TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
Report of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the State Air Pollution Control Board conducted a small business impact review of 9VAC5-20, General Provisions, and determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The State Air Pollution Control Board is publishing its report of findings dated September 18, 2019, to support this decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
This regulation continues to be needed. It provides sources with the most cost-effective means of fulfilling ongoing state and federal requirements that protect air quality. No comments were received during the public comment period.
The regulation's level of complexity is appropriate to ensure that the regulated entity is able to meet its legal mandate as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. This regulation does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any state law or other state regulation.
This regulation was last reviewed in 2001. Over time, it generally becomes less expensive to characterize, measure, and mitigate the regulated pollutants that contribute to poor air quality. This regulation continues to provide the most efficient and cost-effective means to determine the level and impact of excess emissions and to control those excess emissions.
The department, through examination of the regulation, has determined that the regulatory requirements currently minimize the economic impact of emission control regulations on small businesses and thereby minimize the impact on existing and potential Virginia employers and their ability to maintain and increase the number of jobs in the Commonwealth.
Contact Information: Gary Graham, Regulatory Analyst, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4103, FAX (804) 698-4319, or email gary.graham@deq.virginia.gov.
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Environmental Quality is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of 9VAC5-190, Variance for Merck Stonewall Plant. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018).
The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
The comment period begins October 28, 2019, and ends November 18, 2019.
Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to the contact listed at the end of this notice.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Gary Graham, Regulatory Analyst, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4103, FAX (804) 698-4319, or email gary.graham@deq.virginia.gov.
VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Waste Management Board is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of 9VAC20-160, Voluntary Remediation Regulations. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018).
The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for 9VAC20-160, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the announcement of the periodic review.
Contact Information: Michelle Callahan, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4104, or email michelle.callahan@deq.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS
Report of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Board for Contractors conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC50-11, Public Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The Board for Contractors is publishing its report of findings dated September 27, 2019, to support this decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
Section 2.2-4007.02 of the Code of Virginia mandates the board to solicit the input of interested parties in the formation and development of its regulations. Therefore, the continued need for the regulation is established in statute. The regulation is necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare by establishing public participation guidelines that promote public involvement in the development, amendment, or repeal of an agency's regulation. By soliciting the input of interested parties, the board is better equipped to ensure contracting businesses and each individual certified or licensed as a tradesman, gas fitter, certified elevator mechanic, backflow prevention device worker, and water well systems provider have met minimum competencies.
No complaints or comments were received during the public comment period, and there does not appear to be a reason to amend or repeal the regulation. The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation.
The most recent periodic review of the regulation occurred in 2015. On September 24, 2019, the board discussed the regulation and, for the reasons stated in this section, determined that the regulation should not be amended or repealed but retained in its current form.
Contact Information: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Board for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, or email contractor@dpor.virginia.gov.
Report of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Board for Contractors conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC50-22, Board for Contractors Regulations, and determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The Board for Contractors is publishing its report of findings dated September 27, 2019, to support this decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
Section 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia gives authority to the Board for Contractors to promulgate regulations. The continued need for the regulation is established in statute. Repeal of the regulation would remove the current public protections provided by the regulation. The Board for Contractors provides protection to the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth by ensuring that only those individuals and firms that meet specific criteria set forth in the statutes and regulations are eligible to receive a license or training provider or course approval. The board is also tasked with ensuring that its regulants meet standards of practice that are set forth in the regulations.
No comments or complaints were received during the public comment period. The regulation is clearly written, easily understandable, and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation.
The most recent periodic review of the regulation occurred in 2015. On September 24, 2019, the board discussed the regulation and, for the reasons stated in this section, determined that the regulation should not be amended or repealed but retained in its current form.
Contact Information: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Board for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, or email contractor@dpor.virginia.gov.
Report of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Board for Contractors conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC50-30, Individual License and Certification Regulations, and determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The Board for Contractors is publishing its report of findings dated September 27, 2019, to support this decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
Section 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia gives authority to the Board for Contractors to promulgate regulations. The continued need for the regulation is established in statute. Repeal of the regulation would remove the current public protections provided by the regulation. The Board for Contractors provides protection to the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth by ensuring that only those individuals who meet specific criteria set forth in the statutes and regulations are eligible to receive a license, certification, and training provider or course approval. The board is also tasked with ensuring that its regulants meet standards of practice that are set forth in the regulations.
No comments or complaints were received during the public comment period. The regulation is clearly written, easily understandable, and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation.
The most recent periodic review of the regulation occurred in 2015. On September 24, 2019, the board discussed the regulation and, for the reasons stated in this section, determined that the regulation should not be amended or repealed but retained in its current form.
Contact Information: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Board for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, or email contractor@dpor.virginia.gov.
BOARD OF COUNSELING
Report of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Counseling conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC115-15, Delegation of Informal Fact-Finding to an Agency Subordinate, and determined that this regulation should be amended.
The fast-track regulatory action for 18VAC115-15, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the report of findings.
Contact Information: Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director, Board of Counseling, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4406, FAX (804) 527-4435, or email jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION
Report of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC120-30, Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners, and determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation is publishing its report of findings dated September 27, 2019, to support this decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
Section 54.1-1802.1 of the Code of Virginia requires that the Director of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation "promulgate regulations necessary for the reasonable administration of this chapter in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the establishment of minimum qualifications for the operators of polygraphs and other detection devices." Repeal of the regulation would remove the current public protections provided by the regulation. The director, through the licensing program, provides protection to the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth by ensuring that only those individuals and firms that meet specific criteria set forth in the statutes and regulations are eligible to receive a license or approval as a polygraph school. The director is also tasked with ensuring that regulants meet standards of practice that are set forth in the regulations.
No comments or complaints were received during the public comment period. The regulation is clearly written, easily understandable, and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation.
The most recent periodic review of the regulation occurred in 2015. On September 16, 2019, the director reviewed the regulation and, for the reasons stated in this section, determined that the regulation should not be amended or repealed but retained in its current form.
Contact Information: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-7226, FAX (866) 430-1033, or email polygraph@dpor.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 22. SOCIAL SERVICES
STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, 22VAC40-90, Regulation for Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Care Centers is undergoing a periodic review. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018).
The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
The comment period begins October 28, 2019, and ends November 18, 2019.
Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to the contact listed at the end of this notice.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Judith McGreal, Program Development Consultant, Division of Licensing Programs, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7132, or email judith.mcgreal@dss.virginia.gov.
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, 22VAC40-100, Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Caring Institutions is undergoing a periodic review. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018).
The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
The comment period begins October 28, 2019, and ends November 18, 2019.
Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to the contact listed at the end of this notice.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Tammy Trestrail, Consultant, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804)726-7132, or email tammy.trestrail@dss.virginia.gov.