ACT 161 §1110 Rulemaking
Phase I - Administrative Dam Safety Rule (In effect as of August 1st, 2020)
*The current Phase II process will re-open the existing Administrative Rule to add the Technical Standards and allow the ability to edit or update the existing rule, as needed.
Phase II - Technical Standard Dam Safety Rule (In Development)
The DSP is in the process of developing the Technical Standards with guidance from an Interest Group made up of individuals including: Dam Owners, Dam Safety Engineering Consultants, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Environmental Advocates, State and Local Officials, and others. In addition, we plan to have the working draft of the rules peer reviewed by a group that specializes in dam safety regulation as well as hold a public meeting to introduce the rule and take public questions and comments prior to initiating formal rulemaking through the Legislative and Interagency Committees.
Proposed Schedule:
*Updated as of February 15th, 2023
Interest Group Meetings:
- First Interest Group Meeting - February 15th, 2023 - Meeting Notes
- Second Interest Group Meeting - April 19th, 2023 - Meeting Notes
- Third and Final Interest Group Meeting - July 12th, 2023 (Official Date TBD)
Topics to be Addressed in the Technical Standard Rulemaking Process:
- Siting, design, construction, alteration
- Operation & Maintenance
- Inspection, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting.
- Repair, breach, or removal
- Application for authorization under 1082
- Emergency Action Plans requirements and guidance
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ANR.DamSafety@vermont.gov.