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 12VAC5-590, Waterworks Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to provide the Virginia Department of Health with the discretionary authority to require certain permitted waterworks owners to post a bond or deposit funds in escrow.

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, 32.1-170, and 32.1-174.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 18, 2012.

Agency Contact: Cathy Hanchey, Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA, telephone (804) 864-7506, or email cathy.hanchey@vdh.virginia.gov.