Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Health intends to consider amending 12VAC5-460, Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Public Pools. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the chapter with modern standards for health and safety at water recreation facilities, including standards for water quality, facility maintenance and operation, safety equipment, and water recirculation systems. Incorporating developments from more recent advancements in the water recreation industry will assist Virginia water recreation facilities in providing safe and healthy environments for their patrons. The proposed action is a result of a periodic review.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11, 35.1-13, 35.1-16, and 35.1-17 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: September 30, 2020.

Agency Contact: Julie Henderson, Director of Food and General Environmental Services, Virginia Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23235, telephone (804) 864-7455, FAX (804) 864-7475, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email julie.henderson@vdh.virginia.gov.