TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF MINES, MINERALS AND ENERGY
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulations are undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 4VAC25-11, Public Participation Guidelines; 4VAC25-60, Rules and Regulations Governing the Installation and Use of Automated Temporary Roof Support Systems; 4VAC25-70, Regulations Governing Disruption of Communications in Mines; and 4VAC25-90, Regulations Governing the Use of Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines. The review of these regulations will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018).
The purpose of this review is to determine whether these regulations should be repealed, amended, or retained in their current forms. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to each regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
Public comment begins May 11, 2020, and ends June 1, 2020.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency.
Following the close of the public comment period, a report of findings of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Michael Skiffington, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, 1100 Bank Street, 8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219-3402, telephone (804) 692-3212, FAX (804) 692-3237, TDD (800) 828-1120, or email mike.skiffington@dmme.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, 9VAC5-170, Regulation for General Administration, is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018).
The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
Public comment begins May 11, 2020, and ends June 1, 2020.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency.
Following the close of the public comment period, a report of findings of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Gary E. Graham, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 689-4103, FAX (804) 698-4319, or email gary.graham@deq.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 16. LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Labor and Industry conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 16VAC15-40, Virginia Hours of Work for Minors, and determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The department is publishing its report of findings dated April 17, 2020, to support this decision.
The commissioner retained this regulation as is. The regulation is necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of minors in Virginia by establishing maximum limits on the number of hours that minors younger than sixteen years of age may work. The regulation also protects minors by prohibiting inappropriate child labor conditions and by assuring the minor's work does not interfere with school attendance. The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable.
This regulation should have minimal economic impact on small businesses. The regulation also offers clarity and guidance for small businesses that employ minors younger than sixteen years of age. This regulation does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation. This regulation was last reviewed four years ago. There have not been significant changes in technology, economic conditions, or other factors in the area affected by the regulation since it became effective. The department has determined that retaining the regulation without amendment is consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law and is the most effective way to minimize the economic impact of regulations on small businesses.
Contact Information: Holly Trice, Attorney, Department of Labor and Industry, Main Street Centre, 600 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-2641, FAX (804) 786-8418, or email holly.trice@doli.virginia.gov.