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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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:00 AM
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Convene, Review, and Approve Minutes of December 5, 2024
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8:05 AM
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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
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Pam Cota, Director of the Survey and Certification Unit, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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8:20 AM
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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
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Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Elder Law Project
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Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
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Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
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8:35 AM
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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
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Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Elder Law Project
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Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
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Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
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8:50 AM
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24-P20 - Agency of Human Services/Agency Designation - Adoption Deadline Extension Request
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Ashley Johns, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
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8:55 AM
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24-P21 - Recovery Services Organization Certification Rule - Adoption Deadline Extension Request
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Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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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
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Pam Cota, Long Term Care Licensing Chief, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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8:23 AM
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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
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Ashley Johns, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
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8:41 AM
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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
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Nicole Rau Mitiguy, Substance Misuse Prevention Manager, Department of Health
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Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:00 AM
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Convene, Elect Chair and Vice-Chair
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8:05 AM
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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
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Eleanor Spottswood, Chair, Judicial Nominating Board
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8:35 AM
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LCAR 101 Training
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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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
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Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Elder Law Project
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Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
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Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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24-P30 - Health Care Administrative Rule (HCAR) on Prior Authorization for Medicaid Services
Request for Extension of Adoption Deadline
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Linda McLemore, Staff Attorney, Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
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8:15 AM
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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
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Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
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Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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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
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Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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8:30 AM
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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
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Susan Morris, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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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/
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Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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8:30 AM
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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/
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Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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8:55 AM
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Discussion of Non-Session Meeting Schedule
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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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
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
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8:30 AM
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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
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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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
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
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8:15 AM
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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
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Eric Palmer, Fish Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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8:25 AM
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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
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Eric Palmer, Fish Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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8:35 AM
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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
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Eric Palmer, Fish Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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8:45 AM
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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
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Eric Palmer, Fish Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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10:03 AM
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Review and Consider Extension Request for Adoption Deadline of 24-P47
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10:05 AM
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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
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
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10:25 AM
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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
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
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10:45 AM
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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
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Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
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11:05 AM
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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
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Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
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11:25 AM
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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>
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Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
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11:45 AM
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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>
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Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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10:05 AM
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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
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Jared Adler, Staff Attorney, Department of Labor
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10:25 AM
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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
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
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10:45 AM
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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
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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11:05 AM
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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>
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Toni Mikula, Wild Turkey Project Leader, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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11:25 AM
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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>
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Nick Fortin, Moose and Deer Project Leader, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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11:45 AM
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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>
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Nick Fortin, Moose and Deer Project Leader, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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10:05 AM
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Review and Consider Extension Request for Adoption Deadline of 25-P01
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Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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10:15 AM
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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
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Colleen Crist, Food Production Advisor, Center for an Agricultural Economy
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Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
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Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
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11:00 AM
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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
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Russ McCracken, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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Dan Raddock, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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10:05 AM
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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/
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Ben Moffatt, Regional Manager - Waterbury Regional Office, Department of Public Safety
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Landon Wheeler, Deputy Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
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10:30 AM
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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/
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Dennis Blair, Chair of Electricians' Licensing Board, Department of Public Safety
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Ben Moffatt, Regional Manager - Waterbury Regional Office, Department of Public Safety
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10:55 AM
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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/
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John Hammer, Chair, Vermont Plumber's Examining Board, Department of Public Safety
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Ben Moffatt, Regional Manager - Waterbury Regional Office, Department of Public Safety
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11:20 AM
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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
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Kacie Diederich, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Ben Montross, Drinking Water Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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10:05 AM
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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
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Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
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Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
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10:30 AM
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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
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Robin Chapman, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
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Dani Fuoco, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Human Services
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11:00 AM
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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/
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Carrie Phillips, Pharmacy Executive, Office of Professional Regulation
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Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:35 AM
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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
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Ian Degutis, Traffic Committee Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
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8:45 AM
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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
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Ian Degutis, Traffic Committee Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
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8:55 AM
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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
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Ian Degutis, Traffic Committee Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
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9:05 AM
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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
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Skyler Genest, Senior Director of Licensee Operations, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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9:20 AM
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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
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Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
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Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
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Darlene Wideawake, Nurse Administrator II/Nurse Surveyor, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living - Division of Licensing and Protection
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Cheryle Wilcox, Mental Health Collaborations Director, Department of Mental Health
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9:35 AM
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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
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Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
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Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
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9:50 AM
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Discussion of 2026 In Session Meeting Schedule
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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25-E02 - Manufactured Food Emergency Rule
Received 12/22/2025. Rule is posted here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/laws-regulations/laws/rules-public-comment
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Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
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8:10 AM
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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
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Ian Degutis, Traffic Committee Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
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8:20 AM
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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
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Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Vermont Public Utility Commission
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Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
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8:30 AM
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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
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Russ McCracken, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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8:40 AM
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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
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Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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8:50 AM
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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
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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David Huber, Deputy Director, Public Health and Agriculture Resources Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Richard Nelson, Representative for Orleans-1
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Zachary Szczukowski, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Robert Wright, Speaking on Behalf of Sylvia Knight
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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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
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Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Vermont Public Utility Commission
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Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
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8:20 AM
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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
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Esme Cole, Vermont State Representative, Windsor 6
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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David Huber, Deputy Director, Public Health and Agriculture Resources Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Sylvia Knight, Earth Community Advocate and Researcher, Vermont Pesticide and Poison Action Network
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Richard Nelson, Vermont State Representative, Orleans 1
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Zachary Szczukowski, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Robert Wright, Concerned Citizen
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8:35 AM
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25-P039 - Vermont Saves Program Rule
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Justin St. James, General Counsel, Office of the State Treasurer
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Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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25-P035 - Rule 9.000 Rule Regarding the Installation, Construction, Operation, and Aggregation of Energy Storage Facilities
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Mary Jo Krolewski, Utilities Analyst, Vermont Public Utility Commission
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Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
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8:20 AM
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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
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Zachary Szczukowski, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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8:35 AM
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25-P039 - Vermont Saves Program Rule
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Justin St. James, General Counsel, Office of the State Treasurer
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Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
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8:35 AM
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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
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Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Alison Thomas, Director of Outreach and Education Programs Coordinator, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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8:45 AM
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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
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Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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8:55 AM
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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
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
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8:35 AM
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25-P042 - Green Mountain Care Board Rule 5.000: Oversight of Accountable Care Organizations
Rule was received 1/26/2026 and is posted here: https://gmcboard.vermont.gov/aco-oversight
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Mark Hengstler, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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25-P021 - Rules for the Designation and Operation of Home Health Agencies
Rule was received 2/19/2026 and is posted here: https://dlp.vermont.gov/survey-cert/facility-regs
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Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Pam Cota, Survey and Certification Unit Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Eric Covey, Interim Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
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Kaili Kuiper, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
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Angela McMann, Adult Services Division Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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8:20 AM
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25-P038 - Vermont Securities Regulations
Rule was received 2/23/2026 and is posted here: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/proposed-rules-and-public-comment
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Russ McCracken, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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8:35 AM
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25-P047 - Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) Amendments
Rule was received 2/18/2026 and is posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov
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Jim Bradley, Project Developer/Manager, Hayward Design Build, LLC
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Benjamin Civiletti, Special Counsel, Public Service Department
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Richard Faesy, Principal, Energy Futures Group
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Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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Andy Shapiro, President, Energy Balance, Inc.
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Sandra Vitzthum, Member, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
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Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
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8:50 AM
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25-P048 - Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) Amendments
Rule was received 2/18/2026 and is posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov
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Jim Bradley, Project Developer/Manager, Hayward Design Build, LLC
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Benjamin Civiletti, Special Counsel, Public Service Department
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Richard Faesy, Principal, Energy Futures Group
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Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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Andy Shapiro, President, Energy Balance, Inc.
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Sandra Vitzthum, Member, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
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Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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25-P021 - Rules for the Designation and Operation of Home Health Agencies
Rule was received 2/19/2026 and is posted here: https://dlp.vermont.gov/survey-cert/facility-regs
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Pam Cota, Survey and Certification Unit Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Eric Covey, Interim Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
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Kaili Kuiper, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
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Angela McMann, Adult Services Division Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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8:20 AM
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25-P047 - Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) Amendments
Rule was received 2/18/2026 and is posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov
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Jim Bradley, Project Developer/Manager, Hayward Design Build, LLC
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Benjamin Civiletti, Special Counsel, Public Service Department
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Bob Duncan, Duncan Wisniewski Architecture
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Richard Faesy, Principal, Energy Futures Group
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Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Andy Shapiro, President, Energy Balance, Inc.
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Sandra Vitzthum, Member, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
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Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
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8:30 AM
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25-P048 - Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) Amendments
Rule was received 2/18/2026 and is posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov
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Jim Bradley, Project Developer/Manager, Hayward Design Build, LLC
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Benjamin Civiletti, Special Counsel, Public Service Department
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Bob Duncan, Duncan Wisniewski Architecture
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Richard Faesy, Principal, Energy Futures Group
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Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Andy Shapiro, President, Energy Balance, Inc.
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Sandra Vitzthum, Member, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
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Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
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8:40 AM
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24-P042 - General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Rules
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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25-P047 - Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) Amendments
Rule was received 2/18/2026 and is posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov
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Jenny Carter, Professor and Senior Attorney, Vermont Law and Graduate School
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Benjamin Civiletti, Special Counsel, Public Service Department
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Bob Duncan, Duncan Wisniewski Architecture
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Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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Andy Shapiro, President, Energy Balance, Inc.
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Sandra Vitzthum, Member, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
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Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
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8:15 AM
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25-P048 - Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) Amendments
Rule was received 2/18/2026 and is posted here: http://publicservice.vermont.gov
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Jenny Carter, Professor and Senior Attorney, Vermont Law and Graduate School
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Benjamin Civiletti, Special Counsel, Public Service Department
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Bob Duncan, Duncan Wisniewski Architecture
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Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
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Andy Shapiro, President, Energy Balance, Inc.
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Sandra Vitzthum, Member, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
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Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
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8:25 AM
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24-P042 - General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Rules
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Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
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8:35 AM
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25-P043 - Reportable and Communicable Diseases Rule
Rule received 3/13/2026 and is posted here: http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/public-comment
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Shayla Livingston, Principal Assistant, Department of Health
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8:45 AM
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25-P044 - GMCB Rule 3.000: Hospital Budget Review
Rule was received 3/24/2026 and is posted here: www.gmcbboard.vermont.gov/proposed-rules
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Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
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Julia Corlman, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
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8:55 AM
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25-P047 - Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) Amendments
Memo discussion
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
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8:05 AM
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25-P047 & 25-P048 - Vermont Residential (RBES) and Commercial (CBES) Building Energy Standards Amendments
Discussion of memo
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8:10 AM
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24-P042 - General Assistance Emergency Housing Assistance Rules
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Ashley Johns, General Counsel, Agency of Human Services
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Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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8:20 AM
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25-P040 - Vermont Wetland Rules
Rule received 4/6/2026 and is posted here: https://dec.vermont
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Dale Azaria, Conservation Law Foundation
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Kevin Burke, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
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Zapata Courage, Resident of Ripton
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Karina Dailey, Science and Restoration Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Brendan Deso, Manufactured Home Retailer
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Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Laura Hill-Eubanks, Concerned Citizen
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Josh Jerome, Executive Director, Barre Area Development, Inc.
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Andy Rowe, Snyder Homes
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Emily Ruff, Executive Director, Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary
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Nat Shambaugh, Berlin Pond Watershed Association
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Misty Sinsigalli, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Chris Snyder, President/Owner, Snyder Homes