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. The current schedule is to have the rules in effect in 2026.
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 - 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.