PERIODIC REVIEWS AND SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT REVIEWS
Vol. 39 Iss. 14 - February 27, 2023

TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-10, Pertaining to Fishing in Broad and Linkhorn Bays, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated January 31, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-670, Pertaining to Recreational Gear Licenses, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without a making change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-730, Pertaining to Nonresident Harvesters License Fee, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-754, Pertaining to Importation of Fish, Shellfish or Crustacea into Virginia's Waters, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-920, Pertaining to Landing Licenses, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-1045, Pertaining to Establishment of Restricted Areas, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-1050, Pertaining to Establishment of Restricted Area -- Huntington Ingalls Industries/Newport News Shipbuilding Company, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-1060, Pertaining to Enlargement of Established Restricted Area -- Dominion Power/Nuclear Power Station, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-1065, Pertaining to Establishment of Restricted Areas, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-1170, Requirements Related to the Purchase of Fish from the Catcher, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-1240, Fisherman Identification Program, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-1280, Pertaining to Fishing License and Privilege Revocation, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 4VAC20-1320, Pertaining to Establishment of Restricted Area - Maritime Administration James River Reserve Fleet, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 7, 2023, to support this decision.

The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by conserving and promoting the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

The decision of the agency is to retain this regulation as is without making a change. The regulation as written promotes the general welfare of the seafood industry and conserves and promotes the seafood and marine resources of the Commonwealth.

Based on the Notice of Periodic Review, the agency has received no comments and has determined that there are no recommended amendments to the regulation. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any known federal or state law or regulation.

Contact Information: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248.

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TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD

Agency Notice

Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 9VAC20-60, Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Regulations. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of a periodic review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

Public comment period begins February 27, 2023, and ends March 20, 2023.

Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

Contact Information: 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.

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TITLE 12. HEALTH

STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

Agency Notice

Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 12VAC5-590, Waterworks Regulations. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of a periodic review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

Public comment period begins February 27, 2023, and ends March 20, 2023.

Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

Contact Information: Grant Kronenberg, Director of Compliance and Enforcement, Office of Drinking Water, Virginia Department of Health, James Madison Building, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 629-0989.

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TITLE 22. SOCIAL SERVICES

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Agency Notice

Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 22VAC40-680, Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

The notice of intended regulatory action to amend 22VAC40-680, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the agency notice of announcement.

Contact Information: Denise Surber, Program Manager, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7386.