TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the State Water Control Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 9VAC25-193, Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Concrete Products Facilities, and determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The department is publishing its report of findings dated January 11, 2021, to support this decision.
This regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare. The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable. The regulation is effective and continues to be needed and will be retained.
The general permit covers the discharge of process wastewater and stormwater associated with industrial activity from concrete products facilities, provided that the discharge is through a point source to surface waters. If this regulation were repealed, individual permits would be required to conduct these activities.
All commenters supported retaining the regulation without changes.
This regulation establishes procedures for obtaining coverage under this general permit, and portions of the regulation may be viewed as complex due to the technical requirements criteria included in the regulation. This regulation is clearly written and easily understandable.
The regulation does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation as the State Water Control Board is the delegated authority to regulate point source discharges to surface water. The State Water Control Board last reissued this regulation in 2019. This regulation is evaluated and necessary changes are made to the regulation when the permit is reissued.
The reissuance of the general VPDES permit accomplishes the objectives of applicable law, minimizes the costs to a small business owner, and simplifies the application process. Without the general permit, a small business owner would be required to obtain an individual permit, which would increase the complexity of a permit application and the costs to obtain permit coverage.
Contact Information: Melissa Porterfield, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (803) 698-4238.
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TITLE 12. HEALTH
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
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 following regulations are undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 12VAC5-421, Food Regulations; 12VAC5-440, Regulations for Summer Camps; 12VAC5-450, Rules and Regulations Governing Campgrounds; 12VAC5-460, Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Public Pools; and 12VAC5-462, Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Test Results. The review of these regulations will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018). The purpose of this review is to determine whether each regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to these regulations, including whether each 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.
Public comment period begins March 29, 2021, and ends April 19, 2021.
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 Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Kristin Marie Clay, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Environmental Health Services, Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, 5th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-7474.
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TITLE 24. TRANSPORTATION AND MOTOR VEHICLES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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 following regulations are undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 24VAC30-21, General Rules and Regulations of the Commonwealth Transportation Board; 24VAC30-50, Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Waysides and Rest Areas; 24VAC30-100, Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Parking Lots and Environs; 24VAC30-130, Rules Governing Prequalification and Classification; 24VAC30-210, Policy on Placing Utilities Underground; 24VAC30-420, Operation and Maintenance of Roads in Incorporated Towns Less Than 3,500; and 24VAC30-430, Maintenance of Roads Crossing the Interstate System. The review of these regulations will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018). The purpose of this review is to determine whether each regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to these regulations, including whether each 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.
Public comment period begins March 29, 2021, and ends May 14, 2021.
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 Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: JoAnne P. Maxwell, Agency Regulatory Coordinator, Governance and Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Transportation, 1401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-1830.