NOTICES OF INTENDED REGULATORY ACTION
Vol. 30 Iss. 20 - June 02, 2014

TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC25-210, Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) change the overall organization of the regulation so that it is more reader-friendly; (ii) incorporate policies and guidance developed in recent years; (iii) incorporate certain federal regulatory provisions relative to the program; and (iv) clarify the regulatory text by correcting grammar, spelling, cross references, and errors. Other amendments to the regulation may be considered by the board based on comments received in response to this notice or discussions of the regulatory advisory panel.

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

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; § 401 of the Clean Water Act.

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: William K. Norris, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4022, FAX (804) 698-4347, TTY (804) 698-4021, or email william.norris@deq.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-4015; Filed May 13, 2014, 9:03 a.m.
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts Less Than One-Half Acre
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC25-660, Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts Less Than One-Half Acre. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) reissue this general permit, which expires in 2016, and allow for revisions to correct several administrative procedures; (ii) clarify certain definitions; (iii) revise application and permitting requirements to reflect current guidance and policies; (iv) incorporate certain federal regulatory provisions relative to the program; (v) increase efficiency; and (vi) make the general permit regulation more relevant and useful. The Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210) provides authority for this general permit regulation, and applicable revisions to that program regulation must also be reflected in this general permit regulation.

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

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; § 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1251 et seq.).

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: William K. Norris, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4022, FAX (804) 698-4347, TTY (804) 698-4021, or email william.norris@deq.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-4057; Filed May 13, 2014, 9:04 a.m.
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the State Corporation Commission and Other Utility Line Acitivities
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC25-670, Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the State Corporation Commission and Other Utility Line Acitivities. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) reissue this general permit, which expires in 2016, and allow for revisions to correct several administrative procedures; (ii) clarify certain definitions; (iii) revise application and permitting requirements to reflect current guidance and policies; (iv) incorporate certain federal regulatory provisions relative to the program; (v) increase efficiency; and (vi) make the general permit regulation more relevant and useful. The Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210) provides authority for this general permit regulation, and applicable revisions to that program regulation must also be reflected in this general permit regulation.

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

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; § 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1251 et seq.).

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: William K. Norris, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4022, FAX (804) 698-4347, TTY (804) 698-4021, or email william.norris@deq.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-4058; Filed May 13, 2014, 9:04 a.m.
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Linear Transportation Projects
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC25-680, Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Linear Transportation Projects. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) reissue this general permit, which expires in 2016, and allow for revisions to correct several administrative procedures; (ii) clarify certain definitions; (iii) revise application and permitting requirements to reflect current guidance and policies; (iv) incorporate certain federal regulatory provisions relative to the program; (v) increase efficiency; and (vi) make the general permit regulation more relevant and useful. The Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210) provides authority for this general permit regulation, and applicable revisions to that program regulation must also be reflected in this general permit regulation.

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

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; § 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1251 et seq.).

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: William K. Norris, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4022, FAX (804) 698-4347, TTY (804) 698-4021, or email william.norris@deq.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-4059; Filed May 13, 2014, 9:05 a.m.
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC25-690, Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) reissue this general permit, which expires in 2016, and allow for revisions to correct several administrative procedures; (ii) clarify certain definitions; (iii) revise application and permitting requirements to reflect current guidance and policies; (iv) incorporate certain federal regulatory provisions relative to the program; (v) increase efficiency; and (vi) make the general permit regulation more relevant and useful. The Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210) provides authority for this general permit regulation, and applicable revisions to that program regulation must also be reflected in this general permit regulation.

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

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; § 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1251 et seq.).

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: William K. Norris, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4022, FAX (804) 698-4347, TTY (804) 698-4021, or email william.norris@deq.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-4060; Filed May 13, 2014, 9:05 a.m.
TITLE 12. HEALTH
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending the following regulations:

  12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services;

  12VAC30-60, Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care;

  12VAC30-70, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates - Inpatient Hospital Services;

  12VAC30-80, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care; and

  12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services.

The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the reimbursement methodology for institutions for mental disease, such as freestanding public/private psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: Brian McCormick, Regulatory Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-8856, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email brian.mccormick@dmas.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-3714; Filed May 5, 2014, 12:21 p.m.
TITLE 12. HEALTH
Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending the following regulations:

  12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services;

  12VAC30-60, Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care;

  12VAC30-70, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates - Inpatient Hospital Services;

  12VAC30-80, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care; and

  12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services.

The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the reimbursement methodology for institutions for mental disease, such as freestanding public/private psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: Brian McCormick, Regulatory Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-8856, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email brian.mccormick@dmas.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-3714; Filed May 5, 2014, 12:21 p.m.
TITLE 12. HEALTH
Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates - Inpatient Hospital Services
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending the following regulations:

  12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services;

  12VAC30-60, Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care;

  12VAC30-70, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates - Inpatient Hospital Services;

  12VAC30-80, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care; and

  12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services.

The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the reimbursement methodology for institutions for mental disease, such as freestanding public/private psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: Brian McCormick, Regulatory Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-8856, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email brian.mccormick@dmas.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-3714; Filed May 5, 2014, 12:21 p.m.
TITLE 12. HEALTH
Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending the following regulations:

  12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services;

  12VAC30-60, Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care;

  12VAC30-70, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates - Inpatient Hospital Services;

  12VAC30-80, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care; and

  12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services.

The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the reimbursement methodology for institutions for mental disease, such as freestanding public/private psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: Brian McCormick, Regulatory Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-8856, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email brian.mccormick@dmas.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-3714; Filed May 5, 2014, 12:21 p.m.
TITLE 12. HEALTH
Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending the following regulations:

  12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services;

  12VAC30-60, Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care;

  12VAC30-70, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates - Inpatient Hospital Services;

  12VAC30-80, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care; and

  12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services.

The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the reimbursement methodology for institutions for mental disease, such as freestanding public/private psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: Brian McCormick, Regulatory Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-8856, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email brian.mccormick@dmas.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-3714; Filed May 5, 2014, 12:21 p.m.