Act 250 Permit Process Comments

Act 250 Permit Process Comments

Now that you have participated in an Act 250 permit process as an applicant or a party, we would like your feedback to help us improve that process. This survey is being sent to everyone who has participated in a recent Act 250 permitting process. Most of the questions can be answered with a YES or NO response. If you want to provide a more detailed response, please feel free to do so by either using the space provided or by attaching an additional sheet. You may also find this form on our web site at: http://nrb.state.vt.us/lup/publications.htm. You may fill in the form electronically and email it to: . If you used a consultant to obtain an Act 250 permit, you may choose to have them complete the form. Fold the form so the address appears on the outside; tape (don’t staple); stamp and send!

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Vermont Natural Resources Board

1 National Life Drive

Dewey Building

Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3201

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THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS FORM.

1. Have you participated in Act 250 proceedings prior to this one? YES or NO

In this proceeding, were you an applicant _____ or a party _____ ?

Was there a public hearing? YES or NO

Application #______Size and type of project?

2. If you were an applicant, did you or your consultant speak with the district coordinator in preparing your application? YES or NO

Did you have a pre-application meeting? YES or NO

3. Did you understand at the outset what was required to obtain an Act 250 permit or participate in the process? YES or NO

4. If you were an applicant, were the application forms and supporting information clear and understandable? YES or NO

Do you have any suggestions on how to improve them ?

5. Were the Act 250 staff you dealt with courteous and helpful? YES or NO

6. If a hearing was held, do you feel that you were treated fairly by the district commission during the proceeding ? YES or NO

Would you care to elaborate?

7. Did the time frame involved in issuing the decision meet your expectations? YES or NO

Having reviewed the decision, were the conditions reasonable and appropriate under the criteria? YES or NO

If NO, why not?

8. Do you think the Act 250 permit application requirements are reasonable? YES or NO Do you believe that cost is a significant factor? YES or NO

Please explain:

9. How can the Act 250 permit process be improved?

Thank you for your assistance in this effort.

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VERMONT NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD

1 NATIONAL LIFE DRIVE

DEWEY BUILDING

MONTPELIER, VERMONT 05620-3201