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).

NOTE: The three rules below have been promulgated by The Vermont Traffic Committee who has requested the notices be combined to facilitate a savings for the agency. When contacting the agency about these rules please note the title and rule number of the proposed rule(s) you are interested in.

• Rules Relating to the Closure of State Highways.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 25P018

• Rules for Establishing Temporary Speed Limits.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 25P019

• Regulations Governing the Use of State Highways with Limited Access Facilities.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 25P020

AGENCY: The Vermont Traffic Committee, Agency of Transportation

CONCISE SUMMARY: The Vermont Traffic Committee proposes to make updates to references, titles, statutes and other language within the three rules listed above which relate to the closure of portions of the State Highway system to protect health, safety and welfare of the public; establishing temporary speed limits for State Highways during construction or maintenance; and govering the use of State Highways with Limited Access facilities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ian Degutis, Agency of Transportation, Dill Building, 2178 Airport Rd, Berlin, VT 05641 Tel: 802-371-8827 Fax: 802-479-2210 E-Mail: Ian.Degutis@vermont.gov URL: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/operations/OSB/traffic-operations/vermont-traffic-committee

FOR COPIES: Joshua Taylor, Agency of Transportation, Dill Building, 2178 Airport Rd, Berlin, VT 05641 Tel:802-498-4339 Fax: 802-479-2210 E-mail: Joshua.E.Taylor@vermont.gov.