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ANR says Climate Superfund litigation and limited appropriations strain agency legal capacity
Summary
ANR informed the House Appropriations Committee that a one‑time $300,000 appropriation for Climate Superfund work is insufficient to meet litigation demands; multiple lawsuits filed against Vermont have increased workload for ANR’s Office of General Counsel.
Agency leaders told the House Appropriations Committee that litigation tied to the Climate Superfund Act has created sustained demand on ANR’s legal staff and that the one‑time appropriation provided in an earlier fiscal year has not been sufficient for the agency’s needs.
Secretary Julie Moore reminded the committee of a prior one‑time $300,000 appropriation related to the Climate Superfund Act and said the agency has been "holding a bit of this money in reserve" because more significant work will follow once the…
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