Establishes the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program to manage salt application and storage in Vermont.

The bill establishes the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources to manage salt application and storage. It mandates best management practices for commercial and municipal salt applicators, aiming to minimize salt runoff into state waters. The program includes education, training, and certification for salt applicators, and requires record-keeping for salt applications. It also mandates mapping and covering salt storage facilities to prevent contamination.

Establishes the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program to manage salt application and storage in Vermont.

The bill establishes the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources to manage salt application and storage. It mandates best management practices for commercial and municipal salt applicators, aiming to minimize salt runoff into state waters. The program includes education, training, and certification for salt applicators, and requires record-keeping for salt applications. It also mandates mapping and covering salt storage facilities to prevent contamination.