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 the following regulation: 12VAC5-570, Commonwealth of Virginia Sanitary Regulations for Marinas and Boat Moorings. In response to the evolving marina industry in Virginia, the State Board of Health intends to revise and amend the regulation in an effort to improve boater accommodations and to ensure that boaters will have a place to dispose of sewage in a sanitary matter so as not to present a public health or environmental hazard resulting in a degradation of water quality.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-246 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 30, 2011.

Agency Contact: Preston Smith, Manager, Marina Programs, Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-7468, FAX (804) 864-7475, or email preston.smith@vdh.virginia.gov.