Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC25-210, Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) change the overall organization of the regulation so that it is more reader-friendly; (ii) incorporate policies and guidance developed in recent years; (iii) incorporate certain federal regulatory provisions relative to the program; and (iv) clarify the regulatory text by correcting grammar, spelling, cross references, and errors. Other amendments to the regulation may be considered by the board based on comments received in response to this notice or discussions of the regulatory advisory panel.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; § 401 of the Clean Water Act.

Public Comment Deadline: July 2, 2014.

Agency Contact: William K. Norris, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4022, FAX (804) 698-4347, TTY (804) 698-4021, or email william.norris@deq.virginia.gov.