TITLE 12. HEALTH

STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Health intends to consider amending 12VAC5-501, Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction and Maintenance of Migrant Labor Camps. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation following a periodic review to ensure there is an effective regulatory program governing living quarters for migrant agricultural workers within the Commonwealth. The regulation has not undergone a comprehensive review since its promulgation over 20 years ago. This action proposes to (i) remove outdated information; (ii) add and amend text to reflect best practices and the latest science from industry, academia, public health experts, and other stakeholders; (iii) clarify regulatory and enforcement standards; and (iv) include any additional amendments deemed necessary in response to public comment or input from industry and subject matter experts.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-211 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 15, 2025.

Agency Contact: Kristin Marie Clay, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Environmental Health Services, Virginia Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Fifth Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-7474, or email kristin.clay@vdh.virginia.gov.