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 12VAC5-440, Regulations for Summer Camps. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation following periodic review of the chapter. The Regulations for Summer Camps protect the health and safety of campers younger than 18 years of age who participate in overnight camps for entertainment, education, recreation, religious instruction or activities, physical education, or health. Environmental health staff permit and inspect these facilities for approved water and sewage, camp location, food handling, and general sanitation. This regulatory action intends to update the regulations with modern standards for health and safety at summer camps. Proposed amendments will also conform regulation with current department policies and practices and may include amendments based on public comment and from discussions with stakeholders.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-16 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 4, 2023.

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.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Contractors intends to consider amending 18VAC50-30, Individual License and Certification Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to eliminate continuing education for all professions for which continuing education is not required by statute, including tradesman practicing electrical, plumbing, heating ventilation and cooling, gas fitter, liquefied petroleum gas fitter, and natural gas fitter trades. The board identified continuing education as a financial burden to its licensees with no measurable level of protection to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. The action is in response to and in accordance with Governor Youngkin's Executive Directive 1.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 21, 2022.

Agency Contact: Marjorie King, Administrator, Board for Contractors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, TDD (804) 527-4290, or email contractors@dpor.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Contractors intends to consider amending 18VAC50-30, Individual License and Certification Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the years of experience or vocational training required for tradesman applicants to obtain approval to sit for an examination and enter the profession for journeyman and master electrical, plumbing, heating ventilation and cooling, gas fitter, liquefied petroleum gas fitter, and natural gas fitter specialties. The board identified several areas to review and amend to lower the required years of experience while ensuring minimum competency and protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public as its primary goal. The action is in response to and in accordance with Governor Youngkin's Executive Directive 1.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 21, 2022.

Agency Contact: Marjorie King, Administrator, Board for Contractors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, TDD (804) 527-4290, or email contractors@dpor.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Contractors intends to consider amending 18VAC50-30, Individual License and Certification Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to generally review the regulation to clarify and consolidate requirements, eliminate redundant language, and repeal text that restates statute. The board seeks to amend regulations that are determined to be overly burdensome or no longer applicable. The action is in response to and in accordance with Governor Youngkin's Executive Directive 1.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 21, 2022.

Agency Contact: Marjorie King, Administrator, Board for Contractors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, TDD (804) 527-4290, or email contractors@dpor.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Contractors intends to consider amending 18VAC50-30, Individual License and Certification Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to exempt all individuals who have successfully completed an apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry from the requirement to sit for the applicable examination in order to obtain a journeyman license issued by the Board for Contractors.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 21, 2022.

Agency Contact: Marjorie King, Administrator, Board for Contractors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, TDD (804) 527-4290, or email contractors@dpor.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals intends to consider amending 18VAC160-40, Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to undertake a general regulatory review of the regulation. A thorough review of the regulation is necessary to address areas where the regulation would benefit from reorganization or clarification to ensure the regulation complements current Virginia law, provides minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public, is clearly written and understandable, and reflects current procedures and policies of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. The goals of the planned regulatory action are to review the existing regulation and propose any amendments the board determines to be necessary and appropriate. As the regulation is developed, the board will likely need to address issues surrounding (i) possible barriers to licensure, including those encountered by individuals who are properly licensed in other states; (ii) possible barriers to individuals whose work only includes pumping of septic systems; (iii) how applicants can adequately demonstrate requisite knowledge and experience in order to qualify for licensure; and (iv) the minimum standards for the conduct and practice for onsite sewage system professionals, including standards for supervision of journeyman licensees and the responsibilities of licensees to the public. These issues are not inclusive of all potential issues that may be addressed during development of the regulation.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2301 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 21, 2022.

Agency Contact: Joseph C. Haughwout, Jr., Regulatory Administrator, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8595, FAX (866) 490-2723, or email waterwasteoper@dpor.virginia.gov.