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 Lindsey Schreier 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. Schreier not later than 12:00 noon three business days in advance of the meeting. The submission should be sent electronically to Ms. Schreier'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 16, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes of December 5, 2024

8:05 AM

24-P35 - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic Community Residences

Received 12/22/24. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/5/25. Rule posted here: https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/results.php

• Pam Cota, Director of the Survey and Certification Unit, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  
• Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  

8:20 AM

24-E08 - General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Emergency Rules

Received 12/19/2024. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/2/25. Rule posted here: https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/results.php

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

8:35 AM

24-P42 - General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Rules

Received 12/19/24. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/2/25. Rule posted here: https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/results.php

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

8:50 AM

24-P20 - Agency of Human Services/Agency Designation - Adoption Deadline Extension Request

• Ashley Johns, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
  

8:55 AM

24-P21 - Recovery Services Organization Certification Rule - Adoption Deadline Extension Request

• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor
  

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

8:05 AM

24-P35 - Licensing and Operating Regulations for Therapeutic Community

Received 12/22/24. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/5/25. Rule posted here: https://dail.vermont.gov/public-notices-and-hearings

• Pam Cota, Long Term Care Licensing Chief, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  
• Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  

8:23 AM

24-P20 - Agency of Human Services/Agency Designation

Received 1/13/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/27/25. Rule posted here: https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/policy-and-legislative-resources/rules

• Ashley Johns, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
  

8:41 AM

24-P21 - Department of Health/Recovery Services Organization Certification Rule

Received 1/14/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/28/25. Rule posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/laws-regulations/laws/rules-public-comment

• Nicole Rau Mitiguy, Substance Misuse Prevention Manager, Department of Health
  
• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor
  

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Meeting Details

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8:00 AM

Convene, Elect Chair and Vice-Chair

8:05 AM

24-P24 - Judicial Nominating Board/Judicial Nominating Board Rules

Received 1/2/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 2/16/25. Rule posted here: https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/attorneys/judicial-nominating-information

• Eleanor Spottswood, Chair, Judicial Nominating Board
  

8:35 AM

LCAR 101 Training

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

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8:05 AM

24-P42 - Agency of Human Services/General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Rules

Received 12/19/24. LCAR's extended 45-day review period ends 2/20/25. Rule posted here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/laws-rules/proposed

• 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, March 13, 2025

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8:05 AM

24-P30 - Health Care Administrative Rule (HCAR) on Prior Authorization for Medicaid Services

Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline

• Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  

8:15 AM

24-P42 - Agency of Human Services/General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Rules

Review of Agency of Human Services Response to LCAR's Objection to the Rule

• Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  
• Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Meeting Details

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8:05 AM

24-P50 - Guidelines for Distinguishing Between Primary and Specialty Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Received 3/18/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/2/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

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

8:30 AM

25-P06 - Licensing Requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Received 4/3/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/18/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

• Susan Morris, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

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8:05 AM

24-P43 - Administrative Rules for Peer Support Provider Certification and Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification

Received 4/15/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/30/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://sos.vermont.gov/peer-support-provider-and-peer-recovery-support-specialists/statutes-rules-resources/

• Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

8:30 AM

24-P44 - Administrative Rules of the Board of Dental Examiners

Received 4/16/24. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 5/31/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://sos.vermont.gov/dental-examiners/statutes-rules-resources/

• Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

8:55 AM

Discussion of Non-Session Meeting Schedule

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

8:05 AM

24-P43 - Administrative Rules for Peer Support Provider Certification and Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification

Received 4/30/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/14/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar/proposed-rule

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

8:30 AM

24-P49 - Critical Incident Management System - Home and Community-Based Services

Received 4/30/24. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/14/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar/proposed-rule

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

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Meeting Details

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8:05 AM

24-P30 - Prior Authorization

Received 5/5/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/19/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rulespolicies/health-care-rules/health-careadministrative-rules-hcar

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

8:15 AM

25-P07 - 10 V.S.A. App. § 122, Fish Management Rule

Received 5/5/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/19/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-andwildlife-board/board-rules

• Eric Palmer, Fish Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

8:25 AM

25-P08 - 10 V.S.A. App. § 123, Commercial Angling Rule

Received 5/5/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/19/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-andwildlife-board/board-rules

• Eric Palmer, Fish Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

8:35 AM

25-P09 - 10 V.S.A. App. § 124, Valley Brook-Spawning Waters

Received 5/5/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/19/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-andwildlife-board/board-rules

• Eric Palmer, Fish Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

8:45 AM

25-P10 - 10 V.S.A. App. § 141, Baitfish Rule

Received 5/5/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 6/19/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-andwildlife-board/board-rules

• Eric Palmer, Fish Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

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10:03 AM

Review and Consider Extension Request for Adoption Deadline of 24-P47

10:05 AM

24-P48 - Person-Centered Planning - Home and Community Based Services

Received 4/30/25. LCAR's extended review period ends 7/10/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar/proposed-rule

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

10:25 AM

24-P49 - Critical Incident Management System - Home and Community-Based Services

Received 4/30/24. LCAR's extended review period ends 7/10/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar/proposed-rule

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

10:45 AM

25-P02 - Rule 1: Licensing of Cannabis Establishments

Received 5/20/2025. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/7/25. Rule can be viewed here: ccb.vermont.gov/laws-rules-and-regulations

• Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  

11:05 AM

25-P03 - Rule 2: Regulation of Cannabis Establishments

Received 5/20/2025. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/7/25. Rule can be viewed here: ccb.vermont.gov/laws-rules-and-regulations

• Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  

11:25 AM

25-P04 - Rule 3: Medical Cannabis

Received 5/20/2025. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/7/25. Rule can be viewed here: <ccb.vermont.gov/laws-rules-and-regulations>

• Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  

11:45 AM

25-P05 - Rule 4: Compliance and Enforcement

Received 5/20/2025. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/7/25. Rule can be viewed here: <ccb.vermont.gov/laws-rules-and-regulations>

• Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

10:05 AM

25-P15 - Rules of the Vermont Employment Security Board

Received 6/3/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/18/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://labor.vermont.gov

• Jared Adler, Staff Attorney, Department of Labor
  

10:25 AM

25-P16 - Supervised Billing

Received 6/12/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 7/27/25. Rule can be viewed 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
  

10:45 AM

25-P11 - 10 V.S.A. App. § 17, Rule governing the importation and possession of cervids from chronic wasting disease endemic areas and captive hunt or farm facilities

Received 6/20/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/4/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules

• Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

11:05 AM

25-P12 - 10 V.S.A. App. § 22, Turkey Seasons Rule

Received 6/20/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/4/25. Rule can be viewed here: <https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules>

• Toni Mikula, Wild Turkey Project Leader, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

11:25 AM

25-P13 - 10 V.S.A. App. § 33, Moose Management Rule

Received 6/20/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/4/25. Rule can be viewed here: <https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules>

• Nick Fortin, Moose and Deer Project Leader, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

11:45 AM

25-P14 - 10 V.S.A. App. § 37 Deer Management Rule

Received 6/20/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/4/25. Rule can be viewed here: <https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules>

• Nick Fortin, Moose and Deer Project Leader, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

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10:05 AM

Review and Consider Extension Request for Adoption Deadline of 25-P01

• Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

10:15 AM

25-E01 - Manufactured Food Emergency Rule

Rule Received 6/30/2025. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/14/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/laws-regulations/laws/rules-public-comment

• Colleen Crist, Food Production Advisor, Center for an Agricultural Economy
  
• Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
  
• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

11:00 AM

25-P17 - Insurance Holding Company Systems

Rule Received 7/8/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 8/22/25/ Rule can be viewed here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-generalcounsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment

• Russ McCracken, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Dan Raddock, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

10:05 AM

25-P022 - 2025 Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code

Rule Received 9/17/2025. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/03/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://firesafety.vermont.gov/

• Ben Moffatt, Regional Manager - Waterbury Regional Office, Department of Public Safety
  
• Landon Wheeler, Deputy Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  

10:30 AM

25-P023 - 2023 Vermont Electrical Safety Rules

Rule Received 9/17/2025. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/03/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://firesafety.vermont.gov/

• Dennis Blair, Chair of Electricians' Licensing Board, Department of Public Safety
  
• Ben Moffatt, Regional Manager - Waterbury Regional Office, Department of Public Safety
  

10:55 AM

25-P024 - The 2025 Vermont Plumbing Rules

Rule Received 9/17/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/03/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://firesafety.vermont.gov/

• John Hammer, Chair, Vermont Plumber's Examining Board, Department of Public Safety
  
• Ben Moffatt, Regional Manager - Waterbury Regional Office, Department of Public Safety
  

11:20 AM

24-P047 - Vermont Water Supply Rule

Rule Received 9/22/25. LCAR's 45-day review period ends 11/6/25. Rule can be viewed here: https://dec.vermont.gov/water/laws

• Kacie Diederich, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Ben Montross, Drinking Water Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:05 AM

25-P032 - Agency of Human Services - Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for Youth Licensing Rule

Received 10/16/2025. Rule can be viewed at: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
  
• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

10:30 AM

Review of Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) Rule Parts

Received 10/17/2025. Rules can be viewed at:
https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules

25-P025, HBEE Part One - General Provisions and Definitions

25-P026, HBEE Part Two - Eligibility Standards

25-P027, HBEE Part Three - Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements

25-P028, HBEE Part Four - Special Rules for Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term Care Services and Supports - Eligibility and Post-Eligibility

25-P029, HBEE Part Five - Financial Methodologies

25-P030, HBEE Part Seven - Eligibility and Enrollment Procedures

• Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
  
• Dani Fuoco, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Human Services
  

11:00 AM

25-P001 - Office of Professional Regulation - Administrative Rules of the Board of Pharmacy

Received 10/20/2025. Rule can be viewed at: https://sos.vermont.gov/pharmacy/statutes-rules-resources/

• Carrie Phillips, Pharmacy Executive, Office of Professional Regulation
  
• Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation
  

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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8:35 AM

25-P018 - Agency of Transportation - Rules Relating to the Closure of State Highways

Received 10/22/2025. Rule can be viewed at:
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/operations/OSB/traffic-operations/vermont-traffic-committee

• Ian Degutis, Traffic Committee Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

8:45 AM

25-P019 - Agency of Transportation - Rules for Establishing Temporary Speed Limits

Received 10/22/2025. Rule can be viewed at: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/operations/OSB/traffic-operations/vermont-traffic-committee

• Ian Degutis, Traffic Committee Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

8:55 AM

25-P020 - Agency of Transportation - Regulations Governing Use of State Highways with Limited Access Facilities

Received 10/22/2025. Rule can be viewed at:
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/operations/OSB/traffic-operations/vermont-traffic-committee

• Ian Degutis, Traffic Committee Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

9:05 AM

25-P034 - Department of Liquor and Lottery - Updated Vermont Lottery Rules - CVR 01-130-001

Received 10/31/2025. Rule can be viewed at: https://vtlottery.com/about/rules

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

9:20 AM

25-P032 - Agency of Human Services - Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for Youth Licensing Rule

Received 10/16/2025. Rule can be viewed at: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment

• Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
  
• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  
• Darlene Wideawake, Nurse Administrator II/Nurse Surveyor, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living - Division of Licensing and Protection
  
• Cheryle Wilcox, Mental Health Collaborations Director, Department of Mental Health
  

9:35 AM

25-P033 - Agency of Human Services - Manufactured Food Rule

Received 11/4/2025. Rule can be viewed at: https://www.healthvermont.gov/laws-regulations/laws/rules-public-comment

• Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
  
• Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  

9:50 AM

Discussion of 2026 In Session Meeting Schedule

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Meeting Details

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8:05 AM

25-E02 - Manufactured Food Emergency Rule

Received 12/22/2025. Rule is posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/laws-regulations/laws/rules-public-comment

• Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
  

8:10 AM

25-P020 - Agency of Transportation - Regulations Governing Use of State Highways with Limited Access Facilities

Received 10/22/2025. Rule is posted here: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/operations/OSB/traffic-operations/vermont-traffic-committee

• Ian Degutis, Traffic Committee Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

8:20 AM

25-P035 - Rule 9.000 Rule Regarding the Installation, Construction, Operation, and Aggregation of Energy Storage Facilities

Received 12/5/2025. Rule is posted here: https://epuc.vermont.gov/?q=node/64/163053

• Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  
• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  

8:30 AM

25-P037 - Risk Retention Group Holding Company Systems

Received 12/8/2025. Rule is posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-piblic-comment

• Russ McCracken, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  

8:40 AM

25-P036 - Groundwater Protection Rule and Strategy

Received 12/8/2025. Rule is posted here:
https://dec.vermont.gov/document/groundwater-protection-rule-and-strategy

• Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

8:50 AM

25-P031 - Best Management Practices for the Use of Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds and Neonicotinoid Pesticides

Received rule 12/5/2025. Rule is posted here:
https://agriculture.vermont.gov/test-best-management-practices-neonicotinoid-treated-article-seeds-and-neonicotinoid-pesticides

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• David Huber, Deputy Director, Public Health and Agriculture Resources Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Richard Nelson, Representative for Orleans-1
  
• Zachary Szczukowski, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Robert Wright, Speaking on Behalf of Sylvia Knight
  

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

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8:05 AM

25-P035 - Rule 9.000 Rule Regarding the Installation, Construction, Operation, and Aggregation of Energy Storage Facilities

Received 12/5/2025. Rule is posted here: https://epuc.vermont.gov/?q=node/64/163053

• Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  
• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  

8:20 AM

25-P031 - Best Management Practices for the Use of Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds and Neonicotinoid Pesticides

Received rule 12/5/2025. Rule is posted here:
https://agriculture.vermont.gov/test-best-management-practices-neonicotinoid-treated-article-seeds-and-neonicotinoid-pesticides

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Esme Cole, Vermont State Representative, Windsor 6
  
• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• David Huber, Deputy Director, Public Health and Agriculture Resources Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Sylvia Knight, Earth Community Advocate and Researcher, Vermont Pesticide and Poison Action Network
  
• Richard Nelson, Vermont State Representative, Orleans 1
  
• Zachary Szczukowski, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Robert Wright, Concerned Citizen
  

8:35 AM

25-P039 - Vermont Saves Program Rule

• Justin St. James, General Counsel, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
  

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

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8:05 AM

25-P035 - Rule 9.000 Rule Regarding the Installation, Construction, Operation, and Aggregation of Energy Storage Facilities

• Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  
• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  

8:20 AM

25-P031 - Best Management Practices for the Use of Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds and Neonicotinoid Pesticides

Received rule 12/5/2025. Rule is posted here:
https://agriculture.vermont.gov/test-best-management-practices-neonicotinoid-treated-article-seeds-and-neonicotinoid-pesticides

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Zachary Szczukowski, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

8:35 AM

25-P039 - Vermont Saves Program Rule

• Justin St. James, General Counsel, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
  

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

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8:35 AM

25-P041 - 10 V.S.A. Appendix §15a, Fees for the use of Fish and Wildlife Department Lands and Facilities

Rule was received 1/14/2026 and is posted here: https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/commissioners-office/commissioners-rules

• Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Alison Thomas, Director of Outreach and Education Programs Coordinator, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

8:45 AM

25-P021 – Rules for the Designation and Operation of Home Health Agencies

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living's request for extension of adoption deadline to April 10, 2026

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

8:55 AM

25-P031 - Best Management Practices for the Use of Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds and Neonicotinoid Pesticides

Discussion of LCAR memo to request the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets provide reporting on education and outreach activities

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