Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Historic Resources intends to consider amending 17VAC10-30, Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits. The purpose of the proposed action is to address deficiencies in the existing program regulations that cause confusion about the program requirements and application process and to amend the regulation to prevent fraud and misuse of the program. The proposed action will revise the current review fees to reflect the increased cost of staff time and resources necessary for review of projects and administration of the program.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 10.1-2202 and 58.1-339.2 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 13, 2013.

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Tune, Manager, Office of Preservation Incentives, Department of Historic Resources, 2801 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221, telephone (804) 482-6093, FAX (804) 367-2391, TTY (804) 367-2386, or email elizabeth.tune@dhr.virginia.gov.