An act relating to municipal delegation of Act 250 authority

This bill allows certain Vermont municipalities to apply for authority to review and approve development projects instead of going through the state's Act 250 environmental review process. To qualify, a municipality must demonstrate it has robust planning, zoning, and enforcement systems that meet or exceed state standards, along with adequate infrastructure and professional staff. The Natural Resources Board would review applications and, if approved, sign agreements that exempt specific areas from state review while maintaining oversight through periodic recertification every eight years.