10 V.S.A. § 8006: Warning; notice of alleged violation

(a) When the Secretary determines that a violation will or is likely to occur, the Secretary may issue a written warning that shall be served on the respondent in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. The warning shall include a brief description of the prospective violation; identification of the statute, rule, permit, assurance, or order that is the subject of the prospective violation; and a brief description of the potential enforcement actions that may be taken if the violation occurs.

(b) When the Secretary determines that a violation exists, the Secretary may issue a written notice of the alleged violation. The notice shall be served on the respondent in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. The notice shall include a brief description of the alleged violation; identification of the statute, rule, permit, assurance, or order that is the subject of the violation; a brief description of the Secretary’s intended course of action to address the alleged violation; and, if appropriate, specific timelines and directives to achieve compliance.