member, State Board of Education
  

10:25 AM

23-P17 - State Board of Education/Independent School Program Approval Rules

(Received 4/26/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/10/24) Rule posted here: https://education.vermont.gov/state-board-councils/state-board/rulemaking

• Sarah Buxton, Special Counsel, State Board of Education
  
• Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  

10:40 AM

24-P08 - Department for Children and Families/Reach First Rules

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

10:55 AM

24-P09 - Department for Children and Families/Reach Up Services Rules

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

11:10 AM

24-P10 - Department for Children and Families/Reach Up Eligibility Rules

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

11:30 AM

24-P11 - Department for Children and Families/Postsecondary Education Program Rules

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

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

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10:05 AM

24-P13 - Department of Health/Unused Drug Repository Rule

(Received 5/15/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/29/24) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

10:25 AM

24-P14 - Department of Health/Reportable and Communicable Diseases Rule

(Received 5/16/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/30/24) Rule posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

10:45 AM

24-P12 - Agency of Natural Resources/Aboveground Storage Tank Rules

(Received 5/21/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/5/24) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-manaement/storage-tanks

• Anna Bourakovsky, Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:05 AM

24-P15 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration/Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

(Received 5/23/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/7/24) Rule posted here: https://labor.vermont.gov/sites/labor/files/documents/1904%20Plain%20Text%20%281%29.pdg

• Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
  

11:25 AM

23-P43 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Emission Vehicle and Zero Emission Vehicle Rules

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

• Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:35 AM

23-P44 - Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

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

11:45 AM

Committee Discussion: Review of Letters Regarding 22-P28/Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES)

• Ben Civiletti, Special Counsel, Vermont Department of Public Service
  
• Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  
• Keith Levinson, Energy Program Specialist, Department of Public Service
  
• Barry Murphy, Energy Efficiency Program Specialist, Department of Public Service, Energy Planning and Resources Divison
  

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

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10:05 AM

23-P43 - Agency of Natural Resources/Vermont Low Emission Vehicle and Zero Emission Vehicle Rules

(received 6/3/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/25/24) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/laws

• Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:30 AM

24-P18 - Agency of Education/Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Education Professionals

(received 6/10/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/25/24)

• Katie Gagliardo, Agency of Education
  
• Andrew Prowten, Assistant Director, Educator Quality Division, Agency of Education
  
• Ronald Ryan, Agency of Education
  

10:55 AM

23-P44 - Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living/Residential Care Home and Assisted Living Residence Licensing Regulations

(received 6/10/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/10/24) Rule posted here: https://dail.vermont.gov

• Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Elder Law Project
  
• Kaili Kuiper, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  
• Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

11:25 AM

24-E06 - Department for Children and Families/General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Emergency Rules

(received 6/25/24) Rule posted here: https:/dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/current

• Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Elder Law Project
  
• Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

23-P44 - Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living/Residential Care Home and Assisted Living Residence Licensing Regulations

Review of Rule and Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

(received 6/10/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/10/24) Rule posted here: https://dail.vermont.gov

• Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Elder Law Project
  
• Kaili Kuiper, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  
• Suzanne Leavitt, State Survey Agency Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living
  
• Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Carolyn Scott, Department of Disabilities, Again & Independent Living
  

10:30 AM

24-P16 - Public Utility Commission/Rule 3.300 Disconnection of Residential Gas, Electric, and Water Service

(Received 8/2/14) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/16/24) Rules posted here: https://epuc.vermont.gov/?q=node/64/127248

• Daniel Burke, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

11:00 AM

24-P17 - Public Utility Commission/Rule 3.400 Disconnection of Cable Television Service and Non-Residential Electric, Gas, and Water Service

(Received 8/2/24) (LCAR's 45-day review period ends 9/16/24) Rule posted here: https://epuc.vermont.gov/?q=node/64/127248

• Daniel Burke, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

11:30 AM

24-E06 - Department for Children and Families/General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Emergency Rules

(received 6/25/24) Rule posted here: https/dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/current

• Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Elder Law Project
  
• Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

24-E06 - Department for Children and Families/General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Emergency Rules

(received 6/25/24) Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/current

• Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Elder Law Project
  
• Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  

10:30 AM

24-E07 - Office of Professional Regulation/Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Electronic and Remote Notarization

(received 8/22/24) Rule posted here: https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/statutes-rules-resources/

• Emily Tredeau, Supervising Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Office, Office of Professional Regulation
  

11:00 AM

24-P25 - Agency of Human Services/Ambulance Services

(received 8/22/24) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

• Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

11:30 AM

24-P26 - Department of Vermont Health Access/Beneficiary Protections and Responsibilities

(received 8/22/24) Rule posted here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

• Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

11:50 AM

23-P44 - Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living/Residential Care Home and Assisted Living Residence Licensing Regulations

Rule posted here: https://dail.vermont.gov

Reconsideration of Rule with Corrected Changes

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

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

24-P29 - Office of the State Treasurer/Vermont Saves Program Rule

(received 9/18/24) Rule posted here: https://www.vermonttreasurer.gov/vt-saves

• Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
  

10:15 AM

24-P27 - Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets/Technical Service Provider Certification Rule

(received 9/24/24) Rule posted here: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/TSPRule

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Nina Gage, Assistant Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Nate Sands, WQ Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

10:35 AM

24-P28 - Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets/Best Management Practices Rule

(received 9/24/24) Rule posted here: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/BMPRule

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Nina Gage, Assistant Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Nate Sands, WQ Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

10:45 AM

24-P19 - Agency of Natural Resources/2024 Materials Management Plan

(received 9/26/24) Rule posted here: https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/solid

• Anne Bijur, Materials Management Section Supervisor, Solid Waste Management Program, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Alyssa Eiklor, Environmental Analyst, Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Waste Management and Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:15 AM

24-P22 - Department of Labor/Vermont Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Rules 1-27

(received 10/2/24) Rule posted here: https://labor.vermont.gov/final-proposed-rule-changes-filed-lcar-1022024

• Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
  
• Stephen Brown, Staff Attorney/Administrative Law Judge, Department of Labor
  
• Beth DeBernardi, Administrative Law Judge, Department of Labor
  

11:20 AM

Committee Discussion: Review of Committee of Jurisdiction Memos for:

24-E06 General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Emergency
24-E07 Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Electronic and Remote Notarization

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