BERLIN, Vt. — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott amended his Emergency Declaration on Wednesday to provide temporary regulatory relief to aid Vermont’s recovery.
“As we continue to respond to the aftermath of severe flooding, more flexibility is needed to expedite recovery efforts,” the governor said. “My team will continue to evaluate other regulatory relief that will help accelerate our response and ease the burden on Vermonters.”
Scott directed:
• the Motor Vehicles commissioner to extend license and registration renewals, and temporary registration certificates and number plates, for 60 days beyond their effective expiration.
• the Natural Resources secretary to waive the production and fuel use limits for hot mix asphalt plants to help with emergency road repair; waive the certification limits of the Coventry Landfill and transfer station operating hours to allow longer hours and weekend days; and more.
• the Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety, to waive rules and requirements necessary to issue a temporary license, certification or registration to oil heat technicians, propane technicians, S-License plumbers and S-License llectricians, and other professions regulated by the Division of Fire Safety.
Scott is considering additional regulatory relief and action to assist with rebuilding efforts.
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