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 12VAC5-462, Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Results. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the regulation following a periodic review. Intended amendments will (i) remove outdated information; (ii) update text to reflect best practices and the latest science from industry, academia, public health experts, and other stakeholders; (iii) clarify regulatory and enforcement standards; and (iv) include changes deemed necessary in response to public comment or input from subject matter experts.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 26, 2022.

Agency Contact: Briana Bill, Program Manager, Tourist Establishments and General Environmental Health Services, Virginia Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23235, telephone (805) 584-6340, or email briana.bill@vdh.virginia.gov.