Implementation; coordination — Vermont Code § 1930

§ 1930. Implementation; coordination

• (a) Rulemaking standards. To the extent compatible with this chapter, in establishing rules and standards, the
  Secretary may distinguish between types, classes, and ages of underground storage
  tanks. In making such distinctions the Secretary may take into consideration factors
  including location of tanks, soil and climate considerations, uses of the tanks, history
  of maintenance, age, current industry recommended practices, national codes, hydrogeology,
  water table, size of tanks, volume of use, technical capability of owners and operators,
  and compatibility of the regulated substance and materials of fabrication. The distinctions
  may also take into consideration the location of storage tanks in relation to recharge
  areas for community type water supply wells. Where appropriate, the Secretary may
  designate whether the owner or the operator is responsible for monitoring a particular
  tank. The Secretary shall ensure that standards established with respect to financial
  responsibility shall bear a reasonable relation to the risk associated with a regulated
  substance release. Financial responsibility may be established by any one or a combination
  of the following: insurance, guarantee, surety bond, letter of credit, or qualification
  as a self-insurer. The Secretary may suspend enforcement of the financial responsibility
  requirements for a particular class or category of underground storage tanks if the
  Secretary makes a determination that methods of financial responsibility are not generally
  available for underground storage tanks in that class or category. The suspension
  shall extend for a period not to exceed 180 days and may be extended for additional
  180 day periods by further determination by the Secretary that the need continues
  to exist and that progress is being made as required by federal law or regulation
  (section 9003 of the federal Solid Waste Disposal Act). (b) Advisory committee. The Secretary shall select an advisory committee from among groups representing municipal,
  environmental, business, and industry interests. The Secretary shall consult with
  the advisory committee in preparing rules under this chapter. (c) Coordination with other departments. Nothing in this chapter is intended to interfere with the authorities of the Department
  of Health or the Department of Labor or the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.
  The Secretary shall work cooperatively with the Commissioner of Health, Labor and
  Industry, and the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets in the Secretary’s development
  of procedures and rules to carry out the intent of this chapter. (Added 1985, No. 66, § 1; amended 1987, No. 85, § 4, eff. June 9, 1987; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2005, No. 103 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 5, 2006.)