Vermont H0240 authorizes the Governor to waive water quality permits for dam drawdowns during emergency flood events.

Vermont H0240 allows the Governor to authorize the Agency of Natural Resources to waive water quality permits for dams to lower water levels in anticipation of a flood event likely to cause substantial damage or injury. This waiver can be issued if the Governor, in consultation with the Secretary of Natural Resources, believes it will reduce the risk of damage. The act takes effect upon passage and is valid for the duration of the declared emergency plus 180 days.

Vermont H0240 authorizes the Governor to waive water quality permits for dam drawdowns during emergency flood events.

Vermont H0240 allows the Governor to authorize the Agency of Natural Resources to waive water quality permits for dams to lower water levels in anticipation of a flood event likely to cause substantial damage or injury. This waiver can be issued if the Governor, in consultation with the Secretary of Natural Resources, believes it will reduce the risk of damage. The act takes effect upon passage and is valid for the duration of the declared emergency plus 180 days.