Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Forestry intends to consider amending 4VAC10-30, Virginia State Forest Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to implement Chapter 484 of the 2012 Acts of Assembly relating to state forest special use permits to hunt, trap, fish, ride bikes, and ride horses in a state forest. The regulations will establish an annual fee of $15 for special use permits to hunt, fish, trap, ride bikes, or ride horses.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 10.1-1101 and 10.1-1152 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 7, 2012.

Agency Contact: Ronald S. Jenkins, Administrative Officer, Department of Forestry, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 800, Charlottesville, VA 22903, telephone (434) 977-6555, FAX (434) 293-2768, or email ron.jenkins@dof.virginia.gov.