Code of Vermont Rules Agency 30 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Code of Vermont Rules – Agency 31: Department of Public Service
The Code of Vermont Rules (CVR) includes Agency 31, which governs the Department of Public Service (DPS) and its sub-agency, the Vermont Enhanced 9‑1‑1 Board (regulations.justia.com). The DPS represents the public interest in areas such as energy, telecom, and utilities (en.wikipedia.org).
🏛️ Structure of Agency 31
Sub-Agency 000 – GENERAL
Encompasses rules related to the core functions of DPS (Chapters 002–009). These usually include:
Administrative procedures
Staff governance
Public participation
Utility oversight protocols (law.cornell.edu)
Sub‑Agency 010 – VERMONT ENHANCED 9‑1‑1 BOARD
Contains rule Chapters 001–005, which focus on:
Emergency telecommunications standards
Governance of E‑911 funding and system maintenance (law.cornell.edu, en.wikipedia.org, burlingtonvt.gov)
⚖️ Notable Regulatory Areas
While detailed chapter-by-chapter content isn't readily visible without deeper inspection, the typical areas covered include:
Utility Oversight: Rate reviews, service quality, and consumer protections for electric, natural gas, water, and telecom providers.
Telecommunications & Broadband: Regulations ensuring network reliability, privacy, and expansion of broadband access.
Energy Planning: Rules on energy efficiency, renewable integration, and public utility resource planning.
Enhanced 9‑1‑1 Services: Funding management, technical standards, and operations of emergency services systems.
📚 Where to Find the Official Rules
Justia & Cornell LII offer free but occasionally outdated versions (secure.vermont.gov, regulations.justia.com).
The Vermont Secretary of State’s Rules Service provides official rulemaking records, including proposed, adopted, or repealed regulations by agency (secure.vermont.gov).
✅ Need More Detail?
I can pull specific chapters (e.g., Sub-Agency 000 Chapter 003 on public comment procedures).
I can search for current E‑911 funding rules or DPS policies on energy planning.
I can guide you to use the Secretary of State’s API for live updates.
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