Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is hosting two events to receive feedback on the proposed Core Principles of Community Engagement (the Principles) under the Vermont Environmental Justice Law.
The Principles will guide the creation of community engagement plans by the Agencies of Natural Resources, Transportation, Commerce and Community Development, Agriculture, and Education; the Public Utility Commission; the Natural Resources Board; and the Departments of Health, Public Safety, and Public Service.
The public is invited to join one of the public meetings, one hybrid and one virtual, to provide feedback:
Friday, May 17 from 4 pm – 5 pm EST
In-person location:
Fletcher Free Library – Pickering Room
234 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Virtual location:
Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 291 649 690 748
Passcode: 4Rgcxb
Dial-in by phone
Wednesday, May 22 from 12 pm – 1 pm EST
Virtual Location:
Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 269 178 141 110
Passcode: LYEx6A
Dial-in by phone
Perspectives of the public and stakeholder organizations are important to make sure these principles represent the wants, needs, and values of communities throughout Vermont.
The Principles were drafted by the Interagency Environmental Justice Committee in close consultation with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the Agency of Natural Resources.
Learn more about the Core Principles of Community Engagement and review related documents. To request a hard copy, please use the contact information listed below.
Written comments on Core Principles of Community Engagement can be submitted by in writing on the Public Comment: Core Principles of Community Engagement Microsoft Form. Public comments must be received by June 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm EST. Attendance at the public meetings is not necessary to submit written comments.
Requests for accommodations by the person in need must be received five days prior to the date of the in-person public meeting, and can be made by either calling 802-636-7827 or emailing [email protected].
ANR Nondiscrimination Statement: The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and its departments (the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Fish and Wildlife Department, and the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation) operate their programs, services, and activities without discriminating on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, place of birth, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or breastfeeding (mother and child). We will not tolerate discrimination, intimidation, threats, coercion, or retaliation against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights protected by federal or state law. For questions or complaints, contact [email protected].
ANR Language Access: If you speak a language other than English or need a reasonable accommodation for effective communication, we offer free language assistance on ANR materials and services. For questions or requests for language access, contact [email protected] or call 802-636-7827.
Source: 5.2.2024. Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Montpelier, Website
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