Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Safety and Health Codes Board intends to consider promulgating 16VAC25-200, Virginia Voluntary Protection Program. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt definitions, rules, and standards required by § 40.1-49.13 of the Code of Virginia that are needed to operate the Virginia Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). The VPP is designed to recognize and promote exceptional safety and health management programs. In VPP, the Department of Labor and Industry's Occupational Safety and Health Program, management, and labor establish a cooperative relationship at a general industry or public sector workplace that has implemented a strong safety and health program.

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

Statutory Authority: § 40.1-49.13 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 31, 2015.

Agency Contact: Regina P. Cobb, Agency Management Analyst Senior, Department of Labor and Industry, Main Street Centre, 600 East Main Street, Suite 207, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-0610, FAX (804) 786-8418, or email cobb.regina@dol.gov.