DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Proposed Enforcement Action for The Apple House LLC
An enforcement action has been proposed for The Apple House LLC for violations at The Apple House waste water treatment plant in Warren County. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) proposes to issue a consent order with penalty and injunctive relief to The Apple House LLC to address noncompliance with State Water Control Law. A description of the proposed action is available at the DEQ office listed or online at www.deq.virginia.gov from November 21, 2022, to December 21, 2022.
Contact Information: Eric Millard, Enforcement Specialist Senior, Department of Environmental Quality, 4411 Early Road, P.O. Box 3000, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, or email eric.millard@deq.virginia.gov.
Prince Edward Solar Farm Notice of Intent for Small Renewable Energy Project (Solar) - Prince Edward County
CEP Solar LLC has provided the Department of Environmental Quality a notice of intent to submit the necessary document for a permit by rule for a small renewable energy project (solar) in Prince Edward County. Prince Edward Solar Farm will be located on privately owned land approximately six miles south of Farmville, east of Farmville Road and Route 15 and bisected by Rice Creek Road and Route 647. Centroid latitude and longitude coordinates are: 37.184107, -78.395486. The project will have a maximum generating capacity of 25 megawatts alternating current across approximately 305 acres. The project includes the utilization of approximately 84,375 single-axis trackers that will be a maximum height of 15 inches.
Contact Information: Susan Tripp, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 664-3470, or email susan.tripp@deq.virginia.gov.
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Notice of Release of the Final 2022 § 305(b)/303(d) Water Quality Assessment Integrated Report
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the Final 2022 § 305(b)/303(d) Water Quality Assessment Integrated Report on October 26, 2022.
The Integrated Report combines both the § 305(b) Water Quality Assessment and the § 303(d) Report on Impaired Waters. The draft report was available for public comment July 4, 2022, through August 5, 2022. Comments were received from the public and several water quality organizations across the state. The Environmental Protection Agency approved the final report on October 21, 2022.
The final report, public comment response document, and map images are available at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/water/water-quality/assessments/integrated-report. Questions regarding the report can be directed to the agency contact listed.
Contact Information: Sandra Mueller, Office of Water Monitoring and Assessment, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 659-1388, or email sandra.mueller@deq.virginia.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Draft Chapter V of all Provider Manual
The text in Chapter V that appears in all provider manuals has been updated. This text will be added to the beginning of Chapter V for each manual. The text is now available on the Department of Medical Assistance Services website at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/general-information/medicaid-provider-manual-drafts/ for public comment until November 25, 2022.
Contact Information: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Manager, Division of Policy and Research, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680.
Draft Chapter VI of all Provider Manuals
The text in Chapter VI that appears in all provider manuals has been updated. This text will be added to the beginning of Chapter VI for each manual. The text is now available on the Department of Medical Assistance Services website at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/general-information/medicaid-provider-manual-drafts/ for public comment until November 27, 2022.
Contact Information: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Manager, Division of Policy and Research, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680.
Draft Durable Medical Equipment Provider Manual Chapter II
The draft Durable Medical Equipment Provider Manual Chapter II is now available on the Department of Medical Assistance Services website at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/general-information/medicaid-provider-manual-drafts/ for public comment until December 2, 2022.
Contact Information: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Manager, Division of Policy and Research, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680.
Draft Nursing Facility Provider Manual Chapter II
The draft Nursing Facility Provider Manual Chapter II is now available on the Department of Medical Assistance Services website at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/general-information/medicaid-provider-manual-drafts/ for public comment until December 2, 2022.
Contact Information: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Manager, Division of Policy and Research, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680.
Draft Residential Treatment Services Provider Manual Chapter II
The draft Residential Treatment Services Provider Manual Chapter II is now available on the Department of Medical Assistance Services website at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/general-information/medicaid-provider-manual-drafts/ for public comment until December 2, 2022.
Contact Information: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Manager, Division of Policy and Research, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680.
VIRGINIA CODE COMMISSION
Notice to State Agencies
Contact Information: Mailing Address: Virginia Code Commission, Pocahontas Building, 900 East Main Street, 8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219; Telephone: (804) 698-1810; 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 https://commonwealthcalendar.virginia.gov.
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.