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Department of
Environmental Conservation
Vision
We envision a Vermont where
people live in harmony with diverse and healthy natural systems; appreciate
and enjoy our natural resources; work together responsibly
to reduce waste and risks to human health and the environment; and
prosper without significant degradation of natural systems. We
envision a Vermont where people breathe clean air; drink clean
water; eat safe food; and live in a sustained and
healthy environment.
Mission
To preserve, enhance, restore, and
conserve Vermont's natural resources, and protect human health for the benefit of this and future generations.
Guiding Principles
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Adhere to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
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Act and speak in a manner that inspires public confidence and promotes
the Department's credibility.
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Respect individual rights and minimize intrusions into people's lives.
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Be accountable, accessible, and helpful to the public.
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Provide clear, prompt, fair, and well-documented decisions and guidance.
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Improve Vermonters' understanding of the environment and related issues
through effective communications and education.
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Continue to learn about our environment, technology, and management
techniques.
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Involve the people of Vermont in making decisions that affect the state's
natural resources.
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Wisely pursue innovative approaches to environmental problems to determine
their effectiveness.
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Promptly adopt proven new solutions to environmental problems.
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Coordinate programs across all environmental media.
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Promote pollution prevention, recycling, and consideration of the cumulative
impacts of activities.
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Consistently and fairly apply and enforce environmental laws and standards.
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Develop standards and requirements that consider both economic and
environmental sustainability.
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Always consider the consequences of today's decisions for future generations.
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Recognize that all powers
and authority to carry out the Department's Mission are derived from
the people, and that Government works to
the benefit of the public, not to our convenience as State employees.
Philosophy of
Management and Supervision
It is the policy of this Department that its managers and supervisors
be guided by the following concepts.
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The DEC management philosophy is rooted in the belief that an ethic
of teamwork and an open atmosphere of mutual trust and support among
all department employees are essential to the effective management
of the department and of the state's natural resources.
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The DEC decision making process will maximize input from involved staff
at all levels in the organization. Decision making should be delegated
to the appropriate level and management will assure that department
staff have authority consistent with their responsibilities.
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Supervision is essential to the performance, development and growth
of all department employees. Prompt recognition of achievement and
counseling to correct problems are equally important. Annual performance
evaluations are required and performance expectations must be developed
with an opportunity for input from employees. As a guideline, supervisors
should meet at least monthly in a designated supervisory session
with each person supervised.
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Managers and supervisors will be accessible and will encourage input
from staff.
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There is a shared responsibility for managers and supervisors to support
staff and for staff to support managers and supervisors. This support
is expected both within and among the various units in the department.
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The Department will assure that complaints about actions by department
employees will be fairly and thoroughly investigated and resolved.
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Decisions will be clear and consistent with law, rule, policy and
the mission of the department. Whenever a decision would be inconsistent
with past policy, the deviation should be justified or the policy will
be changed to assure consistent future action.
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Management will promote a safe, secure, and enjoyable working environment
and encourage a positive attitude in all staff.
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Managers and supervisors shall not discriminate against, or harass any other employee or allow such behavior because of race, color, religion,
ancestry, place of birth, gender, age, national origin, disability
status, sexual orientation, or any other factor for which discrimination
is prohibited by law.
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Permit Specialists
DEC provides permit assistance through
ANR's regional and satellite offices. The Permit Specialists
are available in these offices to answer your questions about
the permit process.
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Environmental Assistance Hotline: 1-800-974-9559
Call for help with:
- Pollution Prevention / Waste Reduction
- Mercury related topics
- Business Compliance Assistance
- Municipal Compliance Assistance |
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Questions or comments about the DEC
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DEC Webmaster
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Commissioner's Office 
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