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DEPT. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division
Air Quality and Climate Division
Watershed Management Division
Waste Management and Prevention Division
Water Investment Division
Environmental Compliance Division

OTHER PERMITS & LICENSES

Natural Resources Board - Act 250 
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Division of Fire Safety
Dept. of Commerce & Community Development
Department of Health 
Agency of Human Services
Agency of Transportation
Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Dept. of Liquor Control
Secretary of State
Department of Taxes
Green Mountain Care Board
Federal Permits

SMALL BUSINESS PERMITTING  FACT SHEETS


Department of Environmental Conservation

Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division

1        Wastewater System & Potable Water Supply Permit
1.2     Underground Injection Permit
2        Land Subdivision Fact Sheet
3        Campground Permit
5        Extension of Sewer Lines
9        Indirect Discharge Permit
9.1     Indirect Discharge Permit: Land Application
11      Licensed Designer for Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Permits
20      Bottled Water Permit
21      Permit to Operate a Water System
22      Public Water System Construction Permit
23      Public Community Water Source Approval
24      Public Water System Operator Certification
25      Reclassification of Ground Water
25.1   Interim Groundwater Withdrawal Permit

Air Quality and Climate Division

13    Approvals and Reviews Conducted by . . .
14    Construction Permit: Stationary Air Contaminant Sources
15    Operating Permit: Stationary Sources
16    Annual Registration: Stationary Sources
18    Air Pollution Control Permit: Open Burning

Watershed Management Division

6         Stormwater Permit Summary Sheet
6.1      Stormwater General Permits for Construction Sites
6.2      Stormwater Permit for New Development & Redevelopment
6.3      Renewal of Previously Permitted Stormwater Discharges
6.4      Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Discharges from Industrial Activities
6.5      Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4)
6.6      Municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP)
7.1      Discharge Permit: Municipal
7.2      Discharge Permit: Industrial
8         Discharge Permit: Pretreatment
12       Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification
27       Water Quality Certification
27.1    Snowmaking Rules
27.2    Water Quality Certification: Hydroelectric
28       Lake Encroachment Permit
28.1    Shoreland Protection Permit
29       Wetlands Permit
30       Aquatic Nuisance Control Permit
31       1272 Order
32       Stream Alterations/Stream Crossing Structures
32.1    Pond Construction
32.2    Mineral Prospecting Permit
32.3    Flood Hazard Permit

Waste Management and Prevention Division

Residuals Management Section
10    Residual Management Certification

Hazardous Waste, Tanks and Salvage Yards Section
33       Underground Storage Tanks
33.2    Above Ground Storage Tanks
34       Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, Disposal Certificate
35       Waste Transportation (Hazardous or Solid)
36       Hazardous Waste Handler Site ID Form
46.1    Salvage Yards

Solid Waste Section
37       Certification of Storage & Transfer Facilities
39       Certification of Recycling Facilities
40       Certification of Lined Landfills
40.2    Solid Waste: Certification of Closed Landfills
41       Insignificant Waste Disposal Event
42       Certification of Redemption Centers
43       Certification of Composting Facilities
44       Categorical Certification of Disposal Facilities

Sites Management
46.2    Brownfields

Water Investment Division

45       Dams
45.1    Municipal Pollution Control

Environmental Compliance Division

Pollution Prevention Program
46    Pollution Prevention

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Other Permits/Licenses

Natural Resources Board - Land Use Panel of the Natural Resources Board (Act 250)

47       Act 250
47.1    Historic Sites (Division of Historic Preservation)
47.2    Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES)
47.3    Geology (Dept. Of Environmental Conservation)

Department of Fish and Wildlife

47.4    Protection of Endangered & Threatened Species
47.5    Obstructing Streams

Division of Fire Safety

49          Construction Permit - Fire Prevention and Building
49.1       Reconstruction Fire Safety and Building
50          Electrical Permit - Installation
50.1       Energizing Permit - Electrical
50.2       Plumbing Permit - Installation
50.3       Operating Certificate - Boiler and Pressure Vessel
See 49    Americans With Disabilities Act

Department of Commerce and Community Development

49.2    Mobile Home Park

Department of Health

51       Lodging Establishment License
51.2    Children's Camp License 
53       Food Service Establishment License
53.1    Food Processing Establishments
54       Program for Asbestos Control
55       Lead Abatement
55.1    Lead-Based Paint

Agency of Human Services

57    Child Care Facility Licensing
59    Licensing of Nursing Homes and Residential Care Homes

Agency of Transportation

63           Signs - Private and State
64           Railroad Lands and Crossings
65           Airports
65.1        Off Airport Aerial Permit
66           Work in State Highway Right of Way
See 35     Waste Transportation (Hazardous or Solid)
68           Vermont Motor Vehicle Dealer License

Department of Motor Vehicles

69    License to Sell Diesel Fuel
70    License and a Bond to Sell Gasoline or Aviation Fuel

Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

71    Pesticides: Golf Course Permit
75    Pesticides: A & B Dealer Licensing
79    Nursery Dealers License & Nursery Inspection Certificate
80    Retail Licenses
81    Meat Handlers Operation License

Department of Liquor Control

90    Malt & Vinous Beverage Licenses

Secretary of State

90.1    Registration of Business Names and Corporations
90.2    Office of Professional Regulation

Department of Taxes

91    Income Tax Withholding
92    Sales and Use Tax
93    Meals and Rooms Tax
94    Cigarettes and Tobacco
95    Malt & Vinous Beverage Tax

Green Mountain Care Board

96.1    Certificate of Need (Medical)

Federal Permits

97    Requirements for Work in Wetlands
98    Requirements for Work in Rivers and Streams
99    Requirements for Work in Lakes and Ponds
101  Historic Properties

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