Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services has WITHDRAWN the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for 2VAC5-60, Rules and Regulations Governing the Operation of Livestock Markets, which was published in 27:13 VA.R. 1479 February 28, 2011. This action is being withdrawn as the agency is unable to complete the drafting of a proposed regulation until the federal government has completed its work to finalize rules that directly impact the proposed state regulation.

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles C. Broaddus, Program Manager, Office of Veterinary Services, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-2483, FAX (804) 371-2380, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email charles.broaddus@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services has WITHDRAWN the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for 2VAC5-120, Rules and Regulations Governing the Recordkeeping By Virginia Cattle Dealers for the Control or Eradication of Brucellosis of Cattle, which was published in 27:13 VA.R. 1479 February 28, 2011. This action is being withdrawn as the agency is unable to complete the drafting of a proposed regulation until the federal government has completed its work to finalize rules that directly impact the proposed state regulation.

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles C. Broaddus, Program Manager, Office of Veterinary Services, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-2483, FAX (804) 371-2380, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email charles.broaddus@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Environmental Quality has WITHDRAWN the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for 9VAC15-80, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Water Related) Permit by Rule Regulation, which was published in 27:25 VA.R. 2649 August 15, 2011. The action is being withdrawn as the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality has determined that it is not necessary or appropriate to develop a permit-by-rule for water related small renewable energy projects at this time. See the General Notices section of this issue of the Virginia Register for a related notice by the Department of Environmental Quality.

Agency Contact: Carol C. Wampler, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4579, FAX (804) 698-4346, or email carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Social Services intends to consider amending 22VAC40-771, Adult Services Approved Providers. The purpose of the proposed action is to provide a general review of this regulation, which sets forth standards for adult services providers who are approved by the local department of social services. This proposed regulatory action will also amend the regulation to (i) clarify regulation content that may be unclear, inconsistent, or outdated; and (ii) utilize person-centered language throughout the regulation.

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

Statutory Authority: § 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 1, 2012.

Agency Contact: Paige McCleary, Department of Social Services, Division of Family Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7536, FAX (804) 726-7895, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email paige.mccleary@dss.virginia.gov.