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VT H0236
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Noyes
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AI Summary
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Amends Vermont's water classification statute (10 V.S.A. § 1252) to add hydroelectric power generation facilities with installed capacity of 5 megawatts or less as a suitable use of Class B(2) waters
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Requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to amend Vermont Water Quality Standards by July 1, 2026 to reflect this new authorized use
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Prohibits the Secretary from denying approval for small hydroelectric facilities on Class B(2) waters prior to July 1, 2026 unless the state can demonstrate the facility would impair the water
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
An act relating to authorizing the use of State waters by hydroelectric generation facilities
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
2/18/2025