Vermont § 551 - Declaration of policy and purpose

§ 551. Declaration of policy and purpose

• (a) It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this State and the purpose of this
  chapter to achieve and maintain such levels of air quality as will protect human health
  and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable, prevent injury to plant and animal
  life and property, foster the comfort and convenience of the people, promote the economic
  and social development of this State, and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural
  attractions of this State. (b) It is also declared that local and regional air pollution control programs are to
  be supported to the extent practicable as essential instruments for the securing and
  maintenance of appropriate levels of air quality. (c) To these ends it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for a coordinated statewide
  program of air pollution prevention, abatement, and control, for an appropriate distribution
  of responsibilities among the State and local units of government, and to facilitate
  cooperation across jurisdictional lines in dealing with problems of air pollution
  not confined within single jurisdictions, and to provide a framework within which
  all values may be balanced in the public interest. (Added 1967, No. 310 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)