Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the
Board for Branch Pilots conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC45-11,
Public Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should
be retained in its current form. The Board for Branch Pilots is publishing its
report of findings dated January 28, 2016, to support this decision in
accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
1. The current regulations are necessary for the board to
comply with § 2.2-4007.02 of the Code of Virginia and Chapter 321 of the
2008 Acts of Assembly.
2. No public comments were received.
3. The regulations are not complex in nature.
4. The regulations do not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with
federal or state laws or regulations.
5. The regulations became effective on December 1, 2012, with
the adoption of the model public participation guidelines pursuant to Chapter
321 of the 2008 Acts of Assembly.
6. No small business impact has been identified.
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the
Board for Branch Pilots conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC45-20,
Board for Branch Pilots Regulations, and determined that this regulation
should be retained in its current form. The Board for Branch Pilots is
publishing its report of findings dated January 28, 2016, to support this
decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
1. The current regulations are necessary to ensure that only
minimally qualified individuals operate large vessels in Virginia's waterways;
this is crucial to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
2. No public comments were received.
3. The regulations are not complex in nature.
4. The regulations do not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with
federal or state laws or regulations.
5. The last periodic review concluded October, 2011. There were
further changes to the regulations that became effective December 1, 2012.
6. No small business impact has been identified.
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the
Board of Corrections conducted a small business impact review of 6VAC15-28,
Regulations for Public/Private Joint Venture Work Programs Operated in a State
Correctional Facility, and determined that this regulation should be
retained in its current form. The Board of Corrections is publishing its report
of findings dated January 28, 2016, to support this decision in accordance with
§ 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
6VAC15-28, Regulations for Public/Private Joint Venture Work
Programs Operated in a State Correctional Facility, is necessary to govern
agreements between the Director of the Department of Corrections and a public
or private entity to operate a work program in a state correctional facility
for inmates confined in it. There have been no complaints or comments received
from the public concerning the regulation. The regulation is not deemed to be
overly complex nor does it overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or
state law or regulation. Technology, economic conditions, or other factors have
not significantly changed in the area affected by the regulation since it was
last updated in 2011. There is no known small business impact of this
regulation as its only function is to govern agreements between the Director of
the Department of Corrections and a public or private entity.
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the
Board of Corrections conducted a small business impact review of 6VAC15-45,
Regulations for Private Management and Operation of Prison Facilities, and
determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The
Board of Corrections is publishing its report of findings dated January 28,
2016, to support this decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the
Code of Virginia.
6VAC15-45, Regulations for Private Management and Operation of
Prison Facilities, is necessary as the Code of Virginia requires the Board of
Corrections to make, adopt, and promulgate regulations governing private
management and operation of prison facilities. There have been no complaints or
comments received from the public concerning the regulation. The regulation is
not deemed to be overly complex nor does it overlap, duplicate, or conflict
with federal or state law or regulation. Technology, economic conditions, or
other factors have not significantly changed in the area affected by the
regulation since it was last reviewed in 2011. There is no known small business
impact of this regulation.
VIRGINIA LOTTERY
Director's
Orders
The following Director's Orders of the Virginia Lottery were
filed with the Virginia Registrar of Regulations on February 3, 2016. The
orders may be viewed at the Virginia Lottery, 900 East Main Street, Richmond,
VA, or at the office of the Registrar of Regulations, 201 North 9th Street, 2nd
Floor, Richmond, VA.
Director's Order Number Three (16)
Certain Virginia Instant Game Lotteries; End of Games.
In accordance with the authority
granted by §§ 2.2-4002 B 15 and 58.1-4006 A of the Code of Virginia, I
hereby give
notice that the following Virginia
Lottery instant games will officially end at midnight on January 15, 2016:
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Game 1484
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10X The Money
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Game
1508
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Jewel
7's
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Game
1521
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Cash
King
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Game
1523
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$250,000
Jackpot Doubler
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Game
1536
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Aces
& 8's
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Game
1541
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The
Color of Money
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Game
1542
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$3,000,000
Silver Spectacular
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Game
1551
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Find
the 9's
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Game
1552
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5X
the Money
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Game
1554
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Red
White and Blue Winnings
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Game
1558
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Money,
Money, Money
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Game
1570
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Spades
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Game
1574
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Lucky
Streak
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Game
1581
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Treasure
Hunt
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Game
1591
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Spooktacular
Fast $50's
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Game
1593
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Turkey
Tripler
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Game
1595
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Season's
Winnings
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Game
1596
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Happy
Holidays
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Game
1597
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Season's
Greetings
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Game
1598
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Holiday
Double Match
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Game
1599
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Merry
Money
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The last day for lottery retailers to return for credit unsold
tickets from any of these games will be March 1, 2016. The last day to redeem
winning tickets for any of these games will be July 13, 2016, 180 days from the
declared official end of the game. Claims for winning tickets from any of these
games will not be accepted after that date. Claims that are mailed and received
in an envelope bearing a postmark of the United States Postal Service or
another sovereign nation of July 13, 2016, or earlier, will be deemed to have
been received on time. This notice amplifies and conforms to the duly adopted
State Lottery Board regulations for the conduct of lottery games.
This order is available for inspection and copying during
normal business hours at the Virginia Lottery headquarters, 900 East Main
Street, Richmond, Virginia, and at any Virginia Lottery regional office. A copy
may be requested by mail by writing to Director's Office, Virginia Lottery,
900 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
This Director's Order becomes effective on the date of its
signing and shall remain in full force and effect unless amended or rescinded
by further Director's Order.
/s/ Paula I. Otto
Executive Director
January 11, 2016
Director's Order Number Four (16)
"Miller Mart Pump Ad Retailer Incentive Promotion"
Virginia Lottery Retailer Incentive Program Requirements (This Director's Order
becomes effective on March 1, 2016, and shall remain in full force and effect
until ninety (90) days after the conclusion of the incentive program, unless
otherwise extended by the Director)
Director's Order Number Five
(16)
"Coastal Investments Pump Ad Retailer Incentive
Promotion" Virginia Lottery Retailer Incentive Program Requirements (This
Director's Order becomes effective on March 1, 2016, and shall remain in full
force and effect until ninety (90) days after the conclusion of the incentive
program, unless otherwise extended by the Director)
Director's Order Number Six (16)
"Pit Stop Pump Ad Retailer Incentive Promotion"
Virginia Lottery Retailer Incentive Program Requirements (This Director's Order
becomes effective on March 1, 2016, and shall remain in full force and effect
until ninety (90) days after the conclusion of the incentive program, unless
otherwise extended by the Director)
Director's Order Number Seven (16)
Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1638 "Cash
Multiplier" Final Rules for Game Operation (effective January 21, 2016)
Director's Order Number Eight (16)
Certain Virginia Game Promotion; Promotion Correction - Lucky
Lines Promotion (100 15) (effective January 8, 2016)
Director's Order Number Nine (16)
Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1630 "Lucky $50's"
Final Rules for Game Operation (effective January 21, 2016)
Director's Order Number Ten (16)
Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1631 "Mustache Cash"
Final Rules for Game Operation (effective January 21, 2016)
Director's Order Number Eleven (16)
Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1647 "Super Red Hot
Crossword" Final Rules for Game Operation (effective January 21, 2016)
Director's Order Number Twelve (16)
Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1636 "Cupcake Cash"
Final Rules for Game Operation (effective January 21, 2016)
Director's Order Number Thirteen (16)
Virginia's Computer-Generated Lottery Game "Print 'N Play
Smokin' Hot Crossword" Final Rules for Game Operation (This Director's
Order becomes effective on Sunday, April 3, 2016, and shall remain in full
force and effect unless amended or rescinded by further Director's Order)
Director's Order Number Fourteen (16)
Virginia Lottery's "Premium Registration Coupon
Promotion" Final Rules for Operation (This Director's Order becomes
effective on January 21, 2016, fully replaces the prior Virginia Lottery
Premium Registration Coupon Rules (DO 121(15)), and shall remain in full force
and effect unless amended or rescinded by further Director's Order)
Director's Order Number Fifteen (16)
Virginia Lottery's "Farm Fresh Super Ticket
Promotion" Final Rules for Operation (This Director's Order becomes
effective on February 2, 2016, and shall remain in full force and effect
through the end promotion date unless amended or rescinded by further
Director's Order)
Director's Order Number Twenty-Three (16)
Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1649 "Super TicketTM
Jewels" Final Rules for Game Operation (effective January 29, 2016)
Director's Order Number Thirty (16)
Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1626 "LoteriaTM"
Final Rules for Game Operation (effective February 2, 2016)
Director's Order Number Thirty-Three (16)
Certain Virginia Game Promotion; Game Name Correction. In accordance
with the authority granted by §§ 2.2-4002 B 15 and 58.1-4006 A of the Code
of Virginia, the following Virginia Lottery promotion - eXTRA Chances Scratcher
Promotion (173 15) - Fiscal Year Quarter 3 - is amended as follows in order to
correct the name of one of the eligible scratchers:
Section F. Eligibility - the game name in the last row becomes
"Super Ticket Jewels".
With the exception of the foregoing change, all terms,
conditions, and requirements of the original order and the original game rules
continue to apply and remain in full force and effect.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Notice of Intent to Change the
Reimbursement Methodology for Pharmacy Services
Notice is hereby given that the Department of Medical
Assistance Services (DMAS) intends to change the reimbursement methodology for
pharmacy services pursuant to the department's authority under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This notice is
intended to satisfy the requirements of 42 CFR 447.205 and of
§ 1902(a)(13) of the Social
Security Act, 42 USC § 1396a(a)(13). The changes
contained in this public notice are occurring in response to Chapter 665 of the
2015 Acts of the Assembly, Item 301 QQ.
In order to comply with a new requirements in a final federal
rule entitled "Medicaid Program; Covered Outpatient Drugs" that was
published in the Federal Register on February 1, 2016, DMAS proposes the
following new payment methodology for pharmacy services effective July 1, 2016:
A. Reimbursement for covered legend and nonlegend drugs shall
be the lowest of subdivisions 1 through 3 of this section:
1. The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) of the
drug.
2. In cases where no NADAC is available, DMAS will reimburse at
Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC).
3. The provider's usual and customary (U&C) charge to the
public, as identified by the claim charge.
B. The Public Health Services (PHS) Act § 340B covered
entities and federally qualified health centers, or their contracted agents,
that fill Medicaid member's prescriptions with drugs purchased at the prices
authorized under § 340B must bill Medicaid for the actual acquisition
cost.
C. Payment for pharmacy services will be as described above;
however, payment for legend and nonlegend drugs will include the allowed cost
of the drug plus only one professional dispensing fee per month for each
specific drug. Exceptions to the monthly dispensing fees shall be allowed for
drugs determined by the department to have unique dispensing requirements. The
professional dispensing fee for all drugs is $10.65.
D. There is no expected annual increase or decrease in
expenditures. The change is expected to be budget-neutral.
A copy of this notice is available for public review from the
contact listed below. Comments or inquiries may be submitted, in writing,
within 30 days of this notice publication to Donna Proffitt at donna.proffitt@dmas.virginia.gov and such comments are available for review at the
same address.
Contact Information: Donna Proffitt, Manager, Pharmacy
Services, Department of Medical Assistance Services, Health Care Services, 600
East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804)371-0428, or email donna.proffitt@dmas.virginia.gov.
Notice of Public Comment Period:
Amendments to 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waivers
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) will welcome
public comment regarding the submission to the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) amendments to the following 1915(c) Home and Community
Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waivers: Intellectual Disability (ID);
Individual and Family Developmental Disability (DD) Supports; Day Support (DS).
For more information and instructions on how to submit comments, please go
to: http://www.dmas.virginia.gov/Content_pgs/ltc-home.aspx.
Contact Information: Deana Parker, Policy Analyst,
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, P.O. Box 1797,
Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 774-2278, FAX (804) 692-0077, or email deana.parker@dbhds.virginia.gov.
REAL ESTATE BOARD
Small Business Impact Review - Report
of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Real
Estate Board conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC135-11, Public
Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should be
retained in its current form. The Real Estate Board is publishing its report of
findings dated January 26, 2016, to support this decision in accordance with
§ 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
Section 2.2-4007.02 of the Code of Virginia mandates the agency
to solicit the input of interested parties in the formation and development of
its regulations. Therefore, the continued need for the regulation is
established in statute. The regulation is necessary to protect public health,
safety, and welfare by establishing public participation guidelines that
promote public involvement in the development, amendment, or repeal of an
agency's regulation. By soliciting the input of interested parties, the agency is
better equipped to effectively regulate the occupation or profession.
Since no complaints or comments were received during the public
comment period, there does not appear to be a reason to amend or repeal the
regulation. The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The
regulation does not overlap, duplicate, or contravene federal or state law or
regulation.
The most recent periodic review of the regulation occurred in
2012.
On January 21, 2016, the board discussed the regulation and, for
the reasons stated determined that the regulation should not be amended or
repealed but should be retained in its current form.
Contact Information: Christine Martine, Executive
Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland
Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8552, FAX (866)
826-8863, or email reboard@dpor.virginia.gov.
Small Business Impact Review - Report
of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Real
Estate Board conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC135-20,
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations, and determined that this
regulation should be retained in its current form. The Real Estate Board is
publishing its report of findings dated January 26, 2016, to support this
decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
Section 54.1-201.5 of the Code of Virginia mandates the Real
Estate Board to promulgate regulations. The continued need for the regulation
is established in statute. Repeal of the regulation would remove the current
public protections provided by the regulation. The Real Estate Board provides
protection to the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth by
ensuring that only those individuals who meet specific criteria set forth in
the statutes and regulations are eligible to receive a real estate license and
business registration. The board is also tasked with ensuring that its
regulants meet standards of practice that are set forth in the regulations.
No complaints were received during the public comment period.
The regulation is clearly written, easily understandable, and does not overlap,
duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation.
The most recent evaluation occurred in 2012.
The board discussed the regulation and, for the reasons stated
determined that the regulation should not be amended or repealed but should be
retained in its current form.
Contact Information: Christine Martine, Executive
Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland
Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8552, FAX (866)
826-8863, or email reboard@dpor.virginia.gov.
Small Business Impact Review - Report
of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Real
Estate Board conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC135-50, Fair
Housing Regulations, and determined that this regulation should be retained
in its current form. The Real Estate Board is publishing its report of findings
dated January 26, 2016, to support this decision in accordance with
§ 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
Section 54.1-201.5 of the Code of Virginia mandates the Real
Estate Board to promulgate regulations. The continued need for the regulation
is established in statute. Repeal of the regulation would remove the current
public protections provided by the regulation. The Real Estate Board and the
Fair Housing Board provide protection to the safety and welfare of the citizens
of the Commonwealth by ensuring enforcement of the Fair Housing Law. The boards
are also tasked with ensuring that its regulants meet standards of practice
that are set forth in the regulations.
No comments or complaints were received during the public
comment period. The regulation is clearly written, easily understandable, and
does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or
regulation.
The most recent evaluation occurred in 2012.
The board discussed the regulation and, for the reasons stated
determined that the regulation should not be amended or repealed but should be
retained in its current form
Contact Information: Christine Martine, Executive
Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland
Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8552, FAX (866)
826-8863, or email reboard@dpor.virginia.gov.
STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD
Proposed Consent Order for Associated Asphalt Partners, LLC
An enforcement action has been proposed for Associated Asphalt
Partners, LLC for violations in Rockbridge County, Virginia. The State Water
Control Board proposes to issue a consent order to Associated Asphalt Partners,
LLC to address noncompliance with State Water Control Law. A description of the
proposed action is available at the Department of Environmental Quality office
named below or online at www.deq.virginia.gov. Karen Hensley will accept comments by email at karen.hensley@deq.virginia.gov, FAX at (540) 574-7878, or postal mail at Department
of Environmental Quality, Valley Regional Office, P.O. Box 3000, Harrisonburg,
VA 22801, from February 22, 2016, March 23, 2016.
Proposed Consent Special Order for
Henry County Public Service Authority
An enforcement action has been proposed with the Henry County
Public Service Authority for violations in Henry County, Virginia. The special
order by consent addresses and resolves violations of environmental law and
regulations. A description of the proposed action is available at the
Department of Environmental Quality office named below or online at www.deq.virginia.gov.
Jerry Ford, Jr. will accept comments by email at jerry.ford@deq.virginia.gov,
or postal mail at Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional
Office, 3019 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, from February 22, 2016, to
March 23, 2016.
Total Maximum Daily Load for Beaver
Creek Watershed
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks written and
oral comments from interested persons on a proposed modification to the
completed bacteria and benthic total maximum daily load study for Beaver Creek
Watershed located in Bristol City and Washington County, Virginia.
Project description: Bacteria and Benthic TMDL Study
Modification located in Bristol City and Washington County: This total maximum
daily load (TMDL) was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency on July
6, 2004, and can be found at the following website: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/portals/0/DEQ/Water/TMDL/apptmdls/tenbigrvr/beaver.pdf.
DEQ proposed to revise the TMDL to accommodate the addition of a new permitted
discharge in the watershed, to reconfigure the model and update original source
assessment estimates based on significant changes to land use.
Public meeting: The public meeting on the TMDL modification
will be held on March 1, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Southwest
Virginia Higher Education Center, Room CR222 located at One Partnership Circle,
Abingdon, VA 24210. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held
at the same location on March 8, 2016.
The public comment period will begin March 1, 2016, and end
April 1, 2016. An advisory committee to assist in the redevelopment of this
TMDL was convened on May 23, 2013 and November 13, 2013.
A component of a TMDL is the wasteload allocations (WLAs);
therefore, this notice is provided pursuant to § 2.2-4006 A 14 of the
Administrative Process Act for any future adoption of the TMDLs associated
WLAs. Information on the development of the TMDLs for these impairments is
available upon request. Questions or information requests should be addressed
to Martha Chapman, Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest Regional
Office, 355-A Deadmore Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, telephone (276) 676-4800, or
email martha.chapman@deq.virginia.gov.
Please note, all written comments should include name, address,
and telephone number of the person submitting the comments and should be sent
to the Department of Environmental Quality contact person listed above.
Total Maximum Daily Load for
Cunningham Creek and its Tributaries
Committee meeting: A community meeting will be held Monday,
February 29, 2016, at 6.30 p.m. at the Fluvanna County Public Library at
214 Commons Boulevard, Palmyra, VA 22963. This meeting will be open to the
public and all are welcome. In the case of inclement weather, the meeting will
be postponed until Monday, March 7, 2016, at 6.30 p.m. For more
information, please contact Tara Sieber at email tara.sieber@deq.virginia.gov,
or telephone (540) 574-7870.
Purpose of notice: The Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ) and its contractors, Virginia Tech's Biological Systems Engineering
Department, will discuss population data for the development of a water quality
study known as a total maximum daily load (TMDL) for Cunningham Creek and its
tributaries. This is an opportunity for local residents to learn about the
condition of these streams, share information about the area, and become involved
in the process of local water quality improvement. A public comment period (February
29, 2016, through March 28, 2016) will follow the meetings.
Meeting description: A public meeting will be held to introduce
to the local community the water quality improvement process in Virginia, known
as the TMDL process, invite their participation and solicit their
contributions, and review the next steps. Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act
and § 62.1-44.19:7 C of the Code of Virginia require DEQ to develop TMDLs
for pollutants responsible for each impaired water contained in Virginia's
§ 303(d) TMDL Priority List and Report.
Description of study: These streams do not host a healthy and
diverse population of aquatic life, and subsequently was listed as impaired for
the "General Benthic (Aquatic life)" water quality standards. In
addition, the Middle Fork of Cunningham Creek has an excess of bacteria. The
bacteria standard preserves the "Primary Contact (recreational or
swimming)" designated use for Virginia waterways. Excessive bacteria
levels may pose a threat to human health. This water quality study reports on
the sources of bacterial contamination and recommends reductions to meet TMDLs
for the impaired waters. A TMDL is the total amount of a pollutant a water body
can contain and still meet water quality standards. To restore water quality,
bacterial levels need to be reduced to the TMDL amount. Virginia agencies are
working to identify sources of bacteria and will determine the cause of the
benthic impairments through a weight of evidence approach. Reductions and a
TMDL for the cause of the impairment will be developed.
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Stream
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County
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Impairment
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Cunningham Creek
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Fluvanna County
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Aquatic Life
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Cunningham Creek - North
Fork
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Fluvanna County
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Aquatic Life
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Cunningham Creek - Middle
Fork
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Fluvanna County
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Bacteria, Aquatic Life
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How to comment and participate: The meetings of the TMDL
process are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome. Written
comments will accepted through March 28, 2016, and should include the name,
address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments. For more
information or to submit written comments, please contact Tara Sieber,
Department of Environmental Quality, Valley Regional Office, P.O. Box 3000,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801, telephone (540) 574-7870, FAX (540) 574-7878, or email tara.sieber@deq.virginia.gov.
Total Maximum Daily Load Studies in
Waters in Northampton and Accomack Counties
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will
host a Work Group meeting on water quality studies for Little Mosquito Creek
and Assawoman Creek in Accomack County, and Nassawadox Creek with several
tributaries located in Northampton County on Thursday, March 10, 2016.
The meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the
Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission building (A-NPDC) located at
23372 Front Street, Accomac, Virginia 23301. The purpose of the meeting is to
provide information and discuss the final outcomes of the studies with
community members and local government.
Little Mosquito Creek and Assawoman Creek were identified in
Virginia's 2014 Water Quality Assessment & Integrated Report as impaired
due to violations of the state's water quality standards for dissolved oxygen
and do not support the Designated Use for Aquatic Life. Additionally,
Nassawadox Creek and several tributaries have been identified as impaired since
they do not meet the water quality standards for Shellfish or Recreation Uses
due to elevated levels of bacteria.
Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act and § 62.1-44.19:7 C
of the Code of Virginia, require DEQ to develop total maximum daily loads
(TMDLs) for pollutants responsible for each impaired water contained in
Virginia's § 303(d) TMDL Priority List and Report and subsequent water
quality assessment reports.
As a result of the studies, DEQ has developed a total maximum
daily load for the impaired waters. A TMDL is the total amount of a pollutant a
water body can contain and still meet water quality standards. To restore water
quality, pollutant levels have to be reduced to the TMDL amount. The Virginia
Departments of Environmental Quality, Conservation and Recreation, and Health,
along with local governments, are working to identify the sources of pollution
in the watersheds of these streams.
The public comment period on materials presented at this
meeting will extend from March 11, 2016, to April 11, 2016. For additional
information or to submit comments, contact Jennifer Howell, Virginia Department
of Environmental Quality, Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Boulevard,
Virginia Beach, VA 23462, by telephone at (757) 518-2111, or by email at jennifer.howell@deq.virginia.gov. Additional information is
also available on the DEQ website at www.deq.virginia.gov/tmdl.
VIRGINIA CODE COMMISSION
Notice to State Agencies
Contact Information: Mailing Address: Virginia
Code Commission, General Assembly Building, 201 North 9th Street, 2nd
Floor, Richmond, VA 23219; Telephone: Voice (804) 786-3591; Email:
varegs@dls.virginia.gov.
Meeting Notices: Section 2.2-3707 C of the Code of
Virginia requires state agencies to post meeting notices on their websites and
on the Commonwealth Calendar at http://www.virginia.gov/connect/commonwealth-calendar.
Cumulative Table of Virginia Administrative Code Sections
Adopted, Amended, or Repealed: A table listing regulation sections that
have been amended, added, or repealed in the Virginia Register of
Regulations since the regulations were originally published or last
supplemented in the print version of the Virginia Administrative Code is
available at http://register.dls.virginia.gov/documents/cumultab.pdf.
Filing Material for Publication in the Virginia Register
of Regulations: Agencies use the Regulation Information System (RIS) to
file regulations and related items for publication in the Virginia Register
of Regulations. The Registrar's office works closely with the Department of
Planning and Budget (DPB) to coordinate the system with the Virginia Regulatory
Town Hall. RIS and Town Hall complement and enhance one another by sharing
pertinent regulatory information.