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Rule Details
Rule Number:
26P010
Title:
ANR Lands Management Planning Rule
Type:
Standard
Status:
Proposed
Agency:
Agency of Natural Resources
Legal Authority:
3 V.S.A. § 2853; 10 V.S.A. § 2603(c), § 4145(a)
Summary:
The purpose of this ANR Lands Management Rule is to codify ANR’s land management planning framework and process, and to set forth the requirements for public input related to land management planning. The proposed rule consolidates existing policy and procedure; proposes an update to the planning framework that formalizes a category of routine management activities (Universal Management Actions); creates a new "Statewide Plan;" and establishes two new land classifications that prioritize resource protection and support evelopment of old forest conditions. This proposed rule will provide clarity to the public regarding the process by which the Departments plan for and manage ANR lands and how the public can provide input in the process.
Persons Affected:
The proposed rule codifies a process by which management plans are developed, is procedural in scope and economically neutral in impact. This proposed rule does not regulate any business or entity and thus does not have an economic impact on businesses or entities conducting business in Vermont. The proposed rule outlines a comprehensive public input process whereby interested members of the public and business entities may provide input on the use and management of public lands thereby ensuring various interests are considered in the planning process, resulting in transparency and clarity.
Economic Impact:
The proposed rule codifies a process by which management plans are developed and outlines the minimum content and considerations required to be included in a management plan. This rule also outlines the process by which the public may provide input in the land management planning process. This rule does not propose or result in a new requirement or regulation that would have an economic impact. This proposed rule does not have an economic impact on businesses or entities conducting business in Vermont. The proposed rule outlines a comprehensive public input process whereby interested members of the public, non governmental organizations, and business entities may provide input on the use and management of public lands thereby ensuring various interests are considered in the planning process, resulting in transparency and clarity.
Posting date:
Apr 29,2026
Hearing Information
Information for Hearing # 1
Hearing date:
Location:
Lyndon Public Safety Building
Address:
316 Main Street
City:
Lyndonville
State:
VT
Zip:
05851
Hearing Notes:
Information for Hearing # 2
Hearing date:
Location:
Town of Waterbury Municipal Offices, Steele Community Room
Address:
28 North Main Street
City:
Waterbury
State:
VT
Zip:
05676
Hearing Notes:
Information for Hearing # 3
Hearing date:
Location:
Edmunds Middle School Library
Address:
275 Main Street
City:
Burlington
State:
VT
Zip:
05401
Hearing Notes:
Information for Hearing # 4
Hearing date:
Location:
Okemo Mountain Resort, Jackson Gore Inn, Cornerstone Room
