permits

Lake Encroachment Permits (LEP) are issued under 29 V.S.A Chapter 11 (Management of Lakes and Ponds), which regulates Encroachment in public waters. The goals of this program are to minimize the encroachment on public waters as well as ensure that projects do not adversely affect the public good and are consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine.

Indirect Discharge Permit Decisions Issued

As of January 1, 2018 all application and decision information can be found through the Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB). 

The "handbook" is a list of permit information sheets, each of which provides an overview of the applicability, jurisdiction and other details for that permit or approval. The information sheets cover most Department of Environmental Conservation permit programs and many other Vermont and federal regulatory programs that may be required for your project or business. Program information sheets include:

The Regional Office Program is developing a new voluntary installer program for contractors who install onsite wastewater treatment (septic) systems and potable water supply connections.  The concept is to provide installers the information and training associated with the proper siting, design, and construction of wastewater systems and potable water supplies that are regulated by the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules. 

Training classes will be developed based on best practices and the requirements contained in the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules.

Guidance Documents

Guidance Documents  

• Determining when a RV is a building or structure  Guidance Document #2015 -01
• Guidance on Coordination with Shoreland Program for Lake Front Lots 
• Permits for Subdivision of Improved Lots under Section 1-311(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Rules#2013-01

Statutes Related to the Rules
S.27 Act 133
S.27 (Act 133 of the 2001 Adjourned Session)
Summary of ACT 133
Bill S.27 - Major Points Summary