Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Air Pollution Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC5-140, Regulation for Emissions Trading Programs. The purpose of the proposed action is to develop a regulation, in accordance with Executive Directive 11 (2017), "Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Electric Power Facilities and Growing Virginia's Clean Energy Economy," that (i) ensures that Virginia is trading-ready to allow for the use of market-based mechanisms and the trading of carbon dioxide (CO₂) allowances through a multistate trading program, and (ii) establishes abatement mechanisms that provide for a corresponding level of stringency to CO₂ limits imposed in other states with such limits.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 10.1-1308 and 10.1-1322.3 of the Code of Virginia; §§ 108, 109, 110, and 302 of the Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part 51.

Public Comment Deadline: July 26, 2017.

Agency Contact: Karen G. Sabasteanski, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4426, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email karen.sabasteanski@deq.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending 12VAC30-10, State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions; 12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services; 12VAC30-60, Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care; and 12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services, relating to changes to the psychiatric residential treatment service program. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the regulations for group homes and residential treatment facilities for individuals younger than the age of 21 years. The action includes changes to the following areas: (i) provider qualifications including acceptable licensing standards; (ii) preadmission assessment requirements; (iii) program requirements; (iv) new discharge planning and care coordination requirements; and (v) language enhancements for utilization review requirements to clarify program requirements and help providers avoid payment retractions.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: July 26, 2017.

Agency Contact: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Supervisor, Policy Division, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email emily.mcclellan@dmas.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending 12VAC30-10, State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions; 12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services; 12VAC30-60, Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care; and 12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services, relating to changes to the psychiatric residential treatment service program. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the regulations for group homes and residential treatment facilities for individuals younger than the age of 21 years. The action includes changes to the following areas: (i) provider qualifications including acceptable licensing standards; (ii) preadmission assessment requirements; (iii) program requirements; (iv) new discharge planning and care coordination requirements; and (v) language enhancements for utilization review requirements to clarify program requirements and help providers avoid payment retractions.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: July 26, 2017.

Agency Contact: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Supervisor, Policy Division, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email emily.mcclellan@dmas.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending 12VAC30-10, State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions; 12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services; 12VAC30-60, Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care; and 12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services, relating to changes to the psychiatric residential treatment service program. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the regulations for group homes and residential treatment facilities for individuals younger than the age of 21 years. The action includes changes to the following areas: (i) provider qualifications including acceptable licensing standards; (ii) preadmission assessment requirements; (iii) program requirements; (iv) new discharge planning and care coordination requirements; and (v) language enhancements for utilization review requirements to clarify program requirements and help providers avoid payment retractions.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: July 26, 2017.

Agency Contact: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Supervisor, Policy Division, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email emily.mcclellan@dmas.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending 12VAC30-10, State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions; 12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services; 12VAC30-60, Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care; and 12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services, relating to changes to the psychiatric residential treatment service program. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the regulations for group homes and residential treatment facilities for individuals younger than the age of 21 years. The action includes changes to the following areas: (i) provider qualifications including acceptable licensing standards; (ii) preadmission assessment requirements; (iii) program requirements; (iv) new discharge planning and care coordination requirements; and (v) language enhancements for utilization review requirements to clarify program requirements and help providers avoid payment retractions.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: July 26, 2017.

Agency Contact: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Supervisor, Policy Division, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email emily.mcclellan@dmas.virginia.gov.