PERIODIC REVIEWS AND SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT REVIEWS
Vol. 41 Iss. 18 - April 21, 2025

TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS

BOARD OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

Agency Notice

Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 6VAC35-20, Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities. The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to amend 6VAC35-20, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the agency notice of announcement.

Agency Contact: Ken Davis, Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, Department of Juvenile Justice, 600 East Main Street, 20th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 807-0486, FAX (804) 371-6497, or email kenneth.davis@djj.virginia.gov.

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TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD

Agency Notice

Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 9VAC25-260, Water Quality Standards. The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to amend 9VAC25-260, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the agency notice of announcement.

Agency Contact David Whitehurst, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 774-9180, or email david.whitehurst@deq.virginia.gov.

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TITLE 11. GAMING

VIRGINIA LOTTERY BOARD

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Lottery Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 11VAC5-11, Public Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The board is publishing its report of findings dated March 25, 2025, to support this decision.

This regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare because the regulation ensures the efficient, honest, and economical operation and administration of the lottery and all matters necessary or desirable for the convenience of the purchasers of tickets or shares and the holders of winning tickets or shares.

The agency will amend this regulation to clarify definitions and terminology, correct capitalization and citations, and amend 11VAC5-11-50 to include language pertaining to an interested party's right to counsel in rulemaking proceedings in accordance with § 2.2-4007.02 B of the Code of Virginia.

There is a continued need for this regulation as it is essential to provide clear guidance related to the operation and administration of the Virginia Lottery. No complaints or comments were received during the public comment period. The edits will clarify the existing language, which does not appear to cause adverse economic impact on small businesses.

Contact Information: Amy Roper, Regulatory Coordinator, Virginia Lottery, 600 East Main Street, First Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 692-7133, FAX (804) 692-7325, or email aroper@valottery.com.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Lottery Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 11VAC5-20, Administration Regulations, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The board is publishing its report of findings dated March 25, 2025, to support this decision.

This regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare because the regulation ensures the efficient, honest, and economical operation and administration of the lottery and all matters necessary or desirable for the convenience of the purchasers of tickets or shares and the holders of winning tickets or shares.

The agency will amend this regulation to clarify definitions and terminology and to update language to reflect the transition to document-signing software, acceptable signature-required mailing options, and the addition of a video conferencing platform option.

There is a continued need for this regulation as it is essential to provide clear guidance related to the operation and administration of the Virginia Lottery. No complaints or comments were received during the public comment period. The edits will clarify the existing language, which does not appear to cause adverse economic impact on small businesses.

Contact Information: Amy Roper, Regulatory Coordinator, Virginia Lottery, 600 East Main Street, First Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 692-7133, FAX (804) 692-7325, or email aroper@valottery.com.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Lottery Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 11VAC5-31, Licensing Regulations, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The board is publishing its report of findings dated March 25, 2025, to support this decision.

This regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare because the regulation ensures the efficient, honest, and economical operation and administration of the lottery and all matters necessary or desirable for the convenience of the purchasers of tickets or shares and the holders of winning tickets or shares.

The agency will amend this regulation to remove and correct outdated terminology and related definitions and to update the fee amount and related forms.

There is a continued need for this regulation as it is essential to provide clear guidance related to the operation and administration of the Virginia Lottery. No complaints or comments were received during the public comment period. The edits will clarify the existing language, which does not appear to cause adverse economic impact on small businesses.

Contact Information: Amy Roper, Regulatory Coordinator, Virginia Lottery, 600 East Main Street, First Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 692-7133, FAX (804) 692-7325, or email aroper@valottery.com.

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Lottery Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 11VAC5-41, Lottery Game Regulations, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The board is publishing its report of findings dated March 25, 2025, to support this decision.

This regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare because the regulation ensures the efficient, honest, and economical operation and administration of the lottery and all matters necessary or desirable for the convenience of the purchasers of tickets or shares and the holders of winning tickets or shares.

The agency will amend this regulation to reflect current practice by adding, removing, and updating terminology and related definitions, adding additional prize claim options, correcting references, and updating related forms.

There is a continued need for this regulation as it is essential to provide clear guidance related to the operation and administration of the Virginia Lottery. No complaints or comments were received during the public comment period. The edits will clarify the existing language, which does not appear to cause adverse economic impact on small businesses.

Contact Information: Amy Roper, Regulatory Coordinator, Virginia Lottery, 600 East Main Street, First Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 692-7133, FAX (804) 692-7325, or email aroper@valottery.com.