The public is invited to read about and provide input on state substance use laws and regulations and federal grant applications and reports.
Division of Substance Use Programs' Rules
Proposed rules and regulations open for public comment are listed on the Health Department’s Proposed Rules page.
Standards and Tools
Substance Use Disorder Recovery Standards and Compliance Assessment Tool
The standards and the compliance tool relate to the draft Recovery Services Organization (RSO) Certification Rule.
- Visit the Recovery Support Services (RSS) webpage to learn more and access the link to submit your feedback.
Preferred SUD Providers Treatment Standards
Procedural guidelines of practice for all DSU-funded substance use disorder treatment services in Vermont.
- Not open for public comment at this time.
Grant Applications
Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUBG) Application
SAMHSA oversees substance use block grant (SUBG) program which provides funding to provide substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services.
- Not open for public comment at this time.
Synar Program Application
SAMHSA oversees implementation of the Synar Amendment, which requires states to have laws prohibiting the sale and distribution of tobacco products to minors.
- Not open for public comment at this time.

Note about publicly available information: ALL COMMENTS received before the close of the comment period are available for viewing by the public, including any personally identifiable, and/or confidential information that is included in a comment.
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Vermont Department of Health
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Waterbury, VT 05671-8340