Natural Resources Board Land Use Panel (Act 250)

Welcome to the web site of the Land Use Panel of the Natural Resources Board. Established by Act No. 115 of the Vermont General Assembly, the Land Use Panel oversees the activities of the District Environmental Commissions, provides administrative support and enforcement of Act 250 permits, and conducts rulemaking related to the Act 250 program. The Panel has five members, including Chair Peter Young, Jr.

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District Environmental Commissions

The Act 250 program provides a public, quasi-judicial process for reviewing and managing the environmental, social and fiscal consequences of major subdivisions and developments in Vermont. The program is implemented through the 9 District Environmental Commissions. Specific program objectives of Act 250 include: 1) thorough review of each Act 250 permit application under the requirements of the statutory criteria; 2) performing jurisdictional determinations and permit reviews as expeditiously as possible; 3) providing assistance to applicants and other parties in preparation for their participation in Act 250 proceedings; 4) assisting permittees in maintaining compliance with permit terms and conditions; 5) enforcing the requirements of Act 250 permits and the statute.

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