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Bill would create lake-classification study group to review anti-degradation rules
Summary
A bill (S.223) would create a study group to review Vermont—s water-quality classification and anti-degradation procedures, compile data that could support reclassification of higher-quality waters and recommend legislative or rule changes; DEC and Legislative Council outlined duties and a Jan. 15, 2027 reporting date.
A bill filed this session would form a study committee to examine whether Vermont—s system for classifying and managing lakes and other surface waters is adequate to protect whole-lake ecosystems and to recommend statutory or regulatory changes.
Michael Grady of the Legislative Council told the Natural Resources & Energy Committee that the group would review existing statutory and regulatory frameworks, water-quality data and the state—s anti-degradation obligations under the federal Clean Water Act. "The group shall recommend to the general assembly whether the current regulatory framework . . . is adequate, and whether legislative policy changes are needed," Grady said while reading bill language.
The bill as drafted would include two members…
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