TITLE 12. HEALTH

STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Health intends to consider amending 12VAC5-610, Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action, which follows a 2023 periodic review, is to amend the regulation based on current industry standards and comments received from stakeholder working groups to (i) protect public health and the environment, (ii) address changes in current industry standards and practice, (iii) clarify regulatory language, and (iv) improve consistency with other regulations related to onsite sewage systems and sewage handling. Additionally, possible regulatory reductions will be considered as part of this action.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-164 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: May 21, 2025.

Agency Contact: Anne Powell, Environmental Health Coordinator, Virginia Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-8107, or email anne.powell@vdh.virginia.gov.