Vermont H0157 proposes exemptions for certain land areas from Act 250 requirements and delegates stormwater permitting to certified engineers.

Vermont H0157 seeks to exempt Tier 1A and Tier 1B areas in municipalities with permanent zoning and subdivision bylaws and an approved town plan from Act 250 requirements until December 31, 2029. The bill also mandates the Agency of Natural Resources to delegate the stormwater permitting process to certified professional engineers, who would perform stormwater assessments and designs and permit their own work. The State would periodically review the certified engineers' work and may revoke certification if the work is unsatisfactory.

Vermont H0157 proposes exemptions for certain land areas from Act 250 requirements and delegates stormwater permitting to certified engineers.

Vermont H0157 seeks to exempt Tier 1A and Tier 1B areas in municipalities with permanent zoning and subdivision bylaws and an approved town plan from Act 250 requirements until December 31, 2029. The bill also mandates the Agency of Natural Resources to delegate the stormwater permitting process to certified professional engineers, who would perform stormwater assessments and designs and permit their own work. The State would periodically review the certified engineers' work and may revoke certification if the work is unsatisfactory.