Proposed State Rules

By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

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Department of Financial Regulation Administrative Procedures Rule.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 26P030

AGENCY: Department of Financial Regulation

CONCISE SUMMARY: The rule sets forth DFR’s procedures for contested cases and other administrative matters, including APA petitions of various types. It is an update to DFR’s existing APA rule, intended to bring clarity to definitions and procedures. The amended rule more clearly delineates roles and responsibilities within DFR. The amendment also modernizes filing and service requirements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of

Financial Regulation, 89 Main Street, Montpelier VT 05609 Tel: 802-522-2685, E-mail:

gavin.boyles@vermont.gov URL: https://dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/legal-general-counsel/

proposed-rules-and-public-comment.

FOR COPIES: Sheila Grace, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation, 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05609, Tel: 802-595-6052 E-Mail: sheila.grace@vermont.gov.