REGULATIONS
Vol. 39 Iss. 9 - December 19, 2022

TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 2.2-4002 A 3 of the Code of Virginia when promulgating regulations regarding the management of wildlife.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-20. Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General (amending 4VAC15-20-50, 4VAC15-20-200).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Natural Resource Manager II, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, #400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dwr.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments (i) update the department's "List of Native and Naturalized Fauna of Virginia" incorporated by reference; (ii) remove fees for use of boat ramps; and (iii) set late fees for exhibitor and rehabilitator permits issued by the department.

4VAC15-20-50. Definitions; "wild animal," "native animal," "naturalized animal," "nonnative (exotic) animal," and "domestic animal".

A. In accordance with § 29.1-100 of the Code of Virginia, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section when used in regulations of the board:

"Native animal" means those species and subspecies of animals naturally occurring in Virginia, as included in the department's 2020 2022 "List of Native and Naturalized Fauna of Virginia," with copies available in the headquarters and regional offices of the department.

"Naturalized animal" means those species and subspecies of animals not originally native to Virginia that have established wild, self-sustaining populations, as included in the department's 2020 2022 "List of Native and Naturalized Fauna of Virginia," with copies available in the headquarters and regional offices of the department.

"Nonnative (exotic) animal" means those species and subspecies of animals not naturally occurring in Virginia, excluding domestic and naturalized species.

The following animals are defined as domestic animals:

Domestic dog (Canis familiaris), including wolf hybrids.

Domestic cat (Felis catus), including hybrids with wild felines.

Domestic horse (Equus caballus), including hybrids with Equus asinus.

Domestic ass, burro, and donkey (Equus asinus).

Domestic cattle (Bos taurus and Bos indicus).

Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) including hybrids with wild sheep.

Domestic goat (Capra hircus).

Domestic swine (Sus scrofa), including pot-bellied pig and excluding any swine that are wild or for which no claim of ownership can be made.

Llama (Lama glama).

Alpaca (Lama pacos).

Camels (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius).

Domesticated races of hamsters (Mesocricetus spp.).

Domesticated races of mink (Mustela vison) where adults are heavier than 1.15 kilograms or their coat color can be distinguished from wild mink.

Domesticated races of guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus).

Domesticated races of gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus).

Domesticated races of chinchillas (Chinchilla laniger).

Domesticated races of rats (Rattus norvegicus and Rattus rattus).

Domesticated races of mice (Mus musculus).

Domesticated breeds of European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. and any lineage resulting from crossbreeding recognized breeds. A list of recognized rabbit breeds is available on the department's website.

Domesticated races of chickens (Gallus).

Domesticated races of turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo).

Domesticated races of ducks and geese distinguishable morphologically from wild birds.

Feral pigeons (Columba domestica and Columba livia) and domesticated races of pigeons.

Domesticated races of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris).

Domesticated races of peafowl (Pavo cristatus).

"Wild animal" means any member of the animal kingdom, except domestic animals, including without limitation any native, naturalized, or nonnative (exotic) mammal, fish, bird, amphibian, reptile, mollusk, crustacean, arthropod, or other invertebrate, and includes any hybrid of them, except as otherwise specified in regulations of the board, or part, product, egg, or offspring of them, or the dead body or parts of them.

B. Exception for red foxes and European rabbits. Domesticated red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) having coat colors distinguishable from wild red foxes and wild European rabbits possessed in captivity on July 1, 2017, may be maintained in captivity until the animal dies, but the animal may not be bred or sold without a permit from the department. Persons possessing domesticated red foxes or European rabbits without a permit from the department must declare such possession in writing to the department by January 1, 2018. This written declaration must include the number of individual animals in possession and date acquired, sex, estimated age, coloration, and a photograph of each fox or European rabbit. This written declaration shall (i) serve as a permit for possession only, (ii) is not transferable, and (iii) must be renewed every five years.

4VAC15-20-200. Fees for miscellaneous permits.

A. Pursuant to §§ 29.1-417, 29.1-418, 29.1-422, and other applicable provisions of the Code of Virginia, except as provided by this chapter the following annual fees shall be paid by applicants for the specified permits before any such permit may be issued.

Permit Type

Cost

Late Fee

Boat Ramp Special Use

Nonprofit Public Use

$10

Private/Commercial Use

$50

Collect and Sell

$50

Commercial Nuisance Animals

$25

Exhibitors

Commercial Use

$50

$25

Educational/Scientific Use

$20

$10

Exotic Importation and Holding

$10

Field Trial

$25

Foxhound Training Preserves

$50

Hold for Commercial Use

$10

Propagation

$12.50

Rehabilitation

$10

$10

Scientific Collection

$20

Special Hunting Permit

$10

Striped Bass Tournament

$10

Threatened & Endangered Species

$20

Trout Catch-Out Pond

$50

B. Veterinarians shall not be required to pay a permit fee or to obtain a permit to hold wildlife temporarily for medical treatment.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (4VAC15-20)

List of Native and Naturalized Fauna of Virginia, January 2021, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

List of Native and Naturalized Fauna of Virginia, April 2022, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Federal Endangered and Threatened Animal Species as of May 7, 2019

VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7235; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 2.2-4002 A 3 of the Code of Virginia when promulgating regulations regarding the management of wildlife.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-320. Fish: Fishing Generally (amending 4VAC15-320-25, 4VAC15-320-60).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Natural Resource Manager II, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, #400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dwr.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments (i) clarify the areas where striped bass and white bass may be caught on the Staunton and Dan Rivers, including size limits for striped bass; (ii) change the upstream location limit for walleye and saugeye from Claytor Lake along the New River from Buck Dam in Carroll County to Fries Dam in Grayson County; (iii) clarify the limits on catch of sunfish, crappie, and blue catfish to include the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries to Difficult Creek in Charlotte County and the Dan River and its tributaries to the Banister River in Halifax County; and (iv) clarify the issuance of fish stocking authorizations and the expiration of such authorizations.

4VAC15-320-25. Creel and length limits.

The creel limits (including live possession) and the length limits for the various species of fish shall be as follows, unless otherwise excepted by posted rules at department-owned or department-controlled waters (see 4VAC15-320-100 D).

Type of fish

Subtype or location

Creel and length limits

Geographic exceptions

Creel or length limits for exceptions

largemouth bass, smallmouth bass

5 per day in the aggregate (combined)

No statewide length limits

Lakes

Briery Creek Lake

No largemouth or smallmouth bass 16 to 24 inches; only 1 largemouth or smallmouth bass per day in the aggregate longer than 24 inches

Buggs Island (Kerr)

Only 2 of 5 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate less than 14 inches

Claytor Lake

No smallmouth bass less than 14 inches

Flannagan Reservoir

No smallmouth bass less than 15 inches

No largemouth bass less than 12 inches

Lake Gaston

Only 2 of 5 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate less than 14 inches

Leesville Reservoir

Only 2 of 5 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate less than 14 inches

Lake Moomaw

No largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 12 inches

Philpott Reservoir

No largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 12 inches

Quantico Marine Base waters

No largemouth or smallmouth bass 12 to 15 inches

Smith Mountain Lake and its tributaries below Niagara Dam

Only 2 of 5 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate less than 14 inches

Rivers

Clinch River – within the boundaries of Scott, Wise, Russell, or Tazewell Counties

No largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 20 inches; only 1 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate per day longer than 20 inches

Levisa Fork River – within the boundaries Buchanan County

No largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 20 inches; only 1 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate per day longer than 20 inches

Dan River and tributaries downstream from the Union Street Dam, Danville

Only 2 of 5 largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 14 inches

James River – Confluence of the Jackson and Cowpasture rivers (Botetourt County) downstream to the 14th Street Bridge in Richmond

No largemouth or smallmouth bass 14 to 22 inches; only 1 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate per day longer than 22 inches

New River – Fields Dam (Grayson County) downstream to the VA - WV state line and its tributaries Little River downstream from Little River Dam in Montgomery County, Big Walker Creek from the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge downstream to the New River, and Wolf Creek from the Narrows Dam downstream to the New River in Giles County (This does not include Claytor Lake, which is delineated as: The upper end of the island at Allisonia downstream to the dam)

No largemouth or smallmouth bass 14 to 22 inches; only 1 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate per day longer than 22 inches

North Fork Holston River - Rt. 91 bridge upstream of Saltville, VA downstream to the VA - TN state line

No largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 20 inches; only 1 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate per day longer than 20 inches

Potomac River - Virginia tidal tributaries above Rt. 301 bridge

No largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 15 inches from March 1 through June 15

Roanoke (Staunton) River - and its tributaries below Difficult Creek, Charlotte County

Only 2 of 5 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate less than 14 inches

Shenandoah River, South Fork Shenandoah River, North Fork Shenandoah River

No largemouth or smallmouth bass 11 to 14 inches

Staunton River -

Leesville Dam (Campbell County) downstream to the mouth of Difficult Creek, Charlotte County

No largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 20 inches; only 1 largemouth or smallmouth bass in the aggregate per day longer than 20 inches

Alabama bass, spotted bass

No statewide daily limit

No statewide length limit

striped bass

landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass - white bass hybrids

4 per day in the aggregate

No fish less than 20 inches

Buggs Island (Kerr) Reservoir, including the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries to Leesville Dam and the Dan River and its tributaries to Union Street Dam (Danville)

October 1 - May 31: 2 per day in the aggregate; no striped bass or hybrid striped bass less than 20 inches or greater than 26 inches

June 1 - September 30: 4 per day in the aggregate; no length limit

Claytor Lake and its tributaries

September 16 – June 30: 2 per day in the aggregate; no striped bass or hybrid bass less than 20 inches

July 1 – September 15: 4 per day in the aggregate;
no length limit

Smith Mountain Lake and its tributaries, including the Roanoke River upstream to Niagara Dam

2 per day in the aggregate

November 1 - May 31: No striped bass 30 to 40 inches

June 1 - October 31: No length limit

Lake Gaston

4 per day in the aggregate

October 1 - May 31: No striped bass or hybrid striped bass less than 20 inches

June 1 - September 30: No length limit

anadromous (coastal) striped bass above the fall line in all coastal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay

Creel and length limits shall be set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission for recreational fishing in tidal waters

anadromous (coastal) in the Meherrin, Nottoway, Blackwater (Chowan Drainage), North Landing and Northwest Rivers and their tributaries plus Back Bay

2 per day

No striped bass less than 18 inches

white bass

5 per day

No statewide length limits

Buggs Island (Kerr) Reservoir, including the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries to Leesville Dam and the Dan River and its tributaries to Union Street Dam (Danville)

10 per day; no white bass less than 14 inches

Lake Gaston

10 per day; no white bass less than 14 inches

walleye, saugeye

5 per day in the aggregate

No walleye or saugeye less than 18 inches

Claytor Lake and the New River upstream of Claytor Lake Dam to Buck Dam in Carroll County Fries Dam in Grayson County

2 walleye per day; no walleye 19 to 28 inches

sauger

2 per day

No statewide length limits

yellow perch

No statewide daily limit

No statewide length limits

Lake Moomaw

10 per day

Below the fall line in all coastal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay

No yellow perch less than 9 inches; no daily limit

chain pickerel

5 per day

No statewide length limits

Gaston and Buggs Island (Kerr) Reservoirs

No daily limit

northern pike

2 per day

No pike less than 20 inches

muskellunge

2 per day

No muskellunge less than 30 inches

New River - Fields Dam (Grayson County) downstream to Claytor Dam, including Claytor Lake

1 per day; no muskellunge less than 42 inches

New River - Claytor Dam downstream to the VA - WV state line

1 per day

June 1 - last day of February: No muskellunge 40 to 48 inches

March 1 - May 31: No muskellunge less than 48 inches

bluegill (bream) and other sunfish excluding crappie, rock bass (redeye) and Roanoke bass

50 per day in the aggregate

No statewide length limits

Gaston and Buggs Island (Kerr) Reservoirs, including the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries to Difficult Creek, Charlotte County and the Dan River and its tributaries to the Banister River, Halifax County and that portion of the New River from the VA - NC state line downstream to the confluence of the New and Little Rivers in Grayson County

No daily limit

crappie (black or white)

25 per day in the aggregate

No statewide length limits

Lake Gaston and that portion of the New River from the VA - NC state line downstream to the confluence of the New and Little Rivers in Grayson County

No daily limit

Buggs Island (Kerr) Reservoir, including the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries to Difficult Creek, Charlotte County and the Dan River and its tributaries to the Banister River, Halifax County

No crappie less than 9 inches

Briery Creek and Sandy River Reservoirs

No crappie less than 9 inches

Flannagan and South Holston Reservoirs

No crappie less than 10 inches

rock bass (redeye)

25 per day; in the aggregate with Roanoke bass

No statewide length limits

Gaston and Buggs Island (Kerr) Reservoirs and that portion of the New River from the VA - NC state line downstream to the confluence of the New and Little Rivers in Grayson County

No daily limit

Nottoway, Meherrin, Blackwater (Franklin County), Falling, and Smith Rivers and their tributaries

5 per day in the aggregate with Roanoke bass;

no rock bass less than 8 inches

Roanoke bass

25 per day in the aggregate with rock bass

No statewide length limits

Nottoway, Meherrin, Blackwater (Franklin County), Falling, and Smith Rivers and their tributaries

5 per day in the aggregate with rock bass;

no Roanoke bass less than 8 inches

trout

See 4VAC15-330. Fish: Trout Fishing.

catfish

channel, white, and flathead catfish

20 per day;

No length limits

All rivers below the fall line

No daily limit

blue catfish

20 per day;

No statewide length limits

Lake Gaston

No daily limit, except only 1 blue catfish per day longer than 32 inches

Kerr Reservoir, including the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries to Difficult Creek, Charlotte County and the Dan River and its tributaries to the Banister River, Halifax County

20 per day, except only 1 blue catfish per day longer than 32 inches

James River and its tributaries below the fall line, Rappahannock River and its tributaries below the fall line, and York River and its tributaries (including the Pamunkey River and Mattaponi River) below the fall line

No daily limit, except only 1 blue catfish per day longer than 32 inches

All rivers below the fall line other than the James River and its tributaries, Rappahannock River and its tributaries, and the York River and its tributaries

No daily limit

yellow, brown, and black bullheads

No daily limit;
No length limits

hickory shad

Above and below the fall line in all coastal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay

Creel and length limits shall be the same as those set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission in tidal rivers

Meherrin River below Emporia Dam Nottoway River, Blackwater River (Chowan Drainage), North Landing and Northwest Rivers, and their tributaries plus Back Bay

10 per day

No length limits

American shad

No possession

anadromous (coastal) alewife and blueback herring

Above and below the fall line in all coastal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay

Creel and length limits shall be the same as those set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission for these species in tidal rivers

Meherrin River, Nottoway River, Blackwater River (Chowan Drainage), North Landing and Northwest Rivers, and their tributaries plus Back Bay

No possession

red drum

Back Bay and tributaries including Lake Tecumseh and the North Landing River and its tributaries

1 per day

No drum less than 18 inches or greater than 27 inches

spotted sea trout (speckled trout)

Back Bay and tributaries including Lake Tecumseh and the North Landing River and its tributaries

4 per day

No sea trout less than 14 inches

grey trout (weakfish)

Back Bay and tributaries including Lake Tecumseh and North Landing River and its tributaries

1 per day

No grey trout less than 12 inches

southern flounder

Back Bay and tributaries including Lake Tecumseh and the North Landing River and its tributaries

6 per day

No flounder less than 15 inches

northern snakehead

Anglers may possess snakeheads taken from Virginia waters if they immediately kill the fish and notify the headquarters or a regional office of the department; notification may be made by telephoning (804) 367-2925

No statewide daily limit

No statewide length limits

longnose gar

July 1 to April 14: 5 per day

April 15 to June 30: 1 per day

No statewide length limits

bowfin

July 1 to April 14: 5 per day

April 15 to June 30: 1 per day

No statewide length limits

American eel

25 per day

No eel less than 9 inches

Back Bay and North Landing River

No possession limit for those individuals possessing a permit obtained under 4VAC15-340-80

other native or naturalized nongame fish

See 4VAC15-360-10. Fish: Aquatic Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Nongame Fish. Taking aquatic invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and nongame fish for private use.

endangered or threatened fish

See 4VAC15-20-130. Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General. Endangered and threatened species; adoption of federal list; additional species enumerated.

nonnative (exotic) fish

See 4VAC15-30-40. Definitions and Miscellaneous: Importation, Possession, Sale, Etc., of Animals. Importation requirements, possession and sale of nonnative (exotic) animals.

4VAC15-320-60. Approval required to stock fish into inland waters.

A. It shall be unlawful to stock any species of fish into any inland waters of the Commonwealth without first obtaining written approval to do so from the department. Nothing in this section shall be construed as restricting the use of native and naturalized species of fish in privately-owned ponds and lakes, except spotted bass, blue catfish, and their hybrids may not be stocked.

B. The Department of Wildlife Resources (department) shall issue a written stocking authorization within 15 business days of receipt of a completed Virginia Fish Stocking Authorization Form, unless the department determines that granting such authorization may (i) endanger any native or naturalized population of fish; (ii) introduce, enable, or enhance the spread of fish diseases, including parasites; or (iii) establish nonnative or exotic aquatic species where such species may displace, threaten, or endanger native or naturalized species. Where an exception to issuance exists, the application shall be denied.

C. The department shall set an expiration date for each stocking authorization issued, limit the authorization to a specific species of fish, and geographically limit the stocking authorization.

D. The department is authorized to modify or revoke any stocking authorization where the department discovers any situation listed in subsection B of this section to exist or where otherwise permitted by law or regulation.

NOTICE: The following forms used in administering the regulation have been filed by the agency. Amended or added forms are reflected in the listing and are published following the listing. Online users of this issue of the Virginia Register of Regulations may also click on the name to access a form. The forms are also available from the agency contact or may be viewed at the Office of Registrar of Regulations, 900 East Main Street, 11th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

FORMS (4VAC15-320)

Application/permit for striped bass fishing tournament (undated)

Nonresident Harvester's Permit to Take or Catch Fish in Back Bay and its Tributaries (eff. 9/2020)

Virginia Fish Stocking Authorization Form (eff. 8/2004)

VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7226; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 2.2-4002 A 3 of the Code of Virginia when promulgating regulations regarding the management of wildlife.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-330. Fish: Trout Fishing (amending 4VAC15-330-150).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Natural Resource Manager II, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, #400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dwr.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendment adds a designated section of the North Fork Moormans River and its tributaries to the list of areas where trout fishing using artificial lures with a single hook is lawful year-round.

4VAC15-330-150. Special provision applicable to trout fishing using artificial lures with single hook.

It shall be lawful year around year-round to fish for trout using only artificial lures with single hooks within:

1. The Stewarts Creek Trout Management Area in Carroll County.

2. The Rapidan and Staunton Rivers and their tributaries upstream from a sign at the Lower Shenandoah National Park boundary in Madison County.

3. The Dan River and its tributaries between the Townes Dam and the Pinnacles Hydroelectric Project powerhouse in Patrick County.

4. The East Fork of Chestnut Creek (Farmers Creek) and its tributaries upstream from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Grayson and Carroll Counties.

5. Roaring Fork and its tributaries upstream from the southwest boundary of Beartown Wilderness Area in Tazewell County.

6. That section of the South Fork Holston River and its tributaries from the concrete dam at Buller Fish Culture Station downstream to the lower boundary of the Buller Fish Culture Station in Smyth County.

7. North Creek and its tributaries upstream from a sign at the George Washington National Forest North Creek Campground in Botetourt County.

8. Spring Run from it confluence with Cowpasture River upstream to a posted sign at the discharge for Coursey Springs Hatchery in Bath County.

9. Venrick Run and its tributaries within the Big Survey Wildlife Management Area and Town of Wytheville property in Wythe County.

10. Brumley Creek and its tributaries from the Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area boundary upstream to the Hidden Valley Lake Dam in Washington County.

11. Stony Creek (Mountain Fork) and its tributaries within the Jefferson National Forest in Wise and Scott Counties from the outlet of High Knob Lake downstream to the confluence of Chimney Rock Fork and Stony Creek.

12. Little Stony Creek and its tributaries within the Jefferson National Forest in Scott County from the Falls of Little Stony Creek downstream to a posted sign at the Hanging Rock Recreation Area.

13. Little Tumbling Creek and its tributaries within the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Smyth and Tazewell Counties downstream to the concrete bridge.

14. Big Tumbling Creek and its tributaries within the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Smyth County from a sign starting at the foot of the mountain and extending upstream seasonally from October 1 until five days prior to the first Saturday in April.

15. South River in the City of Waynesboro from the Wayne Avenue Bridge downstream 2.2 miles to the Second Street Bridge.

16. Wolf Creek and its tributaries within the Abingdon Muster Grounds in the Town of Abingdon from Colonial Road downstream to Stone Mill Road.

17. Beaver Creek and its tributaries within the boundaries of Sugar Hollow Park in the City of Bristol.

18. Green Cove Creek in Washington County from Route 859 downstream to its mouth.

19. Whitetop Laurel Creek in Washington County upstream from the mouth of Straight Branch to a sign posted at the Forest Service boundary just downstream of Taylor Valley, and in Whitetop Laurel Creek in Washington County upstream from the first railroad trestle above Taylor Valley to the mouth of Green Cove Creek at Creek Junction.

20. Smith Creek in Alleghany County from the Clifton Forge Dam downstream to a sign at the Forest Service boundary above the C & O Dam.

21. Snake Creek in Carroll County below Hall Ford and that portion of Little Snake Creek below the junction of Routes 922 and 674, downstream to Route 58.

22. The North Fork Moormans River and its tributaries from the head of Sugar Hollow Reservoir upstream 0.3 miles to the Shenandoah National Park boundary.

All trout caught in these waters must be immediately returned to the water. No trout or bait may be in possession at any time in these areas.

VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7227; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 2.2-4002 A 3 of the Code of Virginia when promulgating regulations regarding the management of wildlife.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-350. Fish: Gigs, Grab Hooks, Trotlines, Snares, Etc. (amending 4VAC15-350-60, 4VAC15-350-70).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Natural Resource Manager II, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, #400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dwr.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments (i) add and set requirements for the use of limblines as a lawful method for fishing; (ii) clarify that longnose gar is a species that can be taken with a bow and arrow; (iii) prohibit use of poison arrows or arrows with exploding heads for taking for all species; (iv) limit take of bowfin and longnose gar to five fish per day from July 1 to April 14 and one fish per day from April 15 to June 30; and (v) add that any common carp, grass carp, northern snakehead, goldfish, catfish, longnose gar, or bowfin taken with bow and arrow or crossbow may not be released back into or disposed of in the water from which it was taken or be disposed of on publicly-owned land abutting the waters from which the fish was taken.

4VAC15-350-60. Trotlines, juglines, limblines, or set poles.

A. Generally. Except as otherwise provided by local legislation and by subsections B and C of this section, and except on waters stocked with trout and within 600 feet of any dam, it shall be lawful to use trotlines, juglines (single hook, including one treble hook, and line attached to a float), limblines, or set poles for the purpose of taking nongame fish (daily creel (possession) and length limits for nongame fish are found in 4VAC15-320-25) and snapping turtles (limits for snapping turtles are found in 4VAC15-360-10), provided that no live bait is used. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, live bait other than game fish may be used on trotlines to take catfish in the Clinch River in the Counties of Russell, Scott, and Wise. Any person setting or in possession of a trotline, jugline, limbline, or set pole shall have it clearly marked by permanent means with his name, address, and telephone number, and is required to check all lines at least once each day, remove all fish and animals caught, and completely remove all lines from the water, shoreline, and tree limbs when not in use. This requirement shall not apply to landowners on private ponds, nor to a bona fide tenant or lessee on private ponds within the bounds of land rented or leased, nor to anyone transporting any such device from its place of purchase.

B. Quantico Marine Reservation. It shall be unlawful to fish with trotlines in any waters within the confines of Quantico Marine Reservation.

C. Additional jugline requirements. Jugline sets (except as exempt under subsection A of this section) shall be restricted to 20 per angler and must be attended (within sight) by anglers at all times. Also, in addition to being labeled with the angler's name, address, and telephone number, jugs shall also be labeled with a reflective marker that encircles the jugs to allow for visibility at night.

4VAC15-350-70. Taking of fish with bow and arrow or crossbow.

A. Season. Except as otherwise provided by local legislation or as posted, it shall be lawful to take common carp, northern snakehead, goldfish, and longnose gar from the public inland waters of the Commonwealth, grass carp from public rivers and streams of the Commonwealth except public inland lakes and reservoirs, and bowfin and catfish from below the fall line in tidal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay, except waters stocked with trout, by means of bow and arrow or crossbow.

B. Poison arrows or explosive-head arrows prohibited. It shall be unlawful to use poison arrows or arrows with explosive heads at any time for the purpose of taking common carp, grass carp, northern snakehead, bowfin, catfish, goldfish, or gar in the public inland waters of the Commonwealth.

C. Fishing license required. All persons taking fish in the manner described in this section shall be required to have a regular fishing license.

D. Creel limits. The creel limits for common carp, grass carp, northern snakehead, goldfish, and catfish shall be unlimited, provided that any angler taking northern snakehead immediately kill such fish and notify the department, as soon as practicable, of such actions and provided that any angler taking grass carp ensure that harvested fish are dead. The creel limit for bowfin and longnose gar shall be five fish per day from July 1 to April 14 and one fish per day from April 15 to June 30.

E. Retention requirement. Any common carp, grass carp, northern snakehead, goldfish, catfish, longnose gar, or bowfin taken with bow and arrow or crossbow must be retained and may not be released back into or disposed of in the water. Any common carp, grass carp, northern snakehead, goldfish, longnose gar, or bowfin taken with bow and arrow or crossbow may not be disposed of on property abutting the body of water of capture. These requirements shall not apply to private bodies of water or private property abutting the body of water of capture.

VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7228; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 2.2-4002 A 3 of the Code of Virginia when promulgating regulations regarding the management of wildlife.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-360. Fish: Aquatic Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Nongame Fish (amending 4VAC15-360-10, 4VAC15-360-20).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Natural Resource Manager II, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, #400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dwr.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments (i) clarify that no more than 20 of the 50 individuals of fish bait allowed for possession may be crayfish; (ii) require that any crayfish collected for use as fish bait only be used as fish bait in the water body where the crayfish was captured; (iii) prohibit taking any species of crayfish in the Big Sandy River Basin in Virginia without a permit; and (iv) prohibit taking minnows and chubs for sale from inland waters and eliminate associated recordkeeping requirements.

4VAC15-360-10. Taking aquatic invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and nongame fish for private use.

A. Possession limits. Except as otherwise provided for in § 29.1-418 of the Code of Virginia, 4VAC15-20-130, 4VAC15-320-40, and the sections of this chapter, it shall be lawful to capture and possess live for private use and not for sale or export no more than one individual of any native or naturalized, as defined in 4VAC15-20-50, species of amphibian or reptile per physical address, and 20 individuals of any single native or naturalized (as defined in 4VAC15-20-50) species of aquatic invertebrate and nongame fish unless specifically listed in this subsection:

1. The following species may be taken in unlimited numbers from inland waters statewide: carp, mullet, yellow bullhead, brown bullhead, black bullhead, flat bullhead, snail bullhead, white sucker, northern hogsucker, gizzard shad, threadfin shad, blueback herring (see 4VAC15-320-25 for anadromous blueback herring limits), white perch, yellow perch, alewife (see 4VAC15-320-25 for anadromous alewife limits), stoneroller (hornyhead), fathead minnow, golden shiner, goldfish, and Asian clams. Grass carp may only be harvested in unlimited numbers from public inland rivers and streams of the Commonwealth. It is unlawful to harvest grass carp from any public inland lake and reservoir. Anglers taking grass carp must ensure that all harvested grass carp are dead.

2. See 4VAC15-320-25 for American shad, hickory shad, channel catfish, white catfish, flathead catfish, and blue catfish limits.

3. For the purpose of this chapter, "fish bait" shall be defined as native or naturalized species of minnows and chubs (Cyprinidae), crayfish, and hellgrammites. The possession limit for taking "fish bait" shall be 50 individuals in aggregate, of which no more than 20 individuals may be crayfish, unless said person has purchased "fish bait" and has a receipt specifying the number of individuals purchased by species, except salamanders and crayfish which cannot be sold pursuant to the provisions of 4VAC15-360-60 and 4VAC15-360-70. However, stonerollers (hornyheads), fathead minnows, golden shiners, and goldfish may be taken and possessed in unlimited numbers as provided for in subdivision 1 of this subsection.

4. Any crayfish collected for use as fish bait may only be used as fish bait in the water body of capture.

5. The daily limit for bullfrogs shall be 15 and for snapping turtles shall be five. Snapping turtles shall only be taken from June 1 to September 30 and must have a minimum curved-line carapace length of 13 inches. Bullfrogs and snapping turtles may not be taken from the banks or waters of designated stocked trout waters.

5. 6. The following species may not be taken or possessed in any number for private use: red-eared slider and all reptile and amphibian Species of Greatest Conservation Need designated in Virginia's 2015 Wildlife Action Plan.

6. 7. Native amphibians and reptiles, as defined in 4VAC15-20-50, that are captured within the Commonwealth and possessed live for private use and not for sale may be liberated under the following conditions:

a. Period of captivity does not exceed 30 days;

b. Animals must be liberated at the site of capture;

c. Animals must have been housed separately from other wild-caught and domestic animals; and

d. Animals that demonstrate symptoms of disease or illness or that have sustained injury during their captivity may not be released.

7. 8. Native or naturalized amphibians and reptiles, as defined in 4VAC15-20-50, may not be taken or possessed in any number from state or federal land without an appropriate permit or license.

B. Methods of taking species in subsection A of this section. Except as otherwise provided for in the Code of Virginia, 4VAC15-20-130, 4VAC15-320-40, and other regulations of the board, and except in any waters where the use of nets is prohibited, the species listed in subsection A of this section may only be taken (i) by hand, hook, and line; (ii) with a seine not exceeding four feet in depth by 10 feet in length; (iii) with an umbrella type net not exceeding five by five feet square; (iv) by small minnow traps with throat openings no larger than one inch in diameter; (v) with cast nets; and (vi) with hand-held bow nets with diameter not to exceed 20 inches and handle length not to exceed eight feet (such cast net and hand-held bow nets when so used shall not be deemed dip nets under the provisions of § 29.1-416 of the Code of Virginia). Gizzard shad and white perch may also be taken from below the fall line in all tidal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay using a gill net in accordance with Virginia Marine Resources Commission recreational fishing regulations. Bullfrogs may also be taken by gigging or bow and arrow and, from private waters, by firearms no larger than.22 caliber rimfire. Snapping turtles may be taken for personal use with hoop nets not exceeding six feet in length with a throat opening not exceeding 36 inches.

C. Areas restricted from taking mollusks. Except as provided for in §§ 29.1-418 and 29.1-568 of the Code of Virginia, it shall be unlawful to take the spiny riversnail (Io fluvialis) in the Tennessee drainage in Virginia (Clinch, Powell, and the North, South, and Middle Forks of the Holston Rivers and tributaries). It shall be unlawful to take mussels from any inland waters of the Commonwealth.

D. Areas restricted from taking crustaceans. Except for the permitted collection of specimens as provided for in § 29.1-418 of the Code of Virginia or the permitted taking for zoological, educational, or scientific purposes as provided for in § 29.1-568 of the Code of Virginia, it shall be unlawful to take any species of crayfish in the Big Sandy River Basin in Virginia (Russell Fork, Pound River, Cranes Nest River, McClure River, Levisa Fork, Dismal Creek, Knox Creek, and tributaries).

E. Reduction of possession limits for native and naturalized amphibians and reptiles. Any person in possession of legally-obtained native and naturalized amphibians and reptiles, as defined in 4VAC15-20-50, prior to the change in personal possession allowances in subsection A of this section, effective July 1, 2021, must declare such possession to the department by January 1, 2022, in a manner prescribed by the department. This declaration shall serve as authorization for possession only and is not transferable.

4VAC15-360-20. Taking minnows and chubs for sale.

A. "Haul seine" defined. "Haul seine," as used in this section, when used in the inland waters of the Commonwealth above where the tide ebbs and flows, shall mean a haul seine not exceeding four feet in depth by 15 feet in length, and when used in the public inland waters below where the tide ebbs and flows, shall mean a haul seine not exceeding four feet in depth by 100 feet in length. Such a term shall be construed also to include umbrella type nets without limit as to size and also small minnow traps with throat openings no larger than one inch in diameter.

B. Permit required. It shall be lawful unlawful to take minnows and chubs (Cyprinidae) for sale from the inland waters of the Commonwealth with a permit as provided for in § 29.1-416 of the Code of Virginia except that it is unlawful to take threatened and endangered species as listed in 4VAC15-20-130.

C. Permit holder to be present when seine operated; persons assisting. The holder of a permit to seine for minnows and chubs (Cyprinidae) must be present at all times when the seine is being operated to catch minnows and chubs (Cyprinidae). Persons assisting in the operation of the haul seine need not obtain permits.

D. Records. The holder of a permit to take minnows and chubs (Cyprinidae) for sale shall keep a record of the approximate number of minnows and chubs (Cyprinidae) taken by location (name and county of water body) and sold, together with the amount received therefor.

E. Commercial bait operations. C. Commercial bait operations must have a Permit to Hold or Sell Certain Wildlife or a Permit to Propagate and Sell Certain Wildlife. With the exception of those species listed in 4VAC15-20-130, these operations may possess and sell unlimited quantities of minnows and chubs (Cyprinidae), when possession is accompanied by a valid invoice or bill of sale from an individual permitted under subsection B of this section or from a properly permitted aquaculture facility in Virginia or out-of-state.

VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7229; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 29.1-701 E of the Code of Virginia, which provides that the board shall promulgate regulations to supplement Chapter 7 (§ 29.1-700 et seq.) of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia as prescribed in Article 1 (§ 29.1-500 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-370. Watercraft: In General (adding 4VAC15-370-45).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Natural Resource Manager II, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, #400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dwr.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments require that watercraft operators (i) clean any aquatic organisms or vegetation from the vessel, trailer, and equipment before departing the boating area and (ii) drain bilge tanks, livewells, and ballast tanks before departing a body of water.

4VAC15-370-45. Invasive species prevention.

Before leaving the area where the watercraft has been removed from the water, all aquatic vegetation must be removed from the vessel, trailer, and equipment. At the same time, watercraft operators must also remove or open water drain plugs from bilges of watercraft. Operators shall take reasonable measures to dry bilges, livewells, baitwells, and ballast tanks on a watercraft before it is used on another body of water.

VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7230; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 29.1-701 E of the Code of Virginia, which provides that the board shall promulgate regulations to supplement Chapter 7 (§ 29.1-700 et seq.) of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia as prescribed in Article 1 (§ 29.1-500 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-390. Watercraft: Safe and Reasonable Operation of Vessels (adding 4VAC15-390-85).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Natural Resource Manager II, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, #400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dwr.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments (i) add a requirement that vessel operators give right-of-way and reduce speed to no wake when approaching law-enforcement vessels or emergency services vessels and (ii) provide a Class 3 misdemeanor and mandatory participation in a boating safety class for failing to comply.

4VAC15-390-85. Operators to give right-of-way and reduce speed.

Every motorboat, when approaching or passing within 200 feet of any law-enforcement vessel or emergency services vessel that is displaying flashing blue or red lights shall slow to no wake speed so that the effect of the wake does not disturb the activities of law-enforcement personnel or emergency services personnel. Where the operator of a motorboat fails to comply with the provisions of this section and such failure endangers the life or limb of any person or endangers or damages vessels, the operator shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the operator shall additionally be required to complete and pass a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators approved safe boating course as required in § 29.1-746 of the Code of Virginia.

VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7232; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of is Wildlife Resources claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 29.1-701 E of the Code of Virginia, which provides that the board shall promulgate regulations to supplement Chapter 7 (§ 29.1-700 et seq.) of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia as prescribed in Article 1 (§ 29.1-500 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-430. Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements (amending 4VAC15-430-20, 4VAC15-430-160 through 4VAC15-430-200).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Natural Resource Manager II, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, #400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dwr.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments (i) clarify the definition of a throwable and wearable personal floatation device to match current U.S. Coast Guard standards; (ii) list the current U.S. Coast Guard website for approved equipment; and (iii) adjust the fire extinguisher classification types and requirements for vessels to match current U.S. Coast Guard standards.

4VAC15-430-20. Definitions.

As used in this chapter the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:

"Coastal waters" means the territorial seas of the United States, and those waters directly connected to the territorial seas (i.e., bays, sounds, harbors, rivers, inlets, etc.) where any entrance exceeds two nautical miles between opposite shorelines to the first point where the largest distance between shorelines narrows to two miles, as shown on the current edition of the appropriate National Ocean Service chart used for navigation. Shorelines of islands or points of land present within a waterway are considered when determining the distance between opposite shorelines.

"Passenger" means every person carried on board a vessel other than:

1. The owner or his representative;

2. The operator;

3. Bona fide members of the crew engaged in the business of the vessel who have contributed no consideration for their carriage and who are paid for their services; or

4. Any guest on board a vessel that is being used exclusively for pleasure purposes who has not contributed any consideration, directly or indirectly, for his carriage.

"Personal flotation device" or "PFD" means a device that is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

"Racing shell, rowing scull, racing canoe, and racing kayak" means a manually propelled vessel that is recognized by national or international racing associations for use in competitive racing and one in which all occupants row, scull, or paddle, with the exception of a coxswain, if one is provided, and is not designed to carry and does not carry any equipment not solely for competitive racing.

"Recreational vessel" means any vessel being manufactured or operated primarily for pleasure, or leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter's pleasure. It does not include any vessel engaged in the carrying of any passengers for consideration.

"Sailboard" means a sail-propelled vessel with no freeboard and equipped with a swivel-mounted mast not secured to a hull by guys or stays.

"Throwable PFD" means a PFD that is intended to be thrown to a person in the water. A PFD marked as Type IV or Type V with Type IV performance is considered a throwable PFD unless specifically marked otherwise. A wearable PFD is not a throwable PFD.

"Use" means operate, navigate, or employ.

"Vessel" means every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, but does not include surfboards, tubes, swimming rafts, inflatable toys, and similar devices routinely used as water toys or swimming aids.

"Visual distress signal" means a device that is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard or certified by the manufacturer.

"Wearable PFD" means a PFD that is intended to be worn or otherwise attached to the body. A PFD marked as Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type V with Type I, II, or III performance is considered a wearable PFD.

4VAC15-430-160. Fire extinguishing equipment application and general provisions.

A. The provisions of this section through 4VAC15-430-210, with the exception of 4VAC15-430-200, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to that date shall meet the requirements of 4VAC15-430-200.

B. Where equipment in this section is required to be of an approved type, such equipment requires the specific approval of the U.S. Coast Guard. A listing of current and formerly approved equipment and materials may be found at https://cgmix.uscg.mil/%u200Bequipment.

C. All hand-portable fire extinguishers, semiportable fire extinguishing systems, and fixed fire extinguishing systems shall be of a type approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and shall have an efficient charge and be in good and serviceable condition as referenced in 4VAC15-430-170.

4VAC15-430-170. Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems.

A. Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems are classified by a combination letter and number symbol, the letter indicating the type of fire that the unit could be expected to extinguish, and the number indicating the relative size of the unit.

B. For the purpose of this section, all required hand-portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems are of the "B" type; i.e. that is, suitable for extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids, greases, etc.

C. The number designations for size will start with "I" for the smallest to "V" for the largest. For the purpose of this section, only sizes I through III will be considered. Sizes I and II are considered hand-portable fire extinguishers and sizes III, IV, and V are considered semiportable fire extinguishing systems that shall be fitted with suitable hose and nozzle or other practicable means so that all portions of the space concerned may be covered. Examples of size graduations for some of the typical hand-portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems are set forth in the following table:

Classification

Foam (gallons)

Carbon Dioxide (pounds)

Dry Chemical (pounds)

Type

Size

B

I

1.75

4

2

B

II

2.50

15

10

B

III

12.00

35

20

All fire extinguishers must be on board and readily accessible, in good and serviceable working condition, and comply with the following:

1. If the extinguisher has a pressure gauge reading or indicator, it must be in the operable range or position.

2. The extinguisher may not be expired or appear to have been previously used.

3. The lock pin is firmly in place.

4. The discharge nozzle is clean and free of obstruction.

5. The extinguisher does not show visible signs of significant corrosion or damage.

D. All hand-portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall have permanently attached thereto a metallic name plate giving the name of the item, the rated capacity in gallons, quarts, or pounds, the name and address of the person or firm for whom approved, and the identifying mark of the actual manufacturer.

E. Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing liquids are not acceptable as equipment required by this section.

F. Hand-portable or semiportable extinguishers that are required on their name plates to be protected from freezing shall not be located where freezing temperatures may be expected.

G. The use of dry chemical, stored pressure, fire extinguishers not fitted with pressure gauges or indicating devices, manufactured prior to January 1, 1965, may be permitted on motorboats and other vessels so long as such extinguishers are maintained in good and serviceable condition. The following maintenance and inspections are required for such extinguishers:

1. When the date on the inspection record tag on the extinguishers shows that six months have elapsed since last weight check ashore, then such extinguisher is no longer accepted as meeting required maintenance conditions until reweighed ashore and found to be in a serviceable condition and within required weight conditions.

2. If the weight of the container is one-fourth ounce less than that stamped on container, it shall be serviced.

3. If the outer seal or seals (which indicate tampering or use when broken) are not intact, the boarding officer or marine inspector will inspect such extinguisher to see that the frangible disc in neck of the container is intact; and if such disc is not intact, the container shall be serviced.

4. If there is evidence of damage, use, or leakage, such as dry chemical powder observed in the nozzle or elsewhere on the extinguisher, the container shall be replaced with a new one and the extinguisher properly serviced or the extinguisher replaced with another approved extinguisher.

H. The dry chemical, stored pressure, fire extinguishers without pressure gauges or indicating devices manufactured after January 1, 1965, shall not be carried on board motorboats or other vessels as required equipment.

4VAC15-430-180. Fixed fire extinguishing systems.

When a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed, it shall be of an approved carbon dioxide type, that is designed and installed in agreement with the applicable provisions required by the U.S. Coast Guard.

4VAC15-430-190. Fire extinguishing equipment required.

A. Motorboats.

1. All motorboats shall carry at least the minimum number of hand-portable fire extinguishers set forth in the following table, except that motorboats less than 26 feet in length, propelled by outboard motors and not carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers if the construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors.

Length, feet

Minimum number of B-I 5-B hand-portable fire extinguishers required1

No fixed fire extinguishing systems in machinery space

Fixed fire extinguishing system in machinery space

Under 16

1

0

16 to less than 26

1

0

26 to less than 40

2

1

40 to 65

3

2

1One B-II 20-B hand-portable fire extinguisher may be substituted for two B-I 5-B hand-portable fire extinguishers.

2. Fire extinguishers are required if any one or more of the following conditions exist:

a. Closed compartment under thwarts and seats wherein portable fuel tanks may be stored.

b. Double bottoms not sealed to the hull or that are not completely filled with flotation material.

c. Closed living spaces.

d. Closed stowage compartments in which combustible or flammable materials are stowed.

e. Permanently installed fuel tanks.

3. The following conditions do not, in themselves, require that fire extinguishers be carried:

a. Bait wells.

b. Glove compartments.

c. Buoyant flotation material.

d. Open slatted flooring.

e. Ice chests.

B. Motor vessels Motorboats greater than 65 feet in length.

1. All motor vessels motorboats greater than 65 feet in length shall carry at least the minimum number of hand-portable fire extinguishers set forth in the following table below:

Gross tonnage

Minimum number of B-II 20-B hand-portable fire extinguishers

Over

Not over

50

2

50

100

2

100

500

3

500

1000

6

1000

8

2. In addition to the hand-portable fire extinguishers required by subdivision 1 of this subsection, the following fire-extinguishing equipment shall be fitted in the machinery space:

a. One Type B-II 20-B hand-portable fire extinguisher shall be carried for each 1,000 B.H.P. of the main engines or fraction thereof. However, not more than six such extinguishers need be carried.

b. On motor vessels motorboats of over 300 gross tons, either one Type B-III 160-B semiportable fire-extinguishing system shall be fitted, or alternatively, a fixed fire extinguishing system shall be fitted in the machinery space.

3. The frame or support of each Type B-III 160-B fire extinguisher required by subdivision 2 b of this subsection must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck.

4. If an approved semiportable fire extinguisher has wheels and is not required by this section, it must be securely stowed when not in use to prevent it from rolling out of control under heavy sea conditions.

C. Barges carrying passengers.

1. Every barge of 65 feet in length or less while carrying passengers when towed or pushed by a motorboat, motor vessel, or steam vessel shall be fitted with hand-portable fire extinguishers as required by the table in subsection B of this section, depending upon the length of the barge.

2. Every barge of over 65 feet in length while carrying passengers when towed or pushed by a motorboat, motor vessel, or steam vessel shall be fitted with hand-portable fire extinguishers as required by the table in subsection B of this section, depending upon the gross tonnage of the barge.

4VAC15-430-200. Fire extinguishing equipment on vessels contracted prior to November 19, 1952 Condition and number of fire extinguishers required for recreational vessels.

A. Condition and number of fire extinguishers required for recreational vessels built model year 2017 or earlier, between 1953 and 2017, and contracted prior to November 19, 1953.

1. Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing capacities that are less than what is required in the tables contained in 4VAC15-430-190 need not be replaced but must be maintained in good condition.

2. All extinguishers installed after August 22, 2016, must meet the applicable requirements in 4VAC15-160 through 4VAC15-210.

B. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the applicable provisions of 4VAC15-430-160 through 4VAC15-430-190 insofar as the number and general type of equipment is concerned. Existing items of equipment and installations previously approved but not meeting the applicable requirements for type approval may be continued in service so long as they are in good condition. All new installations and replacements shall meet the requirements of 4VAC15-430-160 through 4VAC15-430-190.

VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7233; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 29.1-701 E of the Code of Virginia, which provides that the board shall promulgate regulations to supplement Chapter 7 (§ 29.1-700 et seq.) of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia as prescribed in Article 1 (§ 29.1-500 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-440. Watercraft: Commercial Vessel Safety Equipment Requirements (amending 4VAC15-440-20).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 1, 2023.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Natural Resource Manager II, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, #400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dwr.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments (i) make kapok and fibrous glass life preservers that do not have plastic-covered pad inserts acceptable personal floatation devices and (ii) change the term "Type V" commercial hybrid personal floatation device to the U.S. Coast Guard's new term "performance level 150."

4VAC15-440-20. Lifesaving equipment required.

A. It shall be unlawful to operate a vessel to which this chapter applies unless it meets the requirements of this section.

B. Each vessel not carrying passengers for hire less than 40 feet in length must have at least one U.S. Coast Guard approved life preserver (Type I PFD), buoyant vest (Type II PFD), or marine buoyant device intended to be worn (Type III PFD), of a suitable size for each person on board. Kapok and fibrous glass life preservers that do not have plastic-covered pad inserts as required by the U.S. Coast Guard are not acceptable as equipment required by this subsection.

C. Each vessel carrying passengers for hire and each vessel 40 feet in length or longer not carrying passengers for hire must have at least one approved (Type I PFD) life preserver of a suitable size for each person on board. Kapok and fibrous glass life preservers that do not have plastic-covered pad inserts as required by the U.S. Coast Guard are not acceptable as equipment required by this subsection.

D. In addition to the equipment required by subsections subsection B or C of this section, each vessel 26 feet in length or longer must have at least one approved ring life buoy, constructed in accordance with requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard.

E. Each vessel not carrying passengers for hire may substitute an immersion suit for a life preserver, buoyant vest, or marine buoyant device required under subsection B or C of this section. Each immersion suit carried in accordance with this subsection must be of a type approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

F. On each vessel, regardless of length and regardless of whether carrying passengers for hire, an approved commercial hybrid PFD may be substituted for a life preserver, buoyant vest, or marine buoyant device required under subsection B or C of this section if it is:

1. Used in accordance with the conditions marked on the PFD and in the owner's manual;

2. Labeled for use on commercial vessels; and

3. In the case of a Type V performance level 150 commercial hybrid PFD, worn when the vessel is underway and the intended wearer is not within an enclosed space.

VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7234; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The following regulatory action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 c of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to meet the requirements of federal law or regulations, provided such regulations do not differ materially from those required by federal law or regulation. The Virginia Waste Management Board will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 9VAC20-60. Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (amending 9VAC20-60-18).

Statutory Authority: § 10.1-1402 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 6921; 40 CFR Parts 260 through 272.

Effective Date: January 18, 2023.

Agency Contact: Lisa A. Ellis, Hazardous Waste Compliance Program Coordinator, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 912-7366, FAX (804) 698-4178, or email lisa.ellis@deq.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments (i) update the citation to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations incorporated by reference in the regulation to that published July 1, 2022; (ii) include the provisions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Increasing Recycling: Adding Aerosol Cans to the Universal Waste Regulations; and (ii) exclude EPA's Conforming Changes to Canada-Specific Hazardous Waste Import-Export Recovery and Disposal Operation Codes, which will be adopted during the next regulatory update cycle.

9VAC20-60-18. Applicability of incorporated references based on the dates on which they became effective.

Except as noted, when a regulation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set forth in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations is referenced and incorporated into this chapter, that regulation shall be as it exists and has been published in the July 1, 2021 2022, annual edition; however, the incorporation by reference of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations shall not include the requirements of EPA's Response to Vacatur of Certain Provisions of the Definition of Solid Waste Rule (83 FR 24664, May 30, 2018) or Increasing Recycling: Adding Aerosol Cans to the Universal Waste Regulations (84 FR 67202, December 9, 2019) Conforming Changes to Canada-specific Hazardous Waste Import-Export Recovery and Disposal Operation Codes (86 FR 54381, October 1, 2021).

VA.R. Doc. No. R23-7215; Filed November 28, 2022
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The following regulatory action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 c of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to meet the requirements of federal law or regulations, provided such regulations do not differ materially from those required by federal law or regulation. The Virginia Waste Management Board will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 9VAC20-110. Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials (amending 9VAC20-110-110).

Statutory Authority: §§ 10.1-1450 and 44-146.30 of the Code of Virginia; 49 USC §§ 1809 through 1810; 49 CFR Parts 107, 170 through 180, 383, and 390 through 397.

Effective Date: January 18, 2023.

Agency Contact: William K. Norris, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 350-2743, FAX (804) 698-4178, or email william.norris@deq.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendment updates the federal regulations from Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations that are incorporated by reference into Virginia's Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials (9VAC20-110) to the latest version as published on October 1, 2022.

9VAC20-110-110. Compliance.

Every person who transports or offers for transportation hazardous materials within or through the Commonwealth of Virginia shall comply with the federal regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials promulgated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation with amendments promulgated as of October 1, 2019 2022, pursuant to the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, and located at Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations as set forth below and which are incorporated in these regulations by reference:

1. Special Permits. 49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B.

2. Registration of Cargo Tank and Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Assemblers, Repairers, Inspectors, Testers, and Design Certifying Engineers in 49 CFR Part 107, Subpart F.

3. Registration of Persons Who Offer or Transport Hazardous Materials in 49 CFR Part 107, Subpart G.

4. Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 171 through 177.

5. Specifications for Packagings in 49 CFR Part 178.

6. Specifications for Tank Cars in 49 CFR Part 179.

7. Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings in 49 CFR Part 180.

8. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 390 through 397.

VA.R. Doc. No. R23-7334; Filed November 28, 2022
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD
Final

Title of Regulation: 9VAC25-260. Water Quality Standards (amending 9VAC25-260-50, 9VAC25-260-140, 9VAC25-260-185, 9VAC25-260-187, 9VAC25-260-310, 9VAC25-260-390, 9VAC25-260-400, 9VAC25-260-410, 9VAC25-260-420, 9VAC25-260-440, 9VAC25-260-470, 9VAC25-260-500).

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1251 et seq.); 40 CFR Part 131.

Effective Date: Effective upon the filing of notice of approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the Registrar of Regulations.

Agency Contact: David Whitehurst, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804)774-9180, FAX (804) 698-4178, or email david.whitehurst@deq.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments update numerical and narrative criteria, use designations, and other policies based on current scientific information. The changes include: (i) adding freshwater aluminum criteria; (ii) adding a special standard, which is a benthic chlorophyll-a threshold, that would limit the quantity of the filamentous algae in certain sections of the Shenandoah River; and (iii) modifying trout waters designation and public water supply designation and adjusting temperature criteria for waters stocked with trout by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources in the winter.

Changes to the proposed regulation include (i) adding the freshwater aluminum criteria to specify that the criteria are expressed as the total recoverable form of the metal; (ii) clarifying language pertaining to nuisance filamentous algae to show that a determination of nuisance filamentous algae impeding the recreation use will be made when "exceedances of either" of the specified thresholds have occurred in more than one recreation season in three consecutive years; (iii) updating the agency name for the "Department of Wildlife Resources"; (iv) removing the CAS number 57749 for chlordane and the freshwater copper Biotic Ligand Model (BLM) and restoring existing regulatory language; and (v) restoring existing regulatory descriptions for tributaries to the Rappahannock River from Blandfield Point to the Route 1 Alternate Bridge.

Summary of Public Comments and Agency's Response: A summary of comments made by the public and the agency's response may be obtained from the promulgating agency or viewed at the office of the Registrar of Regulations.

9VAC25-260-50. Numerical criteria for dissolved oxygen, pH, and maximum temperature***.

CLASS

DESCRIPTION OF WATERS

DISSOLVED OXYGEN (mg/l)****

pH****

Max. Temp.
(°C)

Min.

Daily Avg.

I

Open Ocean

5.0

--

6.0-9.0

--

II

Tidal Waters in the Chowan Basin and the Atlantic Ocean Basin

4.0

5.0

6.0-9.0

--

II

Tidal Waters in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries

see 9VAC25-260-185

6.0-9.0

III

Nontidal Waters (Coastal and Piedmont Zones)

4.0

5.0

6.0-9.0

32

IV

Mountainous Zones Waters

4.0

5.0

6.0-9.0

31

V

Stockable Trout Waters

5.0

6.0

6.0-9.0

21

VI

Natural Trout Waters

6.0

7.0

6.0-9.0

20

VII

Swamp Waters

*

*

3.7-8.0*

**

*This classification recognizes that the natural quality of these waters may fluctuate outside of the values for D.O. and pH set forth above as water quality criteria in Class I through VI waters. The natural quality of these waters is the water quality found or expected in the absence of human-induced pollution. Water quality standards will not be considered violated when conditions are determined by the board to be natural and not due to human-induced sources. The board may develop site specific criteria for Class VII waters that reflect the natural quality of the waterbody when the evidence is sufficient to demonstrate that the site specific criteria rather than narrative criterion will fully protect aquatic life uses. Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System limitations in Class VII waters shall not cause significant changes to the naturally occurring dissolved oxygen and pH fluctuations in these waters.

**Maximum temperature will be the same as that for Classes I through VI waters as appropriate.

***The water quality criteria in this section do not apply below the lowest flow averaged (arithmetic mean) over a period of seven consecutive days that can be statistically expected to occur once every 10 climatic years (a climatic year begins April 1 and ends March 31). See 9VAC25-260-310 and 9VAC25-260-380 through 9VAC25-260-540 for site specific adjustments to these criteria.

****For a thermally stratified man-made lake or reservoir in Class III, IV, V, or VI waters that are listed in 9VAC25-260-187, these dissolved oxygen and pH criteria apply only to the epilimnion of the waterbody. When these waters are not stratified, the dissolved oxygen and pH criteria apply throughout the water column.

9VAC25-260-140. Criteria for surface water.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Subsections A, C, D, E, and F of 9VAC25-260-140 are not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

B. The following table is a list of numerical water quality criteria for specific parameters.

Table of Parameters6, 7

PARAMETER
CAS Number

USE DESIGNATION

AQUATIC LIFE

HUMAN HEALTH

FRESHWATER

SALTWATER

Public Water Supply3

All Other Surface Waters4

Acute1

Chronic2

Acute1

Chronic2

Acenapthene (μg/l)
83329

70

90

Acrolein (μg/l)
107028

3.0

3.0

3

400

Acrylonitrile (μg/l)
107131

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.61

70

Aldrin (μg/l)
309002

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

3.0

1.3

0.0000077

0.0000077

Aluminum (μg/l)

7429905

Acute and chronic freshwater aluminum criteria values for a site shall be calculated using the 2018 Aluminum Criteria Calculator (Aluminum Criteria Calculator V.2.0.xlsx), or a calculator in R or other software package using the same 1985 Guidelines calculation approach and underlying model equations as in the Aluminum Criteria Calculator V.2.0.xlsx, as defined in EPA's Final Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Aluminum. (EPA-822-R-18-001, 2018) [ Values displayed in the table are examples of criteria calculated by the model using the indicated input parameters for pH, hardness, and Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC). Freshwater criteria expressed as total recoverable. ]

1,300

pH= 7.0

Total hardness (CaCO3) = 25 mg/l DOC = 5.0 mg/l

500

pH= 7.0

Total hardness (CaCO3) = 25 mg/l DOC = 5.0 mg/l

Ammonia (μg/l)
766-41-7 7664417

Chronic criterion is a 30-day average concentration not to be exceeded more than once every three years on the average.(see 9VAC25-260-155)

Anthracene (μg/l)
120127

300

400

Antimony (μg/l)
7440360

5.6 5.3

640 580

Arsenic (μg/l)5
7440382

340

150

69

36

10

Bacteria
(see 9VAC25-260-160 and 9VAC25-260-170)

Barium (μg/l)
7440393

2,000

Benzene (μg/l)
71432

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5

5.8

160

Benzidine (μg/l)
92875

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5

0.0014

0.11

Benzo (a) anthracene (μg/l)
56553

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5

0.012

0.013

Benzo (b) fluoranthene (μg/l)
205992

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5

0.012

0.013

Benzo (k) fluoranthene (μg/l)
207089

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5

0.12

0.13

Benzo (a) pyrene (μg/l)
50328

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5

0.0012

0.0013

Bis2-Chloroethyl Ether (μg/l)
111444

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5

0.30

22

Bis (chloromethyl) Ether
542881

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5

0.0015

0.17

Bis2-Chloroisopropyl Ether (Bis (2-Chloro-1-methylethyl) Ether) 2,2'-Oxybis(1-Chloropropane) (μg/l)
108601

200

4,000

Bis2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (μg/l)
117817

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. Synonym = Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate.

3.2

3.7

Bromoform (μg/l)
75252

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

70

1,200

Butyl benzyl phthalate (μg/l)
85687

1.0

1.0

Cadmium (μg/l)5
7440439

Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400.

Freshwater acute criterion (μg/l)
WER e (0.9789[ln(hardness)]-3.866) (CFa)

Freshwater chronic criterion (μg/l)
WER e (0.7977[ln(hardness)]-3.909) (CFc)

WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F

e = natural antilogarithm

ln = natural logarithm

CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic)

CFa = 1.136672-[(ln hardness)(0.041838)]

CFc = 1.101672-[(ln hardness)(0.041838)]

1.8
CaCO3 = 100

0.72
CaCO3 = 100

33
X WER

7.9
X WER

5

Carbon tetrachloride (μg/l)
56235

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

4.0

50

Carbaryl (μg/l)
63252

2.1

2.1

1.6

Chlordane (μg/l)
[ 57749 12789036 ]

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

2.4

0.0043

0.09

0.0040

0.0031

0.0032

Chloride (μg/l)
16887006

Human health criterion to maintain acceptable taste and aesthetic quality and applies at the drinking water intake.

Chloride criteria do not apply in Class II transition zones (see subsection C of this section).

860,000

230,000

250,000

Chlorine, Total Residual (μg/l)
7782505

In DGIF DWR class i and ii trout waters (9VAC25-260-390 through 9VAC25-260-540) or waters with threatened or endangered species are subject to the halogen ban (9VAC25-260-110).

19

See 9VAC25-260-110

11

See 9VAC25-260-110

Chlorine Produced Oxidant (μg/l)
7782505

13

7.5

Chlorobenzene (μg/l)
108907

100

800

Chlorodibromomethane (μg/l)
124481

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

8.0

210

Chloroform (μg/l)
67663

60

2,000

2-Chloronaphthalene (μg/l)
91587

800

1,000

2-Chlorophenol (μg/l)
95578

30

800

Chlorpyrifos (μg/l)
2921882

0.083

0.041

0.011

0.0056

Chromium III (μg/l)5
16065831

Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate CaCO3 mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400.

Freshwater acute criterion μg/l

WER [e{0.8190[ln(hardness)]+3.7256}] (CFa)

Freshwater chronic criterion μg/l
WER [e{0.8190[ln(hardness)]+0.6848}] (CFc)

WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140.F

e = natural antilogarithm

ln = natural logarithm

CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic)

CFa= 0.316

CFc=0.860

570
(CaCO3 = 100)

74
(CaCO3 = 100)

100

(total Cr)

Chromium VI (μg/l)5
18540299

16

11

1,100

50

Chrysene (μg/l)
218019

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

1.2

1.3

Copper (μg/l)5
7440508

[ Freshwater criteria for copper shall be calculated using the EPA 2007 Biotic Ligand Model (see 9VAC25- 260-140 G) where the board has determined that a sufficient dataset of input parameters is available. Where the board has determined that a sufficient dataset is not available, freshwater criteria shall be calculated using the hardness-based equations in this table cell. ] Freshwater values [ derived using these equations ] are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate CaCO3 mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400.

Freshwater acute criterion (μg/l)

WER [e {0.9422[ln(hardness)]-1.700}] (CFa)

Freshwater chronic criterion (μg/l)
WER [e {0.8545[ln(hardness)]-1.702}] (CFc)

WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F.

e = natural antilogarithm

ln = natural logarithm

CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic)

CFa = 0.960

CFc = 0.960

[ Alternate copper criteria in freshwater: the freshwater criteria for copper can also be calculated using the EPA 2007 Biotic Ligand Model (See 9VAC25-260-140 G). ]

Acute saltwater criterion is a 24-hour average not to be exceeded more than once every three years on the average.

13
CaCO 3 = 100

9.0
CaCO3 = 100

9.3
X WER

6.0
X WER

1,300

Cyanide, Free (μg/l)
57125

22

5.2

1.0

1.0

4

400

DDD (μg/l)
72548

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.0012

0.0012

DDE (μg/l)
72559

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.00018

0.00018

DDT (μg/l)
50293

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

Total concentration of DDT and metabolites shall not exceed aquatic life criteria.

1.1

0.0010

0.13

0.0010

0.00030

0.00030

Demeton (μg/l)
8065483

0.1

0.1

Diazinon (μg/l)
333415

0.17

0.17

0.82

0.82

Dibenz (a, h) anthracene (μg/l)
53703

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.0012

0.0013

1,2-Dichlorobenzene (μg/l)

95501

1,000

3,000

1,3-Dichlorobenzene (μg/l)

541731

7

10

1,4 Dichlorobenzene (μg/l)
106467

300

900

3,3 Dichlorobenzidine (μg/l)
91941

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.49

1.5

Dichlorobromomethane (μg/l)
75274

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

9.5

270

1,2 Dichloroethane (μg/l)
107062

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

99

6,500

1,1 Dichloroethylene (μg/l)
75354

300

20,000

1,2-trans-dichloroethylene (μg/l)
156605

100

4,000

2,4 Dichlorophenol (μg/l)
120832

10

60

2,4 Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (Chlorophenoxy Herbicide) (2,4-D) (μg/l)
94757

1,300

12,000

1,2-Dichloropropane (μg/l)
78875

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

9.0

310

1,3-Dichloropropene (μg/l)
542756

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

2.7

120

Dieldrin (μg/l)
60571

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.24

0.056

0.71

0.0019

0.000012

0.000012

Diethyl Phthalate (μg/l)
84662

600

600

2,4 Dimethylphenol (μg/l)
105679

100

3,000

Dimethyl Phthalate (μg/l)
131113

2,000

2,000

Di-n-Butyl Phthalate (μg/l)
84742

20

30

2,4 Dinitrophenol (μg/l)
51285

10

300

Dinitrophenols (μg/l)
25550587

10

1,000

2-Methyl-4,6-Dinitrophenol (μg/l)
534521

2

30

2,4 Dinitrotoluene (μg/l)
121142

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.49

17

Dioxin 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (μg/l)
1746016

5.0 E-8 4.6 E-8

5.1 E-8 4.7 E-8

1,2-Diphenylhydrazine (μg/l)
122667

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.3

2.0

Dissolved Oxygen (μg/l)
(See 9VAC25-260-50)

Alpha-Endosulfan (μg/l)
959988

Total concentration alpha and beta-endosulfan shall not exceed aquatic life criteria.

0.22

0.056

0.034

0.0087

20

30

Beta-Endosulfan (μg/l)
33213659

Total concentration alpha and beta-endosulfan shall not exceed aquatic life criteria.

0.22

0.056

0.034

0.0087

20

40

Endosulfan Sulfate (μg/l)
1031078

20

40

Endrin (μg/l)
72208

0.086

0.036

0.037

0.0023

0.03

0.03

Endrin Aldehyde (μg/l)
7421934

1

1

Ethylbenzene (μg/l)
100414

68

130

Fecal Coliform
(see 9VAC25-260-160)

Fluoranthene (μg/l)
206440

20

20

Fluorene (μg/l)
86737

50

70

Foaming Agents (μg/l)

Criterion measured as methylene blue active substances. Criterion to maintain acceptable taste, odor, or aesthetic quality of drinking water and applies at the drinking water intake.

500

Guthion (μg/l)
86500

0.01

0.01

Heptachlor (μg/l)
76448

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.52

0.0038

0.053

0.0036

0.000059

0.000059

Heptachlor Epoxide (μg/l)
1024573

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.52

0.0038

0.053

0.0036

0.00032

0.00032

Hexachlorobenzene (μg/l)
118741

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.00079

0.00079

Hexachlorobutadiene (μg/l)
87683

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.1

0.1

Hexachlorocyclohexane Alpha-BHC (μg/l)
319846

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.0036

0.0039

Hexachlorocyclohexane Beta-BHC (μg/l)
319857

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.080

0.14

Hexachlorocyclohexane (μg/l) (Lindane)

Gamma-BHC
58899

0.95

0.16

4.2

4.4

Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH)-Technical (μg/l)

608731

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.066

0.1

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (μg/l)
77474

4

4

Hexachloroethane (μg/l)
67721

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

1

1

Hydrogen sulfide (μg/l)
7783064

2.0

2.0

Indeno (1,2,3,-cd) pyrene (μg/l)
193395

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.012

0.013

Iron (μg/l)
7439896

Criterion to maintain acceptable taste, odor, or aesthetic quality of drinking water and applies at the drinking water intake.

300

Isophorone (μg/l)
78591

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

340

18,000

Kepone (μg/l)
143500

zero

zero

Lead (μg/l)5
7439921

Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate CaCO3 mg/l and the water effect ratio. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400.

Freshwater acute criterion (μg/l)
WER [e {1.273[ln(hardness)]-1.084}](CFa)

Freshwater chronic criterion (μg/l)
WER [e {1.273[ln(hardness)]-3.259}] (CFc)

WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F

e = natural antilogarithm

ln = natural logarithm

CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic)

CFa = 1.46203-[(ln hardness)(0.145712)]

CFc = 1.46203-[(ln hardness)(0.145712)]

94
CaCO3 = 100

11
CaCO3 = 100

230 X WER

8.8 X WER

15

Malathion (μg/l)
121755

0.1

0.1

Mercury (μg/l) 5
7439976

1.4

0.77

1.8

0.94

Methyl Bromide (μg/l)
74839

100

10,000

3-Methyl-4-Chlorophenol
59507

500

2,000

Methyl Mercury (Fish Tissue Criterion mg/kg) 8
22967926

0.30

0.30

Methylene Chloride (μg/l)
75092

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5. Synonym = Dichloromethane

20

1,000

Methoxychlor (μg/l)
72435

0.03

0.03

0.02

0.02

Mirex (μg/l)
2385855

zero

zero

Nickel (μg/l)5
744002 7440020

Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate CaCO3 mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400.

Freshwater acute criterion (μg/l)
WER [e {0.8460[ln(hardness)] + 1.312}] (CFa)

Freshwater chronic criterion (μg/l)
WER [e {0.8460[ln(hardness)] - 0.8840}] (CFc)

WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F

e = natural antilogarithm

ln = natural logarithm

CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic)

CFa = 0.998

CFc = 0.997

180
CaCO3 = 100

20
CaCO3 = 100

74 X WER

8.2 X WER

610 470

4,600 1,500

Nitrate as N (μg/l)
14797558

10,000

Nitrobenzene (μg/l)
98953

10

600

N-Nitrosodimethylamine (μg/l)
62759

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.0069 0.0065

30 27

N-Nitrosodiphenylamine (μg/l)
86306

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

33 30

60 55

N-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine (μg/l)
621647

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.050 0.047

5.1 4.6

Nonylphenol (μg/l)
84852153

28

6.6

7.0

1.7

Parathion (μg/l)
56382

0.065

0.013

PCB Total (μg/l)
1336363

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.014

0.030

0.00064 0.00058

0.00064 0.00058

Pentachlorobenzene (μg/l)
608935

0.1

0.1

Pentachlorophenol (μg/l)
87865

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria risk level at 10-5.

Freshwater acute criterion (μg/l)
e (1.005(pH)-4.869)

Freshwater chronic criterion (μg/l)
e (1.005(pH)-5.134)

8.7
pH = 7.0

6.7
pH = 7.0

13

7.9

0.3

0.4

pH

See 9VAC25-260-50

Phenol (μg/l)
108952

4,000

300,000

Phosphorus Elemental (μg/l)
7723140

0.10

Pyrene (μg/l)
129000

20

30

Radionuclides

Gross Alpha Particle Activity (pCi/L)

15

Beta Particle & Photon Activity (mrem/yr) (formerly man-made radionuclides)

4

Combined Radium 226 and 228 (pCi/L)

5

Uranium (μg/L)

7440611

30

Selenium (μg/l)5
7782492

WER shall not be used for freshwater acute and chronic criteria. Freshwater criteria expressed as total recoverable.

20

5.0

290 X WER

71
X WER

170 160

4,200 3,800

Silver (μg/l)5
7440224

Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400.

Freshwater acute criterion (μg/l)
WER [e {1.72[ln(hardness)]-6.52}] (CFa)

WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F

e = natural antilogarithm

ln = natural logarithm

CF = conversion factor a

(acute) or c (chronic)

CFa = 0.85

3.4; CaCO3 = 100

1.9 X WER

Sulfate (μg/l)

Criterion to maintain acceptable taste, odor, or aesthetic quality of drinking water and applies at the drinking water intake.

250,000

Temperature

See 9VAC25-260-50

1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene

95943

0.03

0.03

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane (μg/l)
79345

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

2.0

30

Tetrachloroethylene (μg/l)
127184

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

100

290

Thallium (μg/l)
7440280

0.24 0.22

0.47 0.43

Toluene (μg/l)
108883

57

520

Total Dissolved Solids (μg/l)
Criterion to maintain acceptable taste, odor or aesthetic quality of drinking water and applies at the drinking water intake.

500,000

Toxaphene (μg/l)
8001352

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.73

0.0002

0.21

0.0002

0.0070

0.0071

Tributyltin (μg/l)
60105 E1790678

0.46

0.072

0.42

0.0074

1, 2, 4 Trichlorobenzene (μg/l)
120821

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.71

0.76

1,1,1-Trichloroethane
71556

10,000

200,000

1,1,2-Trichloroethane (μg/l)
79005

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

5.5

89

Trichloroethylene (μg/l)
79016

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

6.0

70

2, 4, 5 –Trichlorophenol
95954

300

600

2, 4, 6-Trichlorophenol (μg/l)
88062

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

15

28

2-(2, 4, 5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid (Silvex) (μg/l)
93721

100

400

Vinyl Chloride (μg/l)
75014

Known or suspected carcinogen; human health criteria at risk level 10-5.

0.22

16

Zinc (μg/l)5
7440666

Freshwater values are a function of total hardness as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) mg/l and the WER. The minimum hardness allowed for use in the equation below shall be 25 and the maximum, hardness shall be 400 even when the actual ambient hardness is less than 25 or greater than 400.

Freshwater acute criterion (μg/l)
WER [e {0.8473[ln(hardness)]+0.884}](CFa)

Freshwater chronic criterion (μg/l)
WER [e{0.8473[ln(hardness)]+0.884}] (CFc)

WER = Water Effect Ratio = 1 unless determined otherwise under 9VAC25-260-140 F

e = natural antilogarithm

ln = natural logarithm

CF = conversion factor a (acute) or c (chronic)

CFa = 0.978

CFc = 0.986

120 CaCO3 = 100

120 CaCO3 = 100

90
X WER

81
X WER

7,400 7,000

26,000 23,000

1One hour average concentration not to be exceeded more than once every 3 years on the average, unless otherwise noted.

2Four-day average concentration not to be exceeded more than once every 3 years on the average, unless otherwise noted.

3Criteria have been calculated to protect human health from toxic effects through drinking water and fish consumption, unless otherwise noted and apply in segments designated as PWS in 9VAC25-260-390 through 9VAC25-260-540. Human health criteria are based on the assumption of average amount of exposure on a long-term basis.

4Criteria have been calculated to protect human health from toxic effects through fish consumption, unless otherwise noted and apply in all other surface waters not designated as PWS in 9VAC25-260-390 through 9VAC25-260-540. Human health criteria are based on the assumption of average amount of exposure on a long-term basis.

5Acute and chronic saltwater and freshwater aquatic life criteria apply to the biologically available form of the metal and apply as a function of the pollutant's water effect ratio (WER) as defined in 9VAC25-260-140 F (WER X criterion). Metals measured as dissolved shall be considered to be biologically available, or, because local receiving water characteristics may otherwise affect the biological availability of the metal, the biologically available equivalent measurement of the metal can be further defined by determining a water effect ratio (WER) and multiplying the numerical value shown in 9VAC25-260-140 B by the WER. Refer to 9VAC25-260-140 F. Values displayed above in the table are examples and correspond to a WER of 1.0. Metals criteria have been adjusted to convert the total recoverable fraction to dissolved fraction using a conversion factor. Criteria that change with hardness have the conversion factor listed in the table above.

6The flows listed below are default design flows for calculating steady state wasteload allocations unless statistically valid methods are employed which demonstrate compliance with the duration and return frequency of the water quality criteria.

Aquatic Life:

Acute criteria

1Q10

Chronic criteria

7Q10

Chronic criteria (ammonia)

30Q10

Human Health:

Noncarcinogens

30Q5

Carcinogens

Harmonic mean

The following are defined for this section:

"1Q10" means the lowest flow averaged over a period of 1 day which on a statistical basis can be expected to occur once every 10 climatic years.

"7Q10" means the lowest flow averaged over a period of 7 consecutive days that can be statistically expected to occur once every 10 climatic years.

"30Q5" means the lowest flow averaged over a period of 30 consecutive days that can be statistically expected to occur once every 5 climatic years.

"30Q10" means the lowest flow averaged over a period of 30 consecutive days that can be statistically expected to occur once every 10 climatic years.

"Averaged" means an arithmetic mean.

"Climatic year" means a year beginning on April 1 and ending on March 31.

7The criteria listed in this table are two significant digits. For other criteria that are referenced to other sections of this regulation in this table, all numbers listed as criteria values are significant.

8The fish tissue criterion for methylmercury applies to a concentration of 0.30 mg/kg as wet weight in edible tissue for species of fish and shellfish resident in a waterbody that are commonly eaten in the area and have commercial, recreational, or subsistence value.

G. Biotic Ligand Model for copper. [ On a case-by-case basis, Where the board determines that a sufficient dataset of input parameters is available ] EPA's 2007 copper criteria (EPA-822-F-07-001) biotic ligand model (BLM) for copper [ may shall ] be used to determine [ alternate the applicable ] copper criteria for freshwater sites. The BLM is a bioavailability model that uses receiving water characteristics to develop site-specific criteria. Site-specific data for 10 parameters are needed to use the BLM. These parameters are temperature, pH, dissolved organic carbon, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfate, chloride, and alkalinity. [ If sufficient data for these parameters are available, the BLM can be used to calculate alternate criteria values for the copper criteria. The Where the board determines that a sufficient dataset of input parameters is available, the ] BLM [ would shall ] be used instead of the hardness-based criteria and takes the place of the hardness adjustment and the WER. A WER will not be applicable with the BLM.

9VAC25-260-185. Criteria to protect designated uses from the impacts of nutrients and suspended sediment in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Subsections A, C, and D of 9VAC25-260-185 are not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

B. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and water clarity. Attainment of the shallow-water submerged aquatic vegetation designated use shall be determined using any one of the following criteria:

Designated Use

Chesapeake Bay Program Segment

SAV Acres1

Percent Light-Through-Water2

Water Clarity Acres1

Temporal Application

Shallow water submerged aquatic vegetation use

CB5MH

7,633

22%

14,514

April 1 - October 31

CB6PH

1,267

22%

3,168

March 1 - November 30

CB7PH

15,107

22%

34,085

March 1 - November 30

CB8PH

11

22%

28

March 1 - November 30

POTTF

2,093

13%

5,233

April 1 - October 31

POTOH

1,503

13%

3,758

April 1 - October 31

POTMH

4,250

22%

10,625

April 1 - October 31

RPPTF

66

13%

165

April 1 - October 31

RPPOH

4

13%

10

April 1 - October 31

RPPMH

1700 5,380

22%

5000 13,450

April 1 - October 31

CRRMH

768

22%

1,920

April 1 - October 31

PIAMH

3,479

22%

8,014

April 1 - October 31

MPNTF

85

13%

213

April 1 - October 31

MPNOH

-

-

-

-

PMKTF

187

13%

468

April 1 - October 31

PMKOH

-

-

-

-

YRKMH

239

22%

598

April 1 - October 31

YRKPH

2,793

22%

6,982

March 1 - November 30

MOBPH

15,901

22%

33,990

March 1 - November 30

JMSTF2

200 266

13%

500 665

April 1 - October 31

JMSTF1

1000 1,333

13%

2500 3,332

April 1 - October 31

APPTF

379

13%

948

April 1 - October 31

JMSOH

15

13%

38

April 1 - October 31

CHKOH

535

13%

1,338

April 1 - October 31

JMSMH

200 531

22%

500 1,328

April 1 - October 31

JMSPH

300 604

22%

750 1,510

March 1 - November 30

WBEMH

-

-

-

-

SBEMH

-

-

-

-

EBEMH

-

-

-

-

ELIPH

-

-

-

-

LYNPH

107

22%

268

March 1 - November 30

POCOH

-

-

-

-

POCMH

4,066

22%

9,368

April 1 - October 31

TANMH

13,579

22%

22,064

April 1 - October 31

1The assessment period for SAV and water clarity acres shall be the single best year in the most recent three consecutive years. When three consecutive years of data are not available, a minimum of three years within the data assessment window shall be used.

2Percent light-through-water = 100e(-KdZ) where Kd is water column light attenuation coefficient and can be measured directly or converted from a measured secchi depth where Kd = 1.45/secchi depth. Z = depth at location of measurement of Kd.

9VAC25-260-187. Criteria for man-made lakes and reservoirs to protect aquatic life and recreational designated uses from the impacts of nutrients.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Subsections A, C, and D of 9VAC25-260-187 are not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

B. Whether or not algicide treatments are used, the chlorophyll a criteria apply to all waters on the list. The total phosphorus criteria apply only if a specific man-made lake or reservoir received algicide treatment during the monitoring and assessment period of April 1 through October 31.

The 90th percentile of the chlorophyll a data collected at one meter or less within the lacustrine portion of the man-made lake or reservoir between April 1 and October 31 shall not exceed the chlorophyll a criterion for that waterbody in each of the two most recent monitoring years that chlorophyll a data are available. For a waterbody that received algicide treatment, the median of the total phosphorus data collected at one meter or less within the lacustrine portion of the man-made lake or reservoir between April 1 and October 31 shall not exceed the total phosphorus criterion in each of the two most recent monitoring years that total phosphorus data are available.

Monitoring data used for assessment shall be from sampling location(s) locations within the lacustrine portion where observations are evenly distributed over the seven months from April 1 through October 31 and are in locations that are representative, either individually or collectively, of the condition of the man-made lake or reservoir.

Man-made Lake or Reservoir Name

Location

Chlorophyll a (μg/L)

Total Phosphorus (μg/L)

Abel Lake

Stafford County

35

40

Airfield Pond

Sussex County

35

40

Amelia Lake

Amelia County

35

40

Aquia Reservoir (Smith Lake)

Stafford County

35

40

Bark Camp Lake (Corder Bottom Lake, Lee/Scott/Wise Lake)

Scott County

35

40

Beaver Creek Reservoir

Albemarle County

35

40

Beaverdam Creek Reservoir (Beaverdam Reservoir)

Bedford County

35

40

Beaverdam Reservoir

Loudoun County

35

40

Bedford Reservoir (Stony Creek Reservoir)

Bedford County

35

40

Big Cherry Lake

Wise County

35

40

Breckenridge Reservoir

Prince William County

35

40

Briery Creek Lake

Prince Edward County

35

40

Brunswick Lake (County Pond)

Brunswick County

35

40

Burke Lake

Fairfax County

60

40

Carvin Cove Reservoir

Botetourt County

35

40

Cherrystone Reservoir

Pittsylvania County

35

40

Chickahominy Lake

Charles City County

35

40

Chris Green Lake

Albemarle County

35

40

Claytor Lake

Pulaski County

25

20

Clifton Forge Reservoir (Smith Creek Reservoir)

Alleghany County

35

20

Coles Run Reservoir

Augusta County

10

10

Curtis Lake

Stafford County

60

40

Diascund Creek Reservoir

New Kent County

35

40

Douthat Lake

Bath County

25

20

Elkhorn Lake

Augusta County

10

10

Emporia Lake (Meherrin Reservoir)

Greensville County

35

40

Fairystone Lake

Henry County

35

40

Falling Creek Reservoir

Chesterfield County

35

40

Fluvanna Ruritan Lake

Fluvanna County

60

40

Fort Pickett Reservoir

Nottoway/Brunswick County

35

40

Gatewood Reservoir

Pulaski County

35

40

Georges Creek Reservoir

Pittsylvania County

35

40

Goose Creek Reservoir

Loudoun County

35

40

Graham Creek Reservoir

Amherst County

35

40

Great Creek Reservoir

Lawrenceville

35

40

Harrison Lake

Charles City County

35

40

Harwood Mills Reservoir

York County

60

40

Hidden Valley Lake

Washington County

35

40

Hogan Lake

Pulaski County

35

40

Holiday Lake

Appomattox County

35

40

Hungry Mother Lake

Smyth County

35

40

Hunting Run Reservoir

Spotsylvania County

35

40

J. W. Flannagan Reservoir

Dickenson County

25

20

Kerr Reservoir, Virginia portion (Buggs Island Lake)

Halifax County

25

30

Keysville Reservoir

Charlotte County

35

40

Lake Albemarle

Albemarle County

35

40

Lake Anna

Louisa County, Spotsylvania, Orange Counties

25

30

Lake Arrowhead

Page County

35

40

Lake Burnt Mills

Isle of Wight County

60

40

Lake Chesdin

Chesterfield County

35

40

Lake Cohoon

Suffolk City

60

40

Lake Conner

Halifax County

35

40

Lake Frederick

Frederick County

35

40

Lake Gaston, (Virginia portion)

Brunswick County

25

30

Lake Gordon

Mecklenburg County

35

40

Lake Keokee

Lee County

35

40

Lake Kilby

Suffolk City

60

40

Lake Lawson

Virginia Beach City

60

40

Lake Manassas

Prince William County

35

40

Lake Meade

Suffolk City

60

40

Lake Moomaw

Bath County

10

10

Lake Mooney

Stafford County

25

40

Lake Nelson

Nelson County

60

40

Lake Nottoway (Lee Lake, Nottoway Lake)

Nottoway County

35

40

Lake Orange

Orange County

60

40

Lake Pelham

Culpeper County

35

40

Lake Prince

Suffolk City

60

40

Lake Robertson

Rockbridge County

35

40

Lake Smith

Virginia Beach City

60

40

Lake Whitehurst

Norfolk City

60

40

Lake Wright

Norfolk City

60

40

Lakeview Reservoir

Chesterfield County

35

40

Laurel Bed Lake

Russell County

35

40

Lee Hall Reservoir (Newport News Reservoir)

Newport News City

60

40

Leesville Reservoir

Bedford County

25

30

Little Creek Reservoir

Virginia Beach City

60

40

Little Creek Reservoir

James City County

25

30

Little River Reservoir

Montgomery County

35

40

Lone Star Lake F (Crystal Lake)

Suffolk City

60

40

Lone Star Lake G (Crane Lake)

Suffolk City

60

40

Lone Star Lake I (Butler Lake)

Suffolk City

60

40

Lunga Reservoir

Prince William County

35

40

Lunenburg Beach Lake (Victoria Lake)

Town of Victoria

35

40

Martinsville Reservoir (Beaver Creek Reservoir)

Henry County

35

40

Mill Creek Reservoir

Amherst County

35

40

Modest Creek Reservoir

Town of Victoria

35

40

Motts Run Reservoir

Spotsylvania County

25

30

Mount Jackson Reservoir

Shenandoah County

35

40

Mountain Run Lake

Culpeper County

35

40

Ni Reservoir

Spotsylvania County

35

40

North Fork Pound Reservoir

Wise County

35

40

Northeast Creek Reservoir

Louisa County

35

40

Occoquan Reservoir

Fairfax County

35

40

Pedlar Lake

Amherst County

25

20

Philpott Reservoir

Henry County

25

30

Phelps Creek Reservoir (Brookneal Reservoir)

Campbell County

35

40

Powhatan Lakes (Upper and Lower)

Powhatan County

35

40

Ragged Mountain Reservoir

Albemarle County

35

40

Rivanna Reservoir (South Fork Rivanna Reservoir)

Albemarle County

35

40

Roaring Fork

Pittsylvania County

35

40

Rural Retreat Lake

Wythe County

35

40

Sandy River Reservoir

Prince Edward County

35

40

Shenandoah Lake

Rockingham County

35

40

Silver Lake

Rockingham County

35

40

Smith Mountain Lake

Bedford County

25

30

South Holston Reservoir

Washington County

25

20

Speights Run Lake

Suffolk City

60

40

Spring Hollow Reservoir

Roanoke County

25

20

Staunton Dam Lake

Augusta County

35

40

Stonehouse Creek Reservoir

Amherst County

60

40

Strasburg Reservoir

Shenandoah County

35

40

Stumpy Lake

Virginia Beach

60

40

Sugar Hollow Reservoir

Albemarle County

25

20

Swift Creek Lake

Chesterfield County

35

40

Swift Creek Reservoir

Chesterfield County

35

40

Switzer Lake

Rockingham County

10

10

Talbott Reservoir

Patrick County

35

40

Thrashers Creek Reservoir

Amherst County

35

40

Totier Creek Reservoir

Albemarle County

35

40

Townes Reservoir

Patrick County

25

20

Troublesome Creek Reservoir

Buckingham County

35

40

Waller Mill Reservoir

York County

25

30

Western Branch Reservoir

Suffolk City

25

20

Wise Reservoir

Wise County

25

20

9VAC25-260-310. Special standards and requirements.

The special standards are shown in small letters to correspond to lettering in the basin tables. The special standards are as follows:

EDITOR'S NOTE: Subdivisions a through x of 9VAC25-260-310 are not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

y. Tidal freshwater Potomac River and tidal tributaries that enter the tidal freshwater Potomac River from Cockpit Point (below Occoquan Bay) to the fall line at Chain Bridge. During November 1 through February 14 of each year the 30-day average concentration of total ammonia nitrogen (in mg N/L) shall not exceed, more than once every three years on the average, the following chronic ammonia criterion:

(

0.0577

+

2.487

)

x 1.45(100.028(25-MAX))

1 + 107.688-pH

1 + 10pH-7.688

MAX = temperature in °C or 7, whichever is greater.

The default design flow for calculating steady state wasteload allocations for this chronic ammonia criterion is the 30Q10, unless statistically valid methods are employed which demonstrate compliance with the duration and return frequency of this water quality criterion. Canceled.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Subdivisions z through hh of 9VAC25-260-310 are not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

ii. In the wadeable portions of the mainstem sections of the Shenandoah River, North Fork Shenandoah River, and South Fork Shenandoah River listed in the table in this subdivision, a determination of persistent nuisance filamentous algae impeding the recreation use should be made when exceedances of [ either of ] the specified benthic chlorophyll-a concentration thresholds occur in more than one recreation season (May 1 to October 31) in three years. "Wadeable" constitutes a stream that can be crossed and sampled safely during a given sampling event occurring within the recreation season.

Segment

Two-Month Median (mg/m2)

Seasonal Median (mg/m2)

Shenandoah River from its confluence of the North Fork and South Fork Shenandoah Rivers downstream to the Virginia-West Virginia state line

150

100

North Fork Shenandoah River from its confluence with Fort Run downstream to its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River

150

100

South Fork Shenandoah River from its confluence with the North and South Rivers downstream to its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River

150

100

9VAC25-260-390. Potomac River Basin (Potomac River Subbasin).

Potomac River Subbasin

SEC.

CLASS

SP. STDS.

SECTION DESCRIPTION

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sections 1 through 5 and 7 through 12 of 9VAC25-260-390 are not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

6

II

b, y

Tidal portions of tributaries to the Potomac River from Shipping Point to Chain Bridge.

9VAC25-260-400. Potomac River Basin (Shenandoah River Subbasin).

Shenandoah River Subbasin

SEC.

CLASS

SP. STDS.

SECTION DESCRIPTION

1

IV

pH-6.5-9.5, ii

Shenandoah River and its tributaries in Clarke County, Virginia, from the Virginia-West Virginia state line to Lockes Landing, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

1a

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5, ii

Shenandoah River and its tributaries from river mile 24.66 (latitude 39°16'19"; longitude 77°54'33") approximately 0.7 mile downstream of the confluence of the Shenandoah River and Dog Run to 5 miles above Berryville's raw water intake, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 1a

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Chapel Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with the Shenandoah River 5.7 miles upstream.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Spout Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with the Shenandoah River (in the vicinity of the Ebenezer Church at Route 604) to its headwaters.

1b

(Deleted)

1c

IV

pH-6.5-9.5, ii

Shenandoah River and its tributaries from a point 5 miles above Berryville's raw water intake to the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Shenandoah River.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 1c

iii

pH-6.5-9.5

Page Brook from its confluence with Spout Run, 1 mile upstream.

***

pH-6.5-9.5

Roseville Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with Spout Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

pH-6.5-9.5

Spout Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with the Shenandoah River (in the vicinity of Calmes Neck at Routes 651 and 621), 3.9 miles upstream.

***

pH-6.5-9.5

Westbrook Run (Clarke County) from its confluence with Spout Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

1d

(Note: Moved to Section 2b).

2

IV

ESW-12,14, 15, ii

South Fork Shenandoah River from its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River, upstream to a point 5 miles above the Town of Shenandoah's raw water intake and its tributaries to their headwaters in this section, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 2

vii

pH-6.5-9.5

Bear Lithia Spring from its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 0.8 miles upstream.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Flint Run from its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 4 miles upstream.

***

pH-6.5-9.5

Gooney Run from the mouth to its confluence with Broad Run above Browntown (in the vicinity of Route 632).

***

pH-6.5-9.5, hh

Hawksbill Creek from Route 675 in Luray to 1 mile above Route 631.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 2

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Big Creek (Page County) from its confluence with the East Branch Naked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Big Ugly Run from its confluence with the South Branch Naked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Boone Run from 4.6 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River (in the vicinity of Route 637) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

pH-6.5-9.5

Browns Run from its confluence with Big Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Cub Run (Page County) from Pitt Spring Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

***

pH-6.5-9.5

Cub Run from its mouth to Pitt Spring Run.

i

pH-6.5-9.5

East Branch Naked Creek from its confluence with Naked Creek at Route 759 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Fultz Run from the Park boundary (river mile 1.8) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Gooney Run (Warren County) from 6.6 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 3.9 miles upstream.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Hawksbill Creek in the vicinity of Pine Grove at Route 624 (river mile 17.7) 1.5 miles upstream.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Jeremys Run from the Shenandoah National Park boundary upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Lands Run from its confluence with Gooney Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Little Creek (Page County) from its confluence with Big Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

pH-6.5-9.5

Little Hawksbill Creek from Route 626 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Morgan Run (Page County) from its confluence with Cub Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Overall Run from its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 4.8 miles upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Pass Run (Page County) from its confluence with Hawksbill Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Pitt Spring Run from its confluence with Cub Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Roaring Run from its confluence with Cub Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

South Branch Naked Creek from 1.7 miles above its confluence with Naked Creek (in the vicinity of Route 607) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

Stony Run (Page County) from 1.6 miles above its confluence with Naked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

West Branch Naked Creek from 2.1 miles above its confluence with Naked Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

2a

IV

PWS, pH-6.5-9.5

Happy Creek and Sloan Creek from Front Royal's raw water intake to its headwaters.

2b

IV

PWS, ii

The South Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from the Town of Front Royal's raw water intake (at the State Route 619 bridge at Front Royal) to points 5 miles upstream.

2c

(Deleted)

2d

(Deleted)

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 2d

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 2d

3

IV

pH-6.5-9.5, ESW-12,16, ii

South Fork Shenandoah River from 5 miles above the Town of Shenandoah's raw water intake to its confluence with the North and South Rivers and its tributaries to their headwaters in this section, and the South River and its tributaries from its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River to their headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 3

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Hawksbill Creek (Rockingham County) from 0.8 mile above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River 6.6 miles upstream.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Mills Creek (Augusta County) from 1.8 miles above its confluence with Back Creek 2 miles upstream.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

North Fork Back Creek (Augusta County) from its confluence with Back Creek 2.6 miles upstream, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 3

i

pH-6.5-9.5

Bearwallow Run from its confluence with Onemile Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Big Run (Rockingham County) from 3.3 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

pH-6.5-9.5

Cold Spring Branch (Augusta County) from Sengers Mountain Lake (Rhema Lake) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

Cool Springs Hollow (Augusta County) from Route 612 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Deep Run (Rockingham County) from 1.8 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

East Fork Back Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Back Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Gap Run from 1.7 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Inch Branch (Augusta County) from the dam upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Johns Run (Augusta County) from its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Jones Hollow (Augusta County) from 1.1 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Kennedy Creek from its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

Lee Run from 0.6 mile above its confluence with Elk Run 3.3 miles upstream.

iii

pH-6.5-9.5

Loves Run (Augusta County) from 2.7 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Lower Lewis Run (Rockingham County) from 1.7 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Madison Run (Rockingham County) from 2.9 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Meadow Run (Augusta County) from its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

North Fork Back Creek (Augusta County) from river mile 2.6 (in the vicinity of its confluence with Williams Creek) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

pH-6.5-9.5

Onemile Run (Rockingham County) from 1.5 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Orebank Creek from its confluence with Back Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Paine Run (Augusta County) from 1.7 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Robinson Hollow (Augusta County) from the dam upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Rocky Mountain Run from its confluence with Big Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

Sawmill Run from 2.5 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

South Fork Back Creek from its confluence with Back Creek at Route 814 (river mile 2.1) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Stony Run (Augusta County) from 3.5 miles above its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

pH-6.5-9.5

Stony Run (Rockingham County) from 4.1 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Toms Branch (Augusta County) from 1.1 miles above its confluence with Back Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

pH-6.5-9.5

Twomile Run from 1.4 miles above its confluence with the South Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

Upper Lewis Run from 0.5 mile above its confluence with Lower Lewis Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

West Swift Run (Rockingham County) from the Route 33 crossing upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Whiteoak Run from its confluence with Madison Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

3a

IV

pH-6.5-9.5

South River from the former location of the dam above Waynesboro (all waters of the impoundment).

3b

IV

PWS

Coles Run and Mills Creek from South River Sanitary District's raw water intake to their headwaters.

VI

PWS

Natural Trout Waters in Section 3b

ii

Coles Run (Augusta County) from 3.9 miles above its confluence with the South River Sanitary District's raw water intake (Coles Run Dam) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Mills Creek (Augusta County) from the South River Sanitary District's raw water intake (river mile 3.8) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

3c

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

A tributary to Coles Run from Stuarts Draft raw water intake approximately 0.5 mile south of Stuarts Draft and just off Route 610, to its headwaters.

3d

IV

PWS

South Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from the City of Harrisonburg water supply intake near the confluence of Big Run to points 5 miles upstream.

4

IV

pH-6.5-9.5

Middle River and its tributaries from the confluence with the North River upstream to its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 4

v

pH-6.5-9.5

Barterbrook Branch from its confluence with Christians Creek 2.8 miles upstream.

***

pH-6.5-9.5

East Dry Branch from its confluence with the Buffalo Branch to its confluence with Mountain Run.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Folly Mills Creek from 2.4 miles above its confluence with Christians Creek (in the vicinity of Route 81) 4.5 miles upstream.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 4

iv

Buffalo Branch from Route 703 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Cabin Mill Run (Augusta County) from the Camp Shenandoah Boy Scout Lake upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

East Dry Branch (Augusta County) from the confluence of Mountain Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Jennings Branch (Augusta County) from the confluence of White Oak Draft upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

4a

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

Middle River and its tributaries from Staunton's raw water intake at Gardner Spring to points 5 miles upstream.

5

IV

pH-6.5-9.5

North River and its tributaries from its confluence with the South River upstream to its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5

v

pH-6.5-9.5

Beaver Creek (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Briery Branch to the spring at a point 2.75 miles upstream.

v

pH-6.5-9.5

Naked Creek (Augusta County) from 3.7 miles above its confluence with the North River at Route 696, 2 miles upstream.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 5

iv

Big Run (Augusta County) from 0.9 mile above its confluence with Little River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Black Run (Rockingham County) from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Briery Branch (Rockingham County) from river mile 6.9 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Gum Run from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Hone Quarry Run from its confluence with Briery Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Little River from its confluence with the North River at Route 718 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Maple Spring Run from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Mines Run from its confluence with Briery Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Rocky Run (which is tributary to Briery Branch in Rockingham County) from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Rocky Run (which is tributary to Dry River in Rockingham County) from its mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Union Springs Run from 3 miles above its confluence with Beaver Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Wolf Run (Augusta County) from its confluence with Briery Branch upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

5a

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

Silver Lake

5b

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

North River and its tributaries from Harrisonburg's raw water intake at Bridgewater to points 5 miles above Bridgewater's raw water intake to include Dry River and Muddy Creek.

V

PWS

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5b

v

pH-6.5-9.5

Mossy Creek from its confluence with the North River 7.1 miles upstream.

v

pH-6.5-9.5

Spring Creek (Rockingham County) from its confluence with the North River 2 miles upstream.

5c

IV

PWS

Dry River (Rockingham County) from Harrisonburg's raw water intake (approximately 11.7 miles above its confluence with the North River) to a point 5 miles upstream, including Skidmore Fork upstream to the headwaters of Switzer Lake, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

PWS

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5c

viii

Raccoon Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Dry River to its headwaters.

VI

PWS

Natural Trout Waters in Section 5c

iv

Dry River (Rockingham County) from Harrisonburg's raw water intake (approximately 11.7 miles above its confluence with the North River) to a point 5 miles upstream.

iv

Dry Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Hopkins Hollow from its confluence with Peach Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Kephart Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

5d

VI

Dry River and its tributaries from 5 miles above Harrisonburg's raw water intake to its headwaters.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5d.

viii

Switzer Lake from its dam upstream to the impoundment headwaters.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 5d

iv

Dry River (Rockingham County) from 5 miles above Harrisonburg's raw water intake upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Laurel Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Little Laurel Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Low Place Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Miller Spring Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Sand Run from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Skidmore Fork from its confluence with Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries. This does not include Switzer Lake, which is Class V Stockable Trout Waters.

5e

VI

PWS

North River and its tributaries from Staunton Dam to their headwaters unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 5e

iii

ee

Elkhorn Lake from the dam upstream to the impoundment headwaters.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 5e

iv

North River from the headwaters of Elkhorn Dam Lake upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

6

IV

pH-6.5-9.5, ii

North Fork Shenandoah River from its confluence with the Shenandoah River to its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Bear Run from its confluence with Foltz Creek to its headwaters.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Bull Run (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Foltz Creek to its headwaters.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Falls Run from its confluence with Stony Creek to its headwaters.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Foltz Creek from its confluence with Stony Creek to its headwaters.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Little Passage Creek from its confluence with Passage Creek to the Strasburg Reservoir Dam.

***

pH-6.5-9.5, hh

Mill Creek from Mount Jackson to Route 720 - 3.5 miles.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Mountain Run from its mouth at Passage Creek to its headwaters.

***

pH-6.5-9.5

Passage Creek from the U.S. Forest Service line (in the vicinity of Blue Hole and Buzzard Rock) 4 miles upstream.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Passage Creek from 29.6 miles above its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River to its headwaters.

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Peters Mill Run from the mouth to its headwaters.

***

pH-6.5-9.5

Shoemaker River from 612 at Hebron Church to its junction with Route 817 at its confluence with Slate Lick Branch.

v

pH-6.5-9.5

Stony Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River to Route 682.

***

pH-6.5-9.5

Stony Creek from Route 682 above Edinburg upstream to Basye.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 6

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Anderson Run (Shenandoah County) from 1.1 miles above its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Beech Lick Run from its confluence with the German River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Bible Run from its confluence with Little Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Camp Rader Run from its confluence with the German River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Carr Run from its confluence with Little Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Clay Lick Hollow from its confluence with Carr Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Gate Run from its confluence with Little Dry River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

German River (Rockingham County) from its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River at Route 820 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Laurel Run (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Little Stony Creek from its confluence with Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Marshall Run (Rockingham County) from 1.2 miles above its confluence with the North Fork Shenandoah River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

pH-6.5-9.5

Mine Run (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Passage Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Poplar Run (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Little Stony Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

Rattlesnake Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Spruce Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Root Run from its confluence with Marshall Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Seventy Buck Lick Run from its confluence with Carr Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Sirks Run (Spring Run) from 1.3 miles above its confluence with Crab Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

Spruce Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with Capon Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

Sumac Run from its confluence with the German River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

6a

IV V

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

Little Passage Creek from the Strasburg Reservoir Dam upstream to its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

PWS

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6a

vi

pH-6.5-9.5

Little Passage Creek from the Strasburg Reservoir Dam upstream to its headwaters.

6b

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

North Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from the Winchester raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream (to include Cedar Creek and its tributaries to their headwaters).

V

PWS

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6b

***

pH-6.5-9.5

Cedar Creek (Shenandoah County) from Route 55 (river mile 23.56) to the U.S. Forest Service Boundary (river mile 32.0) - approximately 7 miles.

v

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

Meadow Brook (Frederick County) from its confluence with Cedar Creek 5 miles upstream.

VI

PWS

Natural Trout Waters in Section 6b

iii

pH-6.5-9.5

Cedar Creek (Shenandoah County) from the U.S. Forest Service boundary (river mile 32.0) near Route 600 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

pH-6.5-9.5

Duck Run from its confluence with Cedar Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

Paddy Run (Frederick County) from the mouth upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

***

Paddy Run (Frederick County) from its mouth (0.0) to river mile 1.8.

vi**

Paddy Run (Frederick County) from river mile 1.8 to river mile 8.1-6.3 miles.

iii

pH-6.5-9.5

Sulphur Springs Gap (Shenandoah County) from its confluence with Cedar Creek 1.9 miles upstream.

6c

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

North Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from Strasburg's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream.

6d

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

North Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from Woodstock's raw water intake (approximately 0.25 mile upstream of State Route 609 bridge near Woodstock) to points 5 miles upstream.

6e

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

Smith Creek and its tributaries from New Market's raw water intake to their headwaters.

Natural Trout Waters in Section 6e

iv

pH-6.5-9.5

Mountain Run (Fridley Branch, Rockingham County) from Route 722 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

6f

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

North Fork Shenandoah River and its tributaries from the Food Processors Water Coop, Inc. dam at Timberville and the Town of Broadway's intakes on Linville Creek and the North Fork Shenandoah to points 5 miles upstream.

6g

IV

Shoemaker River and its tributaries from Slate Lick Run, and including Slate Lick Run, to its headwaters.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 6g

***

Slate Lick Run from its confluence with the Shoemaker River upstream to the 1500 foot elevation.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 6g

iv

Long Run (Rockingham County) from its confluence with the Shoemaker River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Slate Lick Run from the 1500 foot elevation upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

6h

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

Unnamed tributary of North Fork Shenandoah River (on the western slope of Short Mountain opposite Mt. Jackson) from the Town of Mt. Jackson's (inactive mid-1992) raw water intake (north and east dams) to its headwaters.

6i

IV

PWS pH-6.5-9.5

Little Sulfur Creek, Dan's Hollow and Horns Gully (tributaries of the North Fork Shenandoah River on the western slope of Short Mountain opposite Mt. Jackson) which served as a water supply for the Town of Edinburg until March 31, 1992, from the Edinburg intakes upstream to their headwaters.

9VAC25-260-410. James River Basin (Lower).

SEC.

CLASS

SP. STDS.

SECTION DESCRIPTION

1

II

a,z, bb, ESW-11

James River and its tidal tributaries from Old Point Comfort - Fort Wool to the end of tidal waters (fall line, Mayo's Bridge, 14th Street, Richmond), except prohibited or spoil areas, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

1a

III

Free flowing or nontidal portions of streams in Section 1, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

VII

Swamp waters in Section 1a

Gunns Run and its tributaries from the head of tide at river mile 2.64 to its headwaters.

1b

II

a,z

Eastern and Western Branches of the Elizabeth River and tidal portions of their tributaries from their confluence with the Elizabeth River to the end of tidal waters.

1c

III

Free flowing portions of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River and its tributaries. Includes Salem Canal up to its intersection with Timberlake Road at N36°48'35.67"/W76°08'31.70".

1d

II

a,z

Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River from its confluence with the Elizabeth River to the lock at Great Bridge.

1e

III

Free flowing portions of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River and of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River from their confluence with the Elizabeth River to the lock at Great Bridge.

1f

II

a

Nansemond River and its tributaries from its confluence with the James River to Suffolk (dam at Lake Meade), unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

1g

III

Shingle Creek from its confluence with the Nansemond River to its headwaters in the Dismal Swamp. (Deleted)

VII

Swamp waters in Section 1g 1f

Shingle Creek and its tributaries from the head of tide (approximately 500 feet downstream of Route 13/337) to their headwaters.

1h

III

PWS

Lake Prince, Lake Burnt Mills and Western Branch impoundments for Norfolk raw water supply and Lake Kilby - Cahoon Pond, Lake Meade and Lake Speight impoundments for Portsmouth raw water supply and including all tributaries to these impoundments.

VII

Swamp waters in Section 1h

Eley Swamp and its tributaries from Route 736 upstream to their headwaters.

1i

III

Free flowing portions of the Pagan River and its free flowing tributaries.

1j

(Deleted)

1k

III

PWS

Skiffes Creek Reservoir (Newport News water impoundment).

1l

III

PWS

The Lone Star lakes and impoundments in the City of Suffolk, Chuckatuck Creek watershed which serve as a water source for the City of Suffolk.

1m

III

PWS

The Lee Hall Reservoir system, near Skiffes Creek and the Warwick River, in the City of Newport News.

1n

III

PWS

Chuckatuck Creek and its tributaries from Suffolk's raw water intake (at Godwin's Millpond) to a point 5 miles upstream.

1o

II

PWS, bb

James River from City Point (Hopewell) to a point 5 miles upstream.

1p

III

PWS

Free flowing tributaries to section 1o.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sections 2, 3, and 4 of 9VAC25-260-410 are not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

9VAC25-260-420. James River Basin (Middle).

SEC.

CLASS

SP. STDS.

SECTION DESCRIPTION

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sections 6 through 10 of 9VAC25-260-420 are not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

11

III

ESW-7, 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27

James River and its tributaries from, but not including, the Rockfish River to Balcony Falls, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 11

vi

Dancing Creek from the junction of Routes 610 and 641 to its headwaters.

vi

North Fork Buffalo River from its confluence with the Buffalo River 1.8 miles upstream.

vi

Pedlar River from the confluence of Enchanted Creek to Lynchburg's raw water intake.

vi

Terrapin Creek from its confluence with Otter Creek to its headwaters.

***

Tye River from Tyro upstream to its confluence with the South and North Fork Tye Rivers.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 11

ii

Big Branch from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Bluff Creek from its confluence with Enchanted Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Browns Creek from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Campbell Creek (Nelson County) from its confluence with the Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Cove Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Buffalo River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Coxs Creek from its confluence with the Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Crabtree Creek (Nelson County) from its confluence with the South Fork Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Crawleys Creek from its confluence with the Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Cub Creek (Nelson County) from 1.4 miles above its confluence with the Tye River (in the vicinity of Route 699), upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Davis Mill Creek from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Durham Run from its confluence with the North Fork Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Elk Pond Branch from its confluence with the North Fork Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Enchanted Creek from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Georges Creek from its confluence with the Little Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Greasy Spring Branch from its confluence with the South Fork Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Harpers Creek from its confluence with the Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

King Creek from its confluence with the Little Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Lady Slipper Run from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Little Cove Creek from its confluence with the North Fork Buffalo River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Little Irish Creek from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Little Piney River from its confluence with the Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Louisa Spring Branch from its confluence with the North Fork Piney River 1.6 miles upstream.

ii

Maidenhead Branch from its confluence with the South Fork Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Meadow Creek (Nelson County) from its confluence with the South Fork Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Mill Creek (Nelson County) from its confluence with the North Fork Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Mill Creek (Nelson County) from its confluence with the South Fork Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Nicholson Run from its confluence with Lady Slipper Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

North Fork Buffalo River from 1.8 miles above its confluence with the Buffalo River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

North Fork Piney River from its confluence with the Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

North Fork Thrashers Creek from its confluence with Thrashers Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

North Fork Tye River from its confluence with the Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

(North Fork Tye River from its confluence with the Tye River 1.6 miles upstream.)

ii

(North Fork Tye River from 1.6 miles above its confluence with the Tye River 8.3 miles upstream.)

iii

Pedlar River from 5 miles above Lynchburg's raw water intake upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Piney River from river mile 13.3 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Pompey Creek from its confluence with the Little Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Reed Creek from the junction of Routes 764 and 638 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Rocky Branch from its confluence with the North Fork Buffalo River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Rocky Run (Nelson County) from 1.6 miles above its confluence with the Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Shoe Creek (Nelson County) from its confluence with Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Silver Creek from its confluence with the Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

South Fork Piney River from its confluence with the Piney River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

South Fork Tye River from its confluence with the Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Statons Creek from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Wheelers Run from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

White Rock Creek (Nelson County) from its confluence with the North Fork Tye River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Wiggins Branch from its confluence with Statons Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

11a

III

PWS

Unnamed tributary to Williams Creek from Sweet Briar College's (inactive) raw water intake to its headwaters.

11b

III

PWS

Buffalo River and its tributaries from Amherst's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream.

11c

III

PWS

Black Creek and its tributaries from the Nelson County Service Authority intake (approximately 1000 1,000 feet downstream of the Route 56 bridge) upstream to their headwaters (including the reservoir).

11d

III

James River and its tributaries from a point 0.25 mile above the confluence of the Tye River to Six Mile Bridge.

11e

III

James River and its tributaries, excluding Blackwater Creek, from Six Mile Bridge to the Business Route 29 bridge 5th Street Bridge in Lynchburg.

11f

(Deleted)

11g

III

PWS

James River and its tributaries from the Business Route 29 bridge in Lynchburg to Reusens Dam to include the City of Lynchburg's alternate raw water intake at the Route 29 bridge and the Amherst County Service Authority's intake on Harris and Graham Creeks.

11h

III

PWS

James River and its tributaries, excluding the Pedlar River, from Reusens Dam to Coleman Dam, including the Eagle Eyrie raw water intake on an unnamed tributary to Judith Creek 1.0 mile from the confluence with Judith Creek, to its headwaters, and also the City of Lynchburg's raw water intake on the James River at Abert.

11i

III

PWS,ESW-5, 8, 2, 23

Pedlar River and its tributaries from Lynchburg's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 11i

vi

Pedlar River from Lynchburg's raw water intake to a point 5 miles upstream.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 11i

ii

Brown Mountain Creek from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Roberts Creek from its confluence with the Pedlar River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

11j

III

James River and its tributaries from the Owens-Illinois raw water intake near Big Island to Balcony Falls.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 11j

vi

Battery Creek from its confluence with the James River to its headwaters.

vi

Cashaw Creek from its confluence with the James River to its headwaters.

vi

Otter Creek from its confluence with the James River to a point 4.9 miles upstream.

vi

Rocky Row Run from its confluence with the James River to its headwaters.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 11j

iii

Falling Rock Creek from its confluence with Peters Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Hunting Creek from a point 3.7 miles from its confluence with the James River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Otter Creek from 4.9 miles above its confluence with the James River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Peters Creek from a point 0.2 mile above its confluence with the James River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

11k

(Deleted)

9VAC25-260-440. Rappahannock River Basin.

SEC.

CLASS

SP. STDS.

SECTION DESCRIPTION

1

II

a

Rappahannock River and the tidal portions of its tributaries from Stingray and Windmill Points to Route 1 Alternate Bridge at Fredericksburg.

1a

II

Hoskins Creek from the confluence with the Rappahannock River to its tidal headwaters.

2

III

Free flowing tributaries of the Rappahannock from Stingray and Windmill Points upstream to Blandfield Point, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

VII

Swamp waters in Section 2

Cat Point Creek and its tributaries, from their headwaters to the head of tide at river mile 10.54.

Hoskins Creek and its nontidal tributaries from the head of tidal waters to their headwaters.

Mount Landing Creek and its tributaries from the end of tidal waters at river mile 4.4 to their headwaters.

Piscataway Creek and its tributaries from the confluence of Sturgeon Swamp to their headwaters.

3

III

The Rappahannock River from the Route 1 Alternate Bridge at Fredericksburg upstream to the low dam water intake at Waterloo (Fauquier County) its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

3a

III

PWS

The Rappahannock River and its tributaries from Spotsylvania County's raw water intake near Golin Run to points 5 miles upstream of the Rocky Pen Run Reservoir (Lake Mooney) pump and store intake (excluding Motts Run and tributaries, which is in Section 4c).

3b

III

PWS

The Rappahannock River and its tributaries from the low dam water intake at Waterloo (Fauquier County) to points 5 miles upstream.

4

III

ESW 17,18, 28

Free flowing tributaries of the Rappahannock from [ Blandfield Point the Route 1 Alternate Bridge at Fredericksburg ] to its headwaters, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

VII

Swamp waters in Section 4

Goldenvale Creek from the head of tidal waters near the confluence with the Rappahannock River to its headwaters.

Occupacia Creek and its tributaries from the end of tidal waters at river mile 8.89 on Occupacia Creek to their headwaters.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 4

***

Hughes River (Madison County) from Route 231 upstream to the upper crossing of Route 707 near the confluence of Rocky Run.

***

Robinson River from Route 231 to river mile 26.7.

***

Rose River from its confluence with the Robinson River 2.6 miles upstream.

***

South River from 5 miles above its confluence with the Rapidan River 3.9 miles upstream.

VI

Natural Trout Waters in Section 4

ii

Berry Hollow from its confluence with the Robinson River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Bolton Branch from 1.7 miles above its confluence with Hittles Mill Stream upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Broad Hollow Run from its confluence with Hazel River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Brokenback Run from its confluence with the Hughes River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Bush Mountain Stream from its confluence with the Conway River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Cedar Run (Madison County) from 0.8 mile above its confluence with the Robinson River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Conway River (Greene County) from the Town of Fletcher upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Dark Hollow from its confluence with the Rose River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Devils Ditch from its confluence with the Conway River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Entry Run from its confluence with the South River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Garth Run from 1.9 miles above its confluence with the Rapidan River at the Route 665 crossing upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Hannah Run from its confluence with the Hughes River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Hazel River (Rappahannock County) from the Route 707 bridge upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Hogcamp Branch from its confluence with the Rose River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Hughes River (Madison County) from the upper crossing of Route 707 near the confluence of Rocky Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Indian Run (Rappahannock County) from 3.4 miles above its confluence with the Hittles Mill Stream upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Jordan River (Rappahannock County) from 10.9 miles above its confluence with the Rappahannock River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Kinsey Run from its confluence with the Rapidan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Laurel Prong from its confluence with the Rapidan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Mill Prong from its confluence with the Rapidan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Negro Run (Madison County) from its confluence with the Robinson River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

North Fork Thornton River from 3.2 miles above its confluence with the Thornton River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Piney River (Rappahannock County) from 0.8 mile above its confluence with the North Fork Thornton River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Pocosin Hollow from its confluence with the Conway River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Ragged Run from 0.6 mile above its confluence with Popham Run upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Rapidan River from Graves Mill (Route 615) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Robinson River (Madison County) from river mile 26.7 to river mile 29.7.

i

Robinson River (Madison County) from river mile 29.7 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Rose River from river mile 2.6 upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iv

Rush River (Rappahannock County) from the confluence of Big Devil Stairs (approximate river mile 10.2) upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Sams Run from its confluence with the Hazel River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

South River from 8.9 miles above its confluence with the Rapidan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Sprucepine Branch from its confluence with Bearwallow Creek upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

i

Staunton River (Madison County) from its confluence with the Rapidan River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Strother Run from its confluence with the Rose River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

iii

Thornton River (Rappahannock County) from 25.7 miles above its confluence with the Hazel River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

ii

Wilson Run from its confluence with the Staunton River upstream including all named and unnamed tributaries.

4a

(Deleted)

4b

III

PWS

The Rappahannock River and its tributaries, to include the VEPCO Canal, from Fredericksburg's (inactive May 2000) raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream.

4c

III

PWS

Motts Run and its tributaries.

4d

III

Horsepen Run and its tributaries.

4e

III

PWS

Hunting Run and its tributaries.

4f

III

Wilderness Run and its tributaries.

4g

III

Deep Run and its tributaries (Stafford and Fauquier Counties).

4h

(Deleted)

4i

III

PWS

Mountain Run and its tributaries from Culpeper's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream.

4j

III

PWS

White Oak Run and its tributaries from the Town of Madison's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream.

4k

III

PWS

Rapidan River and its tributaries from Orange's raw water intake near Poplar Run to points 5 miles upstream.

4l

III

PWS

Rapidan River and its tributaries from the Rapidan Service Authority's raw water intake (just upstream of the Route 29 bridge) upstream to points 5 miles above the intake.

4m

III

PWS

Rapidan River and its tributaries from the Wilderness Shores raw water intake (Orange County - Rapidan Service Authority) to points 5 miles upstream.

4n

III

PWS

From the dam of the White Run pumped storage reservoir on an unnamed tributary to White Run upstream to its headwaters.

9VAC25-260-470. Chowan and Dismal Swamp (Chowan River Subbasin).

SEC.

CLASS

SP. STDS.

SECTION DESCRIPTION

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sections 1, 3 and 4 of 9VAC25-260-470 are not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

2

VII

NEW-21

Blackwater River from the end of tidal waters to its headwaters and its free flowing tributaries in Virginia, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

2a

VII

PWS

Blackwater River and its tributaries from Norfolk's auxiliary raw water intake near Burdette, Virginia, to points 5 miles above the raw water intake, to include Corrowaugh Swamp to a point 5 miles above the raw water intake.

2b

III

Nottoway River from the end of tidal waters to its headwaters and its free flowing tributaries in Virginia, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

VII

Swamp waters in Section 2b

Assamoosick Swamp and its tributaries from river mile 2.50 to its headwaters.

Black Branch Swamp from its confluence with the Nottoway River to its headwaters.

Butterwood Creek from river mile 4.65 (near Route 622) upstream to river mile 14.59 (near Route 643).

Cabin Point Swamp and its tributaries from its confluence with the Nottoway River to its headwaters.

Cooks Branch from its confluence with Butterwood Creek to river mile 1.08

Gosee Swamp and its tributaries from its confluence with the Nottoway River to river mile 6.88.

Gravelly Run and its tributaries from its confluence with Rowanty Creek to river mile 8.56.

Harris Swamp and its tributaries from its confluence with the Nottoway River to river mile 8.72.

Hatcher Run and its tributaries from its confluence with Rowanty Creek to river mile 19.27 excluding Picture Branch.

Hunting Quarter Swamp and its tributaries from its confluence with the Nottoway River to its headwaters.

Moores and Jones Holes Swamp and tributaries from their confluence with the Nottoway River to its headwaters.

Nebletts Mill Run and its tributaries from its confluence with the Nottoway River to its headwaters.

Raccoon Creek and its tributaries from its confluence with the Nottoway River to its headwaters.

Rowanty Creek and its tributaries from its confluence with the Nottoway River to Gravelly Run.

Southwest Swamp and its tributaries from its confluence with Stony Creek to river mile 8.55.

Three Creek and its tributaries from its confluence with the Nottoway River upstream to its headwaters at Slagles Lake.

2c

III

PWS

Nottoway River and its tributaries from Norfolk's auxiliary raw water intake near Courtland, Virginia, to points 5 miles upstream unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

VII

Swamp waters in Section 2c

Assamoosick Swamp and its tributaries from its confluence with the Nottoway River to river mile 2.50.

2d

(Deleted)

2e

III

PWS

Nottoway River and its tributaries from the Georgia-Pacific and the Town of Jarratt's raw water intakes near Jarratt, Virginia, to points 5 miles above the intakes.

2f

III

PWS

Nottoway River and its tributaries from the Town of Blackstone's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream.

2g

III

PWS

Lazaretto Creek and its tributaries from Crewe's raw water intake to points 5 miles upstream.

2h

III

PWS

Modest Creek and its tributaries from Victoria's raw water intake to their headwaters.

2i

III

PWS

Nottoway River and its tributaries from the Town of Victoria's raw water intake at the Falls (about 200 feet upstream from State Route 49) to points 5 miles upstream.

2j

III

PWS

Big Hounds Creek from the Town of Victoria's auxiliary raw water intake (on Lunenburg Lake) to its headwaters.

9VAC25-260-500. Tennessee and Big Sandy River Basins (Clinch River Subbasin).

SEC.

CLASS

SP. STDS.

SECTION DESCRIPTION

1

IV

Powell River and its tributaries from the Virginia-Tennessee state line to their headwaters; Indian Creek and Martin Creek in Virginia, unless otherwise designated in this chapter.

V

Stockable Trout Waters in Section 1

vi

Batie Creek from its confluence with the Powell River 0.8 mile upstream.

vi

Dry Creek from its confluence with Hardy Creek to its headwaters.

vi

Hardy Creek and its tributaries to their headwaters.

vi

Lick Branch from its confluence with Indian Creek 1.4 miles upstream.

vi

Martin Creek (Lee County) from the Virginia-Tennessee state line to its headwaters.

vii

North Fork Powell River from the confluence of Straight Creek upstream to its headwaters the Keokee Lake dam.

vi

Poor Valley Branch from its confluence with Martin Creek 1.4 miles upstream.

vi

Sims Creek from its confluence with the Powell River 1.1 miles upstream to Sims Spring.

vi

Station Creek at the boundary of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (river mile 2.2) 2.6 miles upstream.

vi

Wallen Creek above its confluence with the Powell River (at Rasnic Hollow) to its headwaters.

vi

White Branch from its confluence with Poor Valley Branch 0.7 mile upstream (to the Falls at Falling Water Gap).

1a

IV

PWS

Powell River and its tributaries from Pennington Gap's raw water intake to 5 miles upstream.

1b

IV

PWS

Bens Branch from Appalachia's raw water intake to its headwaters.

1c

IV

PWS

South Fork Powell River from Big Stone Gap's raw water intake to its headwaters.

1d

IV

PWS

Benges Branch from Norton's raw water intake to its headwaters.

1e

IV

PWS

Robinette Branch from Norton's raw water intake to its headwaters.

1f

IV

PWS

Fleenortown Creek and its tributaries from the Winn #1 and Barker Springs intakes (which provide raw water to the Town of Jonesville WTP) to points 5 miles upstream.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Section 2 of 9VAC25-260-500 is not amended; therefore, that text is not set out.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (9VAC25-260)

Chesapeake Bay Program Analytical Segmentation Scheme - Revisions, Decisions and Rationales 1983-2003, EPA 903-R-04-008, CBP/TRS 268/04, October 2004, US EPA Region III Chesapeake Bay Office

Chesapeake Bay Program Analytical Segmentation Scheme - Revisions, Decisions and Rationales 1983-2003, EPA 903-R-05-004, CBP/TRS 278-06, 2005 Addendum, December 2005, US EPA Region III Chesapeake Bay Office

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen, Water Clarity and Chlorophyll a for the Chesapeake Bay and Its Tidal Tributaries, EPA 903-R-03-002, April 2003 and 2004 Addendum, October 2004, US EPA Region III Chesapeake Bay Office

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen, Water Clarity and Chlorophyll a for the Chesapeake Bay and Its Tidal Tributaries, EPA 903-R-07-003, CBP/TRS 285/07 2007 Addendum, July 2007, US EPA Region III Chesapeake Bay Office

Technical Support Document for Identification of Chesapeake Bay Designated Uses and Attainability, EPA 903-R-03-004, October 2003 and 2004 Addendum, October 2004, US EPA Region III Chesapeake Bay Office

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen, Water Clarity and Chlorophyll a for the Chesapeake Bay and its Tidal Tributaries - 2007 Chlorophyll Criteria Addendum, EPA 903-R-07-005, CBP/TRS 288/07, November 2007, U.S. EPA Region III Chesapeake Bay Office

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen, Water Clarity and Chlorophyll a for the Chesapeake Bay and its Tidal Tributaries - 2008 Technical Support for Criteria Assessment Protocols Addendum, EPA 903-R-08-001, CBP/TRS 290-08, September 2008, U.S. EPA Region III Chesapeake Bay Office

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen, Water Clarity and Chlorophyll a for the Chesapeake Bay and its Tidal Tributaries - 2010 Technical Support for Criteria Assessment Protocols Addendum, EPA 903-R-10-002, CBP/TRS 301-10, May 2010, U.S. EPA Region III Chesapeake Bay Office

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen, Water Clarity and Chlorophyll a for the Chesapeake Bay and Its Tidal Tributaries - 2017 Technical Addendum, EPA 903-R-17-002, CBP/TRS 320-17, November 2017, U.S. EPA Region III Chesapeake Bay Office

Aquatic Life Ambient Freshwater Quality Criteria-Copper, EPA-822-R-07-001, U.S. EPA, Office of Water, February 2007 Revision

Final Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Aluminum, EPA-822-R-18-001, U.S. EPA, Office of Water, December 2018

VA.R. Doc. No. R21-6555; Filed November 22, 2022
TITLE 12. HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Final

Title of Regulation: 12VAC5-90. Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control (amending 12VAC5-90-80, 12VAC5-90-90).

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-35 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 18, 2023.

Agency Contact: Kristin Collins, Policy Analyst, Office of Epidemiology, Virginia Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-7298, or email kristin.collins@vdh.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments add to the reporting requirements for physicians and directors of medical care facilities for COVID-19 to (i) require physicians and directors of medical care facilities to report suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) through participation in the Emergency Department Care Coordination Program; (ii) require all suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case report forms be submitted electronically to VDH; (iii) clarify that the category "laboratory directors" includes pharmacies that hold Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Certificates of Waiver so that pharmacies testing for COVID-19 are required to report to VDH; (iv) require laboratory directors report both positive and negative COVID-19 test results; (v) require patient telephone number, and ethnicity be included in the list of fields that are reported by physicians, laboratory directors, and directors of medical care facilities; and (vi) add "coronavirus, severe" to the list of infectious diseases that shall be reported to persons practicing funeral services.

Changes to the proposed regulation separate COVID-19 from the category "coronavirus, severe" on the reportable disease list and remove the requirement for COVID-19 to be rapidly reportable;

Summary of Public Comments and Agency's Response: A summary of comments made by the public and the agency's response may be obtained from the promulgating agency or viewed at the office of the Registrar of Regulations.

12VAC5-90-80. Lists of diseases that shall be reported.

A. Reportable disease list. The board declares suspected or confirmed cases of the following named diseases, toxic effects, and conditions to be reportable by the persons enumerated in 12VAC5-90-90. Conditions identified by an asterisk (*) require immediate communication to the local health department by the most rapid means available upon suspicion or confirmation, as defined in subsection C of this section. Other conditions should be reported within three days of suspected or confirmed diagnosis, unless otherwise specified in this section. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome shall be reported as specified in subsection E of this section. [ COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 ] (SARS-CoV-2) shall be reported as specified in subsection I of the section.

Amebiasis (Entamoeba histolytica)

*Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)

Arboviral infections (e.g., CHIK, dengue, EEE, LAC, SLE, WNV, Zika)

Babesiosis (Babesia spp.)

*Botulism (Clostridium botulinum)

*Brucellosis (Brucella spp.)

Campylobacteriosis (Campylobacter spp.)

Candida auris, infection or colonization

Carbapenemase-producing organism, infection or colonization

Chancroid (Haemophilus ducreyi)

Chickenpox (Varicella virus)

Chlamydia trachomatis infection

*Cholera (Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139)

*Coronavirus infection, severe [ (e.g., SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV)

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2) ]

Cryptosporidiosis (Cryptosporidium spp.)

Cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora spp.)

*Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae)

*Disease caused by an agent that may have been used as a weapon

Ehrlichiosis/Anaplasmosis (Ehrlichia spp., Anaplasma phagocytophilum)

Giardiasis (Giardia spp.)

Gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)

Granuloma inguinale (Calymmatobacterium granulomatis)

*Haemophilus influenzae infection, invasive

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

*Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B (acute and chronic)

Hepatitis C (acute and chronic)

Hepatitis, other acute viral

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection

Influenza, confirmed

*Influenza-associated deaths if younger than 18 years of age

Lead, blood levels

Legionellosis (Legionella spp.)

Leprosy (Hansen's disease) (Mycobacterium leprae)

Leptospirosis (Leptospira interrogans)

Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes)

Lyme disease (Borrelia spp.)

Lymphogranuloma venereum (Chlamydia trachomatis)

Malaria (Plasmodium spp.)

*Measles (Rubeola)

*Meningococcal disease (Neisseria meningitidis)

Mumps

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)

Ophthalmia neonatorum

*Outbreaks, all (including foodborne, health care-associated, occupational, toxic substance-related, waterborne, and any other outbreak)

*Pertussis (Bordetella pertussis)

*Plague (Yersinia pestis)

*Poliovirus infection, including poliomyelitis

*Psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci)

*Q fever (Coxiella burnetii)

*Rabies, human and animal

Rabies treatment, post-exposure

*Rubella, including congenital rubella syndrome

Salmonellosis (Salmonella spp.)

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infection

Shigellosis (Shigella spp.)

*Smallpox (Variola virus)

Spotted fever rickettsiosis (Rickettsia spp.)

Streptococcal disease, Group A, invasive or toxic shock

Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, invasive if younger than five years of age

Syphilis (Treponema pallidum) report *congenital, *primary, *secondary, and other

Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)

Toxic substance-related illness

Trichinosis (Trichinellosis) (Trichinella spiralis)

*Tuberculosis, active disease (Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex)

Tuberculosis infection

*Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)

*Typhoid/Paratyphoid infection (Salmonella Typhi, Salmonella Paratyphi)

*Unusual occurrence of disease of public health concern

*Vaccinia, disease or adverse event

Vancomycin-intermediate or vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection

*Vibriosis (Vibrio spp.)

*Viral hemorrhagic fever

*Yellow fever

Yersiniosis (Yersinia spp.)

B. Conditions reportable by directors of laboratories. Laboratories shall report all test results indicative of and specific for the diseases, infections, microorganisms, conditions, and toxic effects specified in this subsection for humans. Such tests include microbiological culture, isolation, or identification; assays for specific antibodies; and identification of specific antigens, toxins, or nucleic acid sequences. Additional condition-specific requirements are noted in this subsection and subsection D of this section. Conditions identified by an asterisk (*) require immediate communication to the local health department by the most rapid means available upon suspicion or confirmation, as defined in subsection C of this section. Other conditions should be reported within three days of suspected or confirmed diagnosis.

Amebiasis (Entamoeba histolytica)

*Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)

Arboviral infection, for example, CHIK, dengue, EEE, LAC, SLE, WNV, or Zika

Babesiosis (Babesia spp.)

*Botulism (Clostridium botulinum)

*Brucellosis (Brucella spp.)

Campylobacteriosis (Campylobacter spp.)

Candida auris - Include available antimicrobial susceptibility findings in report.

Carbapenemase-producing organism - Include available antimicrobial susceptibility findings in report.

Chancroid (Haemophilus ducreyi)

Chickenpox (Varicella virus)

Chlamydia trachomatis infection

*Cholera (Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139)

*Coronavirus infection, severe (e.g., SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV)

[ Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2) ]

Cryptosporidiosis (Cryptosporidium spp.)

Cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora spp.)

*Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae)

Ehrlichiosis/Anaplasmosis (Ehrlichia spp., Anaplasma phagocytophilum)

Giardiasis (Giardia spp.)

Gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) - Include available antimicrobial susceptibility findings in report.

*Haemophilus influenzae infection, invasive

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

*Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B (acute and chronic) - For All hepatitis B patients, also report available results of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and all available results from the hepatitis panel.

Hepatitis C (acute and chronic) - For all patients with any positive HCV test, also report all results of HCV viral load tests, including undetectable viral loads and report available results of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and all available results from the hepatitis panel.

Hepatitis, other acute viral - Any finding indicative of acute infection with hepatitis D, E, or other cause of viral hepatitis. For any reportable hepatitis finding, submit all available results from the hepatitis panel.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection - For HIV-infected patients, report all results of CD4 and HIV viral load tests, including undetectable viral loads. For HIV-infected patients, report all HIV genetic nucleotide sequence data associated with HIV drug resistance tests by electronic submission. For children younger than three years of age, report all tests regardless of the test findings (e.g., negative or positive).

Influenza, confirmed - By culture, antigen detection by direct fluorescent antibody (DFA), or nucleic acid detection.

Lead, blood levels - All lead results from tests of venous or capillary blood performed by a laboratory certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in accordance with 42 USC § 263a, the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA-certified).

Legionellosis (Legionella spp.)

Leptospirosis (Leptospira interrogans)

Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes), invasive or if associated with miscarriage or stillbirth from placental or fetal tissue

Lyme disease (Borrelia spp.)

Malaria (Plasmodium spp.)

*Measles (Rubeola)

*Meningococcal disease (Neisseria meningitidis), invasive - Include identification of gram-negative diplococci.

Mumps

*Mycobacterial diseases - (See 12VAC5-90-225 B) Report any of the following:

1. Acid fast bacilli;

2. M. tuberculosis complex or any other mycobacteria;

3. Antimicrobial susceptibility results for M. tuberculosis complex.

*Pertussis (Bordetella pertussis)

*Plague (Yersinia pestis)

*Poliovirus infection

*Psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci)

*Q fever (Coxiella burnetii)

*Rabies, human and animal

*Rubella

Salmonellosis (Salmonella spp.)

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infection

Shigellosis (Shigella spp.)

*Smallpox (Variola virus)

Spotted fever rickettsiosis (Rickettsia spp.)

Streptococcal disease, Group A, invasive or toxic shock

Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, invasive if younger than five years of age

*Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)

Toxic substance-related illness - By blood or urine laboratory findings above the normal range, including heavy metals, pesticides, and industrial-type solvents and gases. When applicable and available, report speciation of metals when blood or urine levels are elevated in order to differentiate the chemical species (elemental, organic, or inorganic).

Trichinosis (Trichinellosis) (Trichinella spiralis)

Tuberculosis infection

*Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)

*Typhoid/Paratyphoid infection (Salmonella Typhi, Salmonella Paratyphi A, Salmonella Paratyphi B, Salmonella Paratyphi C)

*Vaccinia, disease or adverse event

Vancomycin-intermediate or vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection - Include available antimicrobial susceptibility findings in report.

*Vibriosis (Vibrio spp., Photobacterium damselae, Grimontia hollisae), other than toxigenic Vibrio cholera O1 or O139, which are reportable as cholera

*Viral hemorrhagic fever

*Yellow fever

Yersiniosis (Yersinia spp.)

C. Reportable diseases requiring rapid communication. Certain of the diseases in the list of reportable diseases because of their extremely contagious nature, potential for greater harm, or availability of a specific intervention that must be administered in a timely manner require immediate identification and control. Reporting of persons confirmed or suspected of having these diseases, listed in this subsection, shall be made immediately by the most rapid means available, preferably by telephone to the local health department. (These same diseases are also identified by an asterisk (*) in subsections A and B, where applicable, of this section.)

Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)

Botulism (Clostridium botulinum)

Brucellosis (Brucella spp.)

Cholera (Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139)

Coronavirus infection, severe [ (e.g., SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV) ]

Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae)

Disease caused by an agent that may have been used as a weapon

Haemophilus influenzae infection, invasive

Hepatitis A

Influenza-associated deaths if younger than 18 years of age

Influenza A, novel virus

Measles (Rubeola virus)

Meningococcal disease (Neisseria meningitidis)

Outbreaks, all

Pertussis (Bordetella pertussis)

Plague (Yersinia pestis)

Poliovirus infection, including poliomyelitis

Psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci)

Q fever (Coxiella burnetii)

Rabies, human and animal

Rubella, including congenital rubella syndrome

Smallpox (Variola virus)

Syphilis, congenital, primary, and secondary (Treponema pallidum)

Tuberculosis, active disease (Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex)

Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)

Typhoid/Paratyphoid infection (Salmonella Typhi, Salmonella Paratyphi (all types))

Unusual occurrence of disease of public health concern

Vaccinia, disease or adverse event

Vibriosis (Vibrio spp., Photobacterium damselae, Grimontia hollisae), other than toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139, which are reportable as cholera

Viral hemorrhagic fever

Yellow fever

D. Submission of initial isolate or other specimen for further public health testing. A laboratory identifying evidence of any of the conditions in this subsection shall notify the local health department of the positive culture or other positive test result within the timeframes specified in subsection B of this section and submit the initial isolate (preferred) or other initial specimen to the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services or other public health laboratory where specified in this subsection within seven days of identification. All specimens must be identified with the patient and physician information required in 12VAC5-90-90 B.

Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)

Botulism (Clostridium botulinum)

Brucellosis (Brucella sp.)

Candida auris

Candida haemulonii

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae

Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Cholera (Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139)

Coronavirus infection, severe (e.g., SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV)

Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae)

Haemophilus influenzae infection, invasive

Influenza, unsubtypeable

Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes)

Meningococcal disease (Neisseria meningitidis)

Plague (Yersinia pestis)

Poliovirus infection

Q fever (Coxiella burnetii)

Salmonellosis (Salmonella spp.)

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection (Laboratories that identify a Shiga toxin but do not perform simultaneous culture for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli should forward all positive stool specimens or positive enrichment broths to the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services for confirmation and further characterization.)

Shigellosis (Shigella spp.)

Streptococcal disease, Group A, invasive

Tuberculosis (A laboratory identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (see 12VAC5-90-225) shall submit a representative and viable sample of the initial culture to the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services or other laboratory designated by the board to receive such specimen.)

Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)

Typhoid/Paratyphoid infection (Salmonella Typhi, Salmonella Paratyphi (all types))

Vancomycin-intermediate or vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection

Vibriosis (Vibrio spp., Photobacterium damselae, Grimontia hollisae)

Yersiniosis (Yersinia spp.)

Other diseases as may be requested by the health department.

E. Neonatal abstinence syndrome. Neonatal abstinence syndrome shall be reported by physicians and directors of medical care facilities when a newborn has been diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome, a condition characterized by clinical signs of withdrawal from exposure to prescribed or illicit drugs. Reports shall be submitted within one month of diagnosis by entering the information into the Department of Health's online Confidential Morbidity Report portal (http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/clinicians).

F. Outbreaks. The occurrence of outbreaks or clusters of any illness that may represent a group expression of an illness that may be of public health concern shall be reported to the local health department immediately by the most rapid means available, preferably by telephone.

G. Toxic substance-related illnesses. All toxic substance-related illnesses, including pesticide and heavy metal poisoning or illness resulting from exposure to an occupational dust or fiber or radioactive substance, shall be reported.

If such illness is verified or suspected and presents an emergency or a serious threat to public health or safety, the report of such illness shall be made immediately by the most rapid means available, preferably by telephone.

H. Unusual occurrence of disease of public health concern. Unusual or emerging conditions of public health concern shall be reported to the local health department immediately by the most rapid means available, preferably by telephone. In addition, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee may establish surveillance systems for diseases or conditions that are not on the list of reportable diseases. Such surveillance may be established to identify cases (delineate the magnitude of the situation), to identify the mode of transmission and risk factors for the disease, and to identify and implement appropriate action to protect public health. Any person reporting information at the request of the department for special surveillance or other epidemiological studies shall be immune from liability as provided by § 32.1-38 of the Code of Virginia.

I. [ COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 ] (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 shall be reported by physicians and directors of medical care facilities when a person who is infected with or who is suspected of having COVID-19 is treated or examined, hospitalized, or admitted into the intensive care unit. Physicians and directors of medical care facilities shall report that person's name, telephone number, [ email address, ] address, age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex, and pregnancy status; name of disease diagnosed or suspected; the medical record number (if applicable); the date of onset of illness; available laboratory tests and results; and the name, address, and telephone number of the physician and medical facility where the examination was made. Case reports shall be submitted [ immediately or ] within [ 24 hours three days of the suspicion or confirmation of disease ] by entering the information into the Department of Health online Confidential Morbidity Report portal at http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/clinicians or via electronic case reporting (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/meaningful-use/meaningful-use-submissions-of-electronic-case-reports/).

[ J. ] Positive SARS-CoV-2 tests shall be reported by directors of laboratories, including other entities that hold Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Certificates of Waiver. Each report shall give the source of the specimen and the laboratory method and result; the name, telephone number, email address, address, age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex, and pregnancy status (if known) of the person from whom the specimen was obtained; and the name, address, and telephone number of the physician at whose request and medical facility at which the examination was made. Reports shall be submitted [ immediately or ] within [ 24 hours three days of identification of evidence of disease ]. Reports shall be made by entering information into the department's available portal for laboratory reporting at http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/clinicians or via electronic laboratory reporting at http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/meaningful-use/submissionofreportablelabresults.

12VAC5-90-90. Those required to report.

A. Physicians. Each physician who treats or examines any person who is suffering from or who is suspected of having a reportable disease or condition shall report that person's name, address, age, date of birth, race, sex, and pregnancy status for females; name of disease diagnosed or suspected; the date of onset of illness; available laboratory tests and results; and the name, address, and telephone number of the physician and medical facility where the examination was made, except that influenza should be reported by number of cases only (and type of influenza, if available). Reports are to be made to the local health department serving the jurisdiction where the physician practices. A physician may designate someone to report on his behalf, but the physician remains responsible for ensuring that the appropriate report is made. Any physician, designee, or organization making such report as authorized herein shall be immune from liability as provided by § 32.1-38 of the Code of Virginia.

Such reports shall be made on a Form Epi-1, a computer generated printout containing the data items requested on Form Epi-1, or a CDC or VDH surveillance form that provides the same information and shall be made within three days of the suspicion or confirmation of disease except that those identified in 12VAC5-90-80 C shall be reported immediately by the most rapid means available, preferably by telephone, to the local health department serving the jurisdiction in which the facility is located. Reporting may be done by means of secure electronic transmission upon agreement of the physician and the department.

Additional elements are required to be reported for individuals with confirmed or suspected active tuberculosis disease. Refer to Part X (12VAC5-90-225 et seq.) for details on these requirements.

B. Directors of laboratories. Laboratory directors shall report any laboratory examination of any clinical specimen, whether performed in-house or referred to an out-of-state laboratory, which yields evidence, by the laboratory [ method(s) method ] indicated or any other confirmatory test, of a disease listed in 12VAC5-90-80 B.

Each report shall give the source of the specimen and the laboratory method and result; the name, address, age, date of birth, race, sex, and pregnancy status for females (if known) of the person from whom the specimen was obtained; and the name, address, and telephone number of the physician at whose request and medical facility at which the examination was made. When the influenza virus is isolated, the type should be reported, if available. Reports shall be made within three days of identification of evidence of disease, except that those identified in 12VAC5-90-80 C shall be reported immediately by the most rapid means available, preferably by telephone, to the local health department serving the jurisdiction in which the laboratory is located. Reports shall be made on Form Epi-1 or on the laboratory's own form if it includes the required information. Computer generated reports containing the required information may be submitted. Reporting may be done by means of secure electronic transmission upon agreement of the laboratory director and the department. Reports of HIV genetic nucleotide sequence data associated with HIV drug resistance tests must be submitted electronically. Any person making such report as authorized herein shall be immune from liability as provided by § 32.1-38 of the Code of Virginia.

A laboratory identifying evidence of any of the following conditions shall notify the local health department of the positive culture or other positive test result within the timeframes specified in 12VAC5-90-80 and submit the initial isolate or other initial specimen to the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services within seven days of identification. All specimens must be identified with the patient and physician information required in this subsection.

Anthrax

Botulism

Brucellosis

Cholera

Diphtheria

E. coli infection, Shiga toxin-producing. (Laboratories that use a Shiga toxin EIA methodology but do not perform simultaneous culture for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli should forward all positive stool specimens or positive enrichment broths to the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services for confirmation and further characterization.)

Haemophilus influenzae infection, invasive

Influenza A, novel virus

Listeriosis

Meningococcal disease

Pertussis

Plague

Poliovirus infection

Q fever

Salmonellosis

Shigellosis

Streptococcal disease, Group A, invasive

Tuberculosis (A laboratory identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (see 12VAC5-90-225) shall submit a representative and viable sample of the initial culture to the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services or other laboratory designated by the board to receive such specimen.)

Tularemia

Typhoid/Paratyphoid fever

Vancomycin-intermediate or vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection

Vibrio infection, including infections due to Photobacterium damselae and Grimontia hollisae

Yersiniosis

Other diseases as may be requested by the health department

When a clinical specimen yields evidence indicating the presence of a select agent or toxin as defined by federal regulations in 42 CFR Part 73, the person in charge of the laboratory shall contact the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services and arrange to forward an isolate for confirmation. If a select agent or toxin has been confirmed in a clinical specimen, the laboratory director shall consult with Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services or CDC regarding isolate transport or destruction.

Laboratories operating within a medical care facility shall be considered to be in compliance with the requirement to notify the local health department when the director of that medical care facility assumes the reporting responsibility; however, laboratories are still required to submit isolates to the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services or other designated laboratory as noted in this subsection.

C. Persons in charge of a medical care facility. Any person in charge of a medical care facility shall make a report to the local health department serving the jurisdiction where the facility is located of the occurrence in or admission to the facility of a patient with a reportable disease listed in 12VAC5-90-80 A unless he has evidence that the occurrence has been reported by a physician. Any person making such report as authorized herein shall be immune from liability as provided by § 32.1-38 of the Code of Virginia. The requirement to report shall include all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care departments within the medical care facility. Such report shall contain the patient's name, address, age, date of birth, race, sex, and pregnancy status for females; name of disease being reported; available laboratory tests and results; the date of admission; hospital chart medical record number; date expired (when applicable); and attending physician. Influenza should be reported by number of cases only (and type of influenza, if available). Reports shall be made within three days of the suspicion or confirmation of disease except that those identified in 12VAC5-90-80 C shall be reported immediately by the most rapid means available, preferably by telephone, to the local health department serving the jurisdiction in which the facility is located. Reports shall be made on Form Epi-1, a computer generated printout containing the data items requested on Form Epi-1, or a CDC or VDH surveillance form that provides the same information. Reporting may be done by means of secure electronic transmission upon agreement of the medical care facility and the department.

A person in charge of a medical care facility may assume the reporting responsibility on behalf of the director of the laboratory operating within the facility.

D. Persons in charge of a residential or day program, service, or facility licensed or operated by any agency of the Commonwealth, or a school, child care center, or summer camp. Any person in charge of a residential or day program, service, or facility licensed or operated by any agency of the Commonwealth, or a school, child care center, or summer camp as defined in § 35.1-1 of the Code of Virginia shall report immediately to the local health department the presence or suspected presence in his program, service, facility, school, child care center, or summer camp of persons who have common symptoms suggesting an outbreak situation. Such persons may report additional information, including identifying and contact information for individuals with communicable diseases of public health concern or individuals who are involved in outbreaks that occur in their facilities, as necessary to facilitate public health investigation and disease control. Any person so reporting shall be immune from liability as provided by § 32.1-38 of the Code of Virginia.

E. Local health directors. The local health director shall forward any report of a disease or report of evidence of a disease which has been made on a resident of his jurisdiction to the Office of Epidemiology within three days of receipt. This report shall be submitted immediately by the most rapid means available if the disease is one requiring rapid communication, as required in 12VAC5-90-80 C. All such rapid reporting shall be confirmed in writing and submitted to the Office of Epidemiology, by either a paper report or entry into a shared secure electronic disease surveillance system, within three days. Furthermore, the local health director shall immediately forward to the appropriate local health director any disease reports on individuals residing in the latter's jurisdiction or to the Office of Epidemiology on individuals residing outside Virginia. The Office of Epidemiology shall be responsible for notifying other state health departments of reported illnesses in their residents and for notifying CDC as necessary and appropriate.

F. Persons in charge of hospitals, nursing facilities or nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and correctional facilities. In accordance with § 32.1-37.1 of the Code of Virginia, any person in charge of a hospital, nursing facility or nursing home, assisted living facility, or correctional facility shall, at the time of transferring custody of any dead body to any person practicing funeral services, notify the person practicing funeral services or his agent if the dead person was known to have had, immediately prior to death, an infectious disease which may be transmitted through exposure to any bodily fluids. These include any of the following infectious diseases:

Coronavirus, severe [ (e.g., SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV) ]

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Human immunodeficiency virus infection

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Rabies

Smallpox

Syphilis, infectious

Tuberculosis, active disease

Vaccinia, disease or adverse event

Viral hemorrhagic fever

G. Employees, conditional employees, and persons in charge of food establishments. 12VAC5-421-80 of the Food Regulations requires a food employee or conditional employee to notify the person in charge of the food establishment when diagnosed with certain diseases that are transmissible through food and requires the person in charge of the food establishment to notify the regulatory authority. Refer to 12VAC5-421-80 for further guidance and clarification regarding these reporting requirements.

VA.R. Doc. No. R21-6359; Filed November 30, 2022
TITLE 13. HOUSING
VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Final

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Virginia Housing Development Authority is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia) pursuant to § 2.2-4002 A 4 of the Code of Virginia.

Title of Regulation: 13VAC10-200. Rules and Regulations for the Allocation of Virginia Housing Opportunity Tax Credits (amending 13VAC10-200-30, 13VAC10-200-40).

Statutory Authority: § 36-55.30:3 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: December 1, 2022.

Agency Contact: Fred W. Bryant, Chief Counsel, Virginia Housing Development Authority, 601 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 343-5837, or email fred.bryant@vhda.com.

Summary:

The amendments (i) provide that housing opportunity tax credit (HOTC) awards made in calendar year 2021 are legacy awards and are unchanged by the proposed 2022 amendments; (ii) for calendar years 2022 through 2025, provide for a HOTC program of up to $60 million per award year with a credit period of 10 years and specify how credits are allowed; (iii) allow the HOTC to be used in conjunction with both 9.0% and 4.0% federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC); (iv) permit an applicant having applied for 9.0% LIHTC, including applicants having been awarded 9.0% LIHTC, to amend its application from 9.0% LIHTC to 4.0% LIHTC in connection with an HOTC application and, in so doing, to increase or decrease its requested LIHTC amount; (v) permit Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) to reallocate any HOTCs that are recaptured, disallowed, terminated, or canceled and returned; (vi) permit VHDA to carry forward not greater than 15% of the amount of HOTC available in a year to a subsequent year; (vii) add a potential prioritization for 4.0% LIHTC developments that have not yet placed in service having equity funding gaps to make such developments feasible; (viii) provide an initial priority of one-third of HOTC ($20 million) for developments in areas with populations no greater than 35,000, with any remaining credits after such prioritization flowing statewide; and (ix) make other miscellaneous administrative clarification changes.

13VAC10-200-30. Availability and amount of HOTC.

A. Based upon the legislative intent of § 58.1-439.30 G of the Code of Virginia, notwithstanding any provisions of the enabling legislation inconsistent with § 58.1-439.30 G, the authority will award:

1. For calendar year 2021, up to $15 million of HOTC each of the five calendar years beginning in calendar 2021 through calendar year 2025 for qualified projects. The credit period shall be one year. The aggregate HOTC program shall equal up to $75 million. Any HOTC not used by taxpayer in a taxable year may be carried forward for the succeeding five years.

2. For calendar years 2022 through 2025, up to $60 million of HOTC for qualified projects for each of the four calendar years beginning in calendar years 2022 through 2025. The credit period shall be 10 years. The credit shall be allowed ratably for each qualified project, with one-tenth of the credit amount allowed annually for 10 years over the credit period, except that there shall be a reduction in the tax credit allowable in the first year of the credit period due to the calculation in 26 USC § 42(f)(2), and any reduction by reason of 26 USC § 42(f)(2) in the credit allowable for the first taxable year of the credit period shall be allowable for the first taxable year following the credit period.

The aggregate HOTC program for calendar years 2021 through 2025 for qualified projects shall equal up to $255 million. Any HOTC not used by taxpayer in a taxable year may be carried forward by a qualified taxpayer for the succeeding five years. If a HOTC has been awarded prior to January 1, 2026, such credit may continue to be claimed on a return for taxable years on and after January 1, 2026, but only pursuant to its applicable credit period.

B. To qualify for the HOTC, the applicant must have applied for federal 9% 9.0% LIHTC or federal 4.0% LIHTC, and have been (i) allocated LIHTC or (ii) allowed LIHTC (i.e., determined by the authority to be eligible for LIHTC but not allocated LIHTC). In the event of alternative clause (ii) of this subsection, the HOTC may be stand-alone (i.e., not allocated to the applicant in addition to LIHTC). An applicant having applied for 9.0% LIHTC (including applicants having been awarded 9.0% LIHTC) may elect to amend its application from 9.0% LIHTC to 4.0% LIHTC in connection with assignment of points and rankings for HOTC in accordance with 13VAC10-200-40. In so doing, the applicant may increase or decrease its requested federal credit amount.

C. While only LIHTC projects placed in service on or after January 1, 2021, may be eligible for HOTC, not every development receiving LIHTC and placing in service on or after January 1, 2021, will receive HOTC. Rankings and awards of HOTC to qualified projects shall be in accordance with 13VAC10-200-40.

D. The HOTC for each qualified project may be (i) up to the amount of the federal LIHTC allocated or allowed for the qualified project or (ii) a percentage of the federal LIHTC allocated or allowed for the qualified project as determined by the authority, based upon the availability of HOTC as compared to the federal LIHTC allocated or allowed for the qualified projects or such other factors the executive director deems appropriate for good cause to promote the goals and interests of the Commonwealth in the HOTC program.

E. The authority may pre-allocate future years' HOTC, but such credits cannot be claimed until the calendar year designated by the authority. Subject to the requirement that the total amount of tax credits authorized under this chapter shall not exceed $15 million per for calendar year 2021, and $60 million per year for calendar years 2022 through 2025, the authority may re-allocate, in the following calendar year, but no later than December 31, 2025, any HOTC that are recaptured, disallowed, terminated, or canceled and returned to the authority.

F. If the amount of HOTC authorized in a calendar year for qualified projects is less than the total amount of credits available for qualified projects, the balance of such credits, in an amount not greater than 15% of the amount of credits available (i) shall be allocated by the authority for any qualified project in the following calendar year, (ii) shall not be allocated at any time after such following calendar year, and (iii) shall be allocated no later than December 31, 2025.

13VAC10-200-40. Applications, ranking of applications and award of HOTC.

A. Application for a reservation of credits shall be commenced by filing with the authority an application, on such forms as the executive director may from time to time prescribe or approve, together with such documents and additional information as may be requested by the authority in order to comply with this chapter and to make the reservation and allocation of the credits in accordance with this chapter.

B. For purposes of subsection A of this section, the authority may utilize the application submitted for LIHTC, alone or with an HOTC addendum, or may require an entirely new HOTC application be submitted.

C. The executive director may:

1. Reject any application from consideration for a reservation or allocation of credits if in such application the applicant does not provide the proper documentation or information on the forms prescribed by the executive director.

2. Prescribe such deadlines for submission of applications for reservation and allocation of credits for any calendar year as deemed necessary or desirable to allow sufficient processing time for the Authority to make such reservations and allocations.

3. Divide the amount of credits into separate pools and each separate pool may be further divided into separate tiers. The division of such pools and tiers may be based upon one or more of the following factors:

a. Geographical areas of the state;

b. Types or characteristics of housing;

c. Construction;

d. Financing;

e. Owners;

f. Occupants;

g. Source of credits; or

h. Any other factors deemed appropriate by the executive director to best meet the housing needs of the Commonwealth.

D. The development for which an application is submitted may be, but shall not be required to be, financed by the authority. If any such development is to be financed by the authority, the application for such financing shall be submitted to and received by the authority in accordance with Rules and Regulations for Multi-Family Housing Developments (13VAC10-20).

E. The authority shall review each application, and, based on the application and other information available to the authority, shall assign points to each application as follows:

1. According to points assigned pursuant to 13VAC10-180, Rules and Regulations for Allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits; or

2. Such other methodology for assigning points as determined by the executive director to promote the goals and interests of the Commonwealth in the HOTC program. Such methodology may include prioritizing one or more of the following:

a. Unfunded developments in the At-Large pools of the 9% 9.0% LIHTC competition, in order to produce more LIHTC units in Virginia;

b. Unfunded developments in the Local Housing Authority pool of the 9% 9.0% LIHTC competition or other developments that are a part of a local housing authority's public housing revitalization efforts;

c. 9% 9.0% LIHTC and 4.0% LIHTC developments that have not yet placed in service having equity funding gaps, in order to make such developments feasible;

d. Developments that preserve existing affordable housing;

e. Developments with rents and income limits that are more deeply targeted than required by the LIHTC program;

f. Developments in high-opportunity areas; or

g. Developments providing enhanced tenant services, as defined by the Authority.

3. Of the $60 million of HOTC authorized per calendar years 2022 through 2025, $20 million of such credits shall be first allocated exclusively for qualified projects located in a locality with a population no greater than 35,000 as determined by the most recent United States census (priority developments). Such allocation of HOTC shall constitute the minimum amount of such tax credits to be allocated for priority developments. However, if the amount of such tax credits requested for priority developments is less than the total amount of such credits available for priority developments, the balance of such credits shall be allocated for any qualified project, regardless of location. In allocating or allowing such credits to priority developments, the authority shall give equal consideration to qualified 9.0% LIHTC and 4.0% LIHTC projects.

The executive director may exclude and disregard any application that the executive director determines is not submitted in good faith or would not be financially feasible.

F. Upon assignment of points to all of the applications, the executive director shall rank the applications based on the number of points so assigned. If any pools shall have been established, each application shall be assigned to a pool and, if any, to the appropriate tier within such pool and shall be ranked within such pool or tier, if any. The amount of credits made available to each pool will be determined by the executive director. Those applications assigned more points shall be ranked higher than those applications assigned fewer points. Applications with the highest rankings shall receive allocations up to the allowable amount, determined by the executive director pursuant to 13VAC10-200-30, prior to any allocations to lower ranking applicants.

In the event of a tie in the number of points assigned to two or more projects, the executive director shall select one or more of such applications by lot for an award of credits.

G. Within a reasonable time after credits are reserved to any applicant applications, the executive director shall notify each applicant for such reservations of credits either:

1. Of the amount of credits reserved to such applicant's application by issuing to such applicant a written binding commitment to allocate such reserved credits subject to such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the executive director therein and by this chapter, or

2. That the applicant's application has been rejected or excluded or has otherwise not been reserved credits in accordance with this chapter.

H. The authority's board shall review and consider the analysis and recommendation of the executive director for the reservation of credits to an applicant, and, if it concurs with such recommendation, it shall by resolution ratify the reservation by the executive director of the credits to the applicant, subject to such terms and conditions as it shall deem necessary or appropriate to assure compliance with the binding commitment issued or to be issued to the applicant and this chapter. If the board determines not to ratify a reservation of credits or to establish any such terms and conditions, the executive director shall notify the applicant of the board's determination.

I. The authority shall provide the Department of Taxation with copies of HOTC award letters and eligibility certificates, or summary reports of the HOTC award letters and eligibility certificates no less than annually.

J. In the event the Authority terminates an applicant's award of LIHTC pursuant to 13VAC10-180-60 or the applicant enters into a cancellation agreement with the Authority for such award, the award of HOTC shall also immediately terminate or be canceled, as applicable, and the Authority will notify the Department of Taxation accordingly.

VA.R. Doc. No. R23-7343; Filed November 29, 2022
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF OPTOMETRY
Fast-Track

Title of Regulation: 18VAC105-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Optometry (amending 18VAC105-20-45).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3223 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Hearing Information: No public hearing is currently scheduled.

Public Comment Deadline: January 18, 2023.

Effective Date: February 2, 2023.

Agency Contact: Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director, Board of Optometry, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 597-4130, FAX (804) 527-4471, or email leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov.

Basis: Regulations are promulgated under the general authority of § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia, which provides the Board of Optometry the authority to promulgate regulations to administer the regulatory system.

Purpose: The purpose of the regulatory change is greater assurance that patients will be given their contact lens prescriptions by an optometrist after the fitting is complete. By requiring some acknowledgment of receipt in the patient record, the optometrist is more likely to provide the prescription, and patient health and safety is better protected by having a prescription that may be filled from a variety of sources.

Rationale for Using the Fast-Track Rulemaking Process: There was no mandate for this action, but the impetus was a recent amendment to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Contact Lens Rule. The board has determined that a state version of that rule could be adopted via fast-track rulemaking process because state regulations currently follow the federal rule, and this amendment will continue that consistency. Optometrists pay more attention to their state regulations, so compliance with this chapter will assist practitioners with compliance with FTC rules.

Substance: The board is amending 18VAC105-20-45 to require an optometrist to maintain some documentation that a patient has received a contact lens prescription at the end of the final fitting, as required by state and federal rule.

Issues: The primary advantage to the public is greater protection as a patient and a consumer. The optometrist is also better protected by being able to show that the prescription was provided if a question were to arise at a later time. There are no disadvantages for the public. There are no advantages or disadvantages to the Commonwealth.

Department of Planning and Budget's Economic Impact Analysis:

The Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) has analyzed the economic impact of this proposed regulation in accordance with § 2.2-4007.04 of the Code of Virginia (Code) and Executive Order 14 (as amended, July 16, 2018). The analysis presented represents DPB's best estimate of these economic impacts.1 Summary of the Proposed Amendments to Regulation. The Board of Optometry (Board) proposes to update the regulation to reflect changes made in 2020 to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Contact Lens Rule. Optometrists prescribing contact lenses would be required to obtain a confirmation that patients received their prescription.

Background. The 2003 Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act established consumers' rights to shop around when buying contact lenses and prescribers' and sellers' duties to prevent anticompetitive behavior.2 In 2004, the FTC issued the Contact Lens Rule to implement requirements for prescribers and sellers, specifically with regards to providing prescriptions to consumers and verifying prescriptions in a timely manner.3 In 2020, the FTC amended the Contact Lens Rule to add a requirement that prescribers obtain a confirmation from patients that the patient has received a copy of their prescription and retain the confirmation for three years.4 Accordingly, the Board proposes to add a sentence to 18VAC105-20-45 C 2 to state that "Patient confirmation of receipt of the prescription at the end of the contact lens fitting shall be maintained in the patient record." The regulation currently requires that all patient records be maintained for a period of six years; thus, the patient confirmation would also be retained for six years.

The FTC Rule provides greater detail as to how prescribers can obtain confirmation, either on paper or electronically. Specifically, prescribing providers may add language to an existing receipt for a contact lens fitting or to the prescription itself saying, "My eye care professional provided me with a copy of my contact lens prescription at the completion of my contact lens fitting." Patients may then sign under that text on the receipt or prescription, which would not require additional paperwork. If a digital copy of the prescription is provided to the patient, providers could retain evidence that the prescription was sent, received, or made accessible through an online patient portal. Rather than incorporating these details in the text of the regulation, the Board has indicated that they will issue guidance for optometrists that would contain this information.

Estimated Benefits and Costs. The proposed change is intended to enhance consumer freedom of choice among contact lens sellers. Although contact lens prescribers were already required to provide patients with a copy of their prescription, the additional requirement that prescribers obtain a confirmation would encourage compliance by prescribers and make it easier to verify compliance if the Board receives a complaint. The recordkeeping costs associated with this change are unlikely to be significant since the confirmation can be easily added to existing paperwork, such as the receipt for the contact lens fitting or to the prescription itself. Optometrists that currently provide digital copies of prescriptions through an online patient portal or encrypted email would likely be in compliance with the new requirement without having to make additional changes.

Businesses and Other Entities Affected. The proposed amendments affect the 1,680 optometrists in the Commonwealth.5 No optometrists appear to be disproportionately affected.

The Code of Virginia requires DPB to assess whether an adverse impact may result from the proposed regulation.6 An adverse impact is indicated if there is any increase in net cost or reduction in net revenue for any entity, even if the benefits exceed the costs for all entities combined. As noted, the proposed change would increase recordkeeping requirements but are unlikely to require additional paperwork or staff time. Thus, an adverse impact is not indicated.

Small Businesses7 Affected.8 The Department of Health Professions does not collect information regarding whether license holders run or are employed by a small business. However, the agency reports that the majority of licensed optometrists are likely to run small businesses. However, the proposed change would not create new costs for optometrists. Thus, an adverse economic impact9 is not indicated for small businesses.

Localities10 Affected.11 The proposed amendment would not impact any local government or disproportionally affect the practice of optometry in any particular locality. Consequently, an adverse economic impact12 is not indicated for localities.

Projected Impact on Employment. The proposed amendments would not affect employment by optometrist practices.

Effects on the Use and Value of Private Property. The proposed change would not create substantive new or ongoing costs. Consequently, the value of optometrist businesses would not be affected. The proposed amendments do not affect real estate development costs.

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1Section 2.2-4007.04 of the Code of Virginia requires that such economic impact analyses determine the public benefits and costs of the proposed amendments. Further the analysis should include but not be limited to: (1) the projected number of businesses or other entities to whom the proposed regulatory action would apply, (2) the identity of any localities and types of businesses or other entities particularly affected, (3) the projected number of persons and employment positions to be affected, (4) the projected costs to affected businesses or entities to implement or comply with the regulation, and (5) the impact on the use and value of private property.

2See http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-chapter102&edition=prelim.

3See https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/contact-lens-rule-guide-prescribers-sellers.

4See section 315.3 (c) in https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-315.

5Agency Background Document, page 5: https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/GetFile.cfm?File=29\5862\9454\AgencyStatement_DHP_9454_v1.pdf

6Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.04 D: In the event this economic impact analysis reveals that the proposed regulation would have an adverse economic impact on businesses or would impose a significant adverse economic impact on a locality, business, or entity particularly affected, the Department of Planning and Budget shall advise the Joint Commission on Administrative Rules, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Committee on Finance. Statute does not define "adverse impact," state whether only Virginia entities should be considered, nor indicate whether an adverse impact results from regulatory requirements mandated by legislation.

7Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.04, small business is defined as "a business entity, including its affiliates, that (i) is independently owned and operated and (ii) employs fewer than 500 full-time employees or has gross annual sales of less than $6 million."

8If the proposed regulatory action may have an adverse effect on small businesses, § 2.2-4007.04 requires that such economic impact analyses include: (1) an identification and estimate of the number of small businesses subject to the proposed regulation, (2) the projected reporting, recordkeeping, and other administrative costs required for small businesses to comply with the proposed regulation, including the type of professional skills necessary for preparing required reports and other documents, (3) a statement of the probable effect of the proposed regulation on affected small businesses, and (4) a description of any less intrusive or less costly alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the proposed regulation. Additionally, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, if there is a finding that a proposed regulation may have an adverse impact on small business, the Joint Commission on Administrative Rules shall be notified.

9Adverse impact is indicated if there is any increase in net cost or reduction in net revenue for any entity, even if the benefits exceed the costs for all entities combined.

10"Locality" can refer to either local governments or the locations in the Commonwealth where the activities relevant to the regulatory change are most likely to occur.

11Section 2.2-4007.04 defines "particularly affected" as bearing disproportionate material impact.

12Adverse impact is indicated if there is any increase in net cost or reduction in net revenue for any entity, even if the benefits exceed the costs for all entities combined.

Agency's Response to Economic Impact Analysis: The Board of Optometry concurs with the economic impact analysis of the Department of Planning and Budget.

Summary:

The amendment requires an optometrist to maintain some documentation that a patient has received the patient's contact lens prescription at the end of the final fitting, as required by state and federal rule.

18VAC105-20-45. Standards of practice.

A. An optometrist shall legibly document in a patient record the following:

1. During a routine or medical eye examination:

a. An adequate case history, including the patient's chief complaint;

b. The performance of appropriate testing;

c. The establishment of an assessment or diagnosis; and

d. A recommendation for an appropriate treatment or management plan, including any necessary follow-up.

2. During an initial contact lens examination:

a. The requirements of a routine or medical eye examination as prescribed in subdivision 1 of this subsection;

b. Assessment of corneal curvature;

c. Evaluation of contact lens fitting;

d. Acuity through the lens; and

e. Directions for the wear, care, and handling of lenses.

3. During a follow-up contact lens examination:

a. Evaluation of contact lens fitting and anterior segment health;

b. Acuity through the lens; and

c. Such further instructions as necessary for the individual patient.

4. In addition, the record of any examination shall include the signature of the attending optometrist and, if indicated, refraction of the patient.

B. The following information shall appear on a prescription for ophthalmic goods:

1. The printed name of the prescribing optometrist;

2. The address and telephone number at which the patient's records are maintained and the optometrist can be reached for consultation;

3. The name of the patient;

4. The signature of the optometrist;

5. The date of the examination;

6. If an expiration date is placed on a prescription for ophthalmic goods, the date shall not be less than one year unless the medical reason for a shorter expiration date is documented in the patient record; and

7. Any special instructions.

C. Contact lens.

1. Sufficient information for complete and accurate filling of an established contact lens prescription shall include (i) the power, (ii) the material or manufacturer or both, (iii) the base curve or appropriate designation, (iv) the diameter when appropriate, and (v) medically appropriate expiration date.

2. An optometrist shall provide a patient with a copy of the patient's contact lens prescription at the end of the contact lens fitting, even if the patient does not ask for it. An optometrist may first require all fees to be paid, but only if he the optometrist requires immediate payment from patients whose eye examinations reveal no need for corrective eye products. Patient confirmation of receipt of the prescription at the end of the contact lens fitting shall be maintained in the patient record.

3. An optometrist shall provide or verify the prescription to anyone who is designated to act on behalf of the patient, including contact lens sellers.

4. An optometrist shall not require patients to buy contact lenses, pay additional fees, or sign a waiver or release in exchange for a copy of the contact lens prescription.

5. An optometrist shall not disclaim liability or responsibility for the accuracy of an eye examination.

D. Spectacle lens.

1. A licensed optometrist shall provide a written prescription for spectacle lenses immediately after the eye examination is completed. He may first require all fees to be paid, but only if he requires immediate payment from patients whose eye examinations reveal no need for corrective eye products.

2. An optometrist shall not require patients to buy ophthalmic goods, pay additional fees, or sign a waiver or release in exchange for a copy of the spectacle prescription.

3. An optometrist shall not disclaim liability or responsibility for the accuracy of an eye examination.

E. Practitioners shall maintain a patient record for a minimum of six years following the last patient encounter with the following exceptions:

1. Records that have previously been transferred to another practitioner or health care provider or provided to the patient or his personal representative; or

2. Records that are required by contractual obligation or federal law to be maintained for a longer period of time.

F. Practitioners shall post information or in some manner inform all patients concerning the time frame for record retention and destruction. Patient records shall only be destroyed in a manner that protects patient confidentiality.

G. For the purpose of prescribing spectacles, eyeglasses, lenses, or contact lenses to a patient, a licensee shall establish a bona fide provider-patient relationship in accordance with requirements of § 54.1-2400.01:2 of the Code of Virginia.

VA.R. Doc. No. R23-7005; Filed November 21, 2022