TITLE 8. EDUCATION

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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 Education intends to consider amending 8VAC20-23, Licensure Regulations for School Personnel, and 8VAC20-543, Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia.

The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the two regulations to create a less burdensome pathway for licensed elementary and special education teachers to add an Add-On Endorsement in Special Education Early Childhood. This endorsement will create a streamlined pathway for licensed elementary and special education teachers to serve children with disabilities from birth to five years of age without requiring completion of a full preparation program, major, or 27 graduate credit hours.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-298.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 11, 2026.

Agency Contact: Jim Chapman, Director of Board Relations, Department of Education, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, 25th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 750-8750, or email jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov.

TITLE 8. EDUCATION

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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 Education intends to consider amending 8VAC20-23, Licensure Regulations for School Personnel, and 8VAC20-543, Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia.

The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the two regulations to create a less burdensome pathway for licensed elementary and special education teachers to add an Add-On Endorsement in Special Education Early Childhood. This endorsement will create a streamlined pathway for licensed elementary and special education teachers to serve children with disabilities from birth to five years of age without requiring completion of a full preparation program, major, or 27 graduate credit hours.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-298.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 11, 2026.

Agency Contact: Jim Chapman, Director of Board Relations, Department of Education, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, 25th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 750-8750, or email jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov.

TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC25-120, Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges From Groundwater Remediation of Contaminated Sites, Dewatering Activities of Contaminated Sites, and Hydrostatic Tests. This regulatory action is needed to amend and reissue the existing Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges from Groundwater Remediation of Contaminated Sites, Dewatering Activities of Contaminated Sites, and Hydrostatic Tests. This general permit establishes limitations, monitoring requirements and other special conditions for point source discharges of wastewater from contaminated sites, groundwater remediation, dewatering, and hydrostatic testing to surface waters to maintain surface water quality. The existing general permit expires on February 29, 2028, and must be amended and reissued to cover existing and new wastewater discharges from such sites.

In addition, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the agency is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

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

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; § 402 of the Clean Water Act; 40 CFR Parts 122, 123, and 124.

Public Comment Deadline: March 11, 2026.

Agency Contact: Laura Galli, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 573-5674, or email laura.galli@deq.virginia.gov.

TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC25-194, Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Vehicle Wash Facilities and Laundry Facilities. This regulatory action is needed to amend and reissue the existing Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Vehicle Wash Facilities and Laundry Facilities. This general permit establishes limitations, monitoring requirements, and other special conditions for point source discharge of wastewater from vehicle wash facilities (primarily car wash and rental car businesses, car and truck dealerships, local or government fleet vehicle and equipment washing) and laundry facilities to surface waters in order to maintain surface water quality. The existing general permit expires on December 31, 2027, and must be amended and reissued to cover existing and new wastewater discharges from such sites.

In addition, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, DEQ is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

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

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; § 402 of the Clean Water Act; 40 CFR Parts 122, 123, and 124.

Public Comment Deadline: March 11, 2026.

Agency Contact: Azra Bilalagic, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 584-6674, or email azra.bilalagic@deq.virginia.gov.

TITLE 22. SOCIAL SERVICES

DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services intends to consider repealing 22VAC30-30, Provision of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services, and promulgating 22VAC30-31, Provision of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services. The chapter regulates the delivery of independent living services in the Commonwealth. These important services assist individuals with disabilities to live more independently and support an improved quality of life. The purpose of the proposed action is to promulgate a new chapter that includes (i) revisions suggested in public comment during the 2017 periodic review of the chapter; (ii) changes to the relevant federal law and federal regulations, including removal of outdated federal regulatory content; and (iii) reorganization of the chapter for a more logical, efficient, and clearer structure.

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

Statutory Authority: § 51.5-131 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 11, 2026.

Agency Contact: Charlotte Arbogast, Senior Policy Analyst and Regulatory Coordinator, Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, 5620 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 662-7093, FAX (804) 662-7663, or email charlotte.arbogast@dars.virginia.gov.