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 9VAC25-196, Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Non-Contact Cooling Water Discharges of 50,000 Gallons Per Day or Less. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend and reissue the existing Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Noncontact Cooling Water Discharges of 50,000 Gallons Per Day or Less. This general permit regulation establishes limitations, monitoring requirements, and other special conditions for point source discharges of noncontact cooling water of 50,000 gallons per day or less to surface waters in order to maintain surface water quality. The existing general permit expires on March 31, 2028, and must be amended and reissued to cover existing and new wastewater discharges from such sites. Some issues that may need to be addressed include (i) effluent limitations and monitoring frequencies, (ii) total maximum daily load requirements, (iii) special conditions, and (iv) any other issues that arise as a result of this notice of intent and during the technical advisory committee meetings.

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: July 15, 2026.

Agency Contact: Joseph Bryan, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 659-2659, or email joseph.bryan@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 9VAC25-860, Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Potable Water Treatment Plants. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend and reissue the existing Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Potable Water Treatment Plants. This general permit regulation establishes limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions for point source discharges of wastewater from potable water treatment plants to surface waters in order to maintain surface water quality. The existing general permit expires on June 30, 2028, and must be amended and reissued to cover existing and new wastewater discharges from such sites. Some issues that may need to be addressed include (i) effluent limitations and monitoring frequencies, (ii) total maximum daily load requirements, (iii) special conditions, and (iv) any other issues that arise as a result of this notice of intent and during the technical advisory committee meetings.

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.

Public Comment Deadline: July 15, 2026.

Agency Contact: Jeanette Ruiz, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 494-9636, or email jeanette.ruiz@deq.virginia.gov.

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 12VAC5-105, Rabies Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the regulation after a periodic review. The regulation ensures public awareness of approved rabies clinic locations and provides a model plan for rabies exposure response. Additionally, the regulation provides guidance for all providers and localities on maintaining rabies clinic data, the appropriate use of rabies vaccine exemptions, and the implementation of a model plan for rabies exposure response, including clearly defining local health department and local authority roles and responsibilities and effectively responding to companion animal and human exposures to rabies. Following a 2024 periodic review, the proposed amendments being considered will (i) conform the regulation to statutory changes; (ii) remove outdated information; (iii) update best practices; (iv) respond to industry, academia, and public health developments; (v) clarify regulatory standards; and (vi) possibly include any additional amendments deemed necessary in response to public comment or input from industry and subject matter experts.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 3.2-6521 and 32.1-12 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 29, 2026.

Agency Contact: Julia Murphy, DVM, State Epidemiological Veterinarian, Virginia Department of Health, 101 North 14th Street, 15th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-8113, fax (804) 864-8131, or email julia.murphy@vdh.virginia.gov.

TITLE 16. LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Virginia Employment Commission intends to consider promulgating 16VAC5-90, Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Regulation. The purpose of the proposed action is to promulgate regulations necessary and appropriate for implementation of a Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Insurance Program for the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to Chapters 981 and 1093 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly. The PFML Insurance Program will provide up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected leave per year to any eligible worker across the Commonwealth under certain conditions and after providing required documentation.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 60.2-801 and 60.2-811 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 15, 2026.

Agency Contact: Ashley Ervin, Policy Planning Specialist III, Virginia Employment Commission, 6606 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, telephone (804) 786-3020, or email ashley.ervin@vec.virginia.gov.