GENERAL NOTICES/ERRATA    
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
    Notice of Periodic Review
    Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) and §§ 2.2-4007.1  and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)  is conducting a periodic review of a regulation of the State Air Pollution  Control Board, specifically, 9VAC5-130, Regulation for Open Burning.
    The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles  in Executive Order 14 (2010) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia. The  purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be  terminated, amended, or retained in its current form.
    The department and the board are seeking public comments on the  review of any issue relating to the regulation including whether (i) the  regulation is effective in achieving its goals; (ii) the regulation is  essential to protect the health, safety, or welfare of citizens or for the  economical performance of important governmental functions; (iii) there are  available alternatives for achieving the purpose of the regulation; (iv) there  are less burdensome and less intrusive alternatives for achieving the purpose  of the regulation; and (v) the regulation is clearly written and easily  understandable by the affected persons. The department and board are also  seeking public comments on ways to minimize the economic impact on small  businesses in a manner consistent with the purpose of the regulation.
    In addition, the department and board seek public input on the  following specific issues.
    1. Since the open burning regulation was originally promulgated  in 1972, methods for addressing open burning have evolved. Although the  population has increased and cities and towns have expanded, so too have  methods of dealing with certain waste materials; for example, opportunities for  composting have increased. Numerous localities have also adopted open burning  ordinances that address their local concerns. In addition, areas with  recognized pollution problems, such as ozone nonattainment areas, have open  burning restrictions that enable the Commonwealth to meet targeted national  standards. In the interests of encouraging local control of what is essentially  a local issue, should the statewide open burning regulation be limited to  VOC/NOX control areas (see 9VAC5-20-206), which correspond to  localities with recognized air pollution issues?
    2. If a statewide rule is retained: 9VAC5-130-40 A 5 allows  open burning in "urban areas" for the on-site destruction of leaves  and tree, yard, and garden trimmings located on private property if no  regularly scheduled public or private collection service is available. In  "non-urban" areas, such open burning is permitted regardless of the  availability of collection service. Urban areas are defined generally in 9VAC5-10  (General Definitions), with the specific localities listed in 9VAC5-20-201.  This list is based in part on the federal list of urbanized areas. Since  population characteristics are not necessarily indicative of an air pollution  problem, should the criteria for burning limitations be based on urban areas,  or simply whether or not collection service is available? If urban areas  continue to be a determining criteria, should the state list be revised to  reflect the most current federal list of urbanized areas and clusters? Or  perhaps something else?
    3. If a statewide rule is retained: The term  "on-site" originally was added to limit open burning where the waste  material was generated. However, it is believed that there may be air pollution  and waste management benefits associated with removal of debris from one site  and burning it at another. Should open burning be limited to on-site  destruction of waste generated at the site, or should open burning be allowed  off-site?
    The regulation may be viewed on the DEQ air regulation webpage at  http://www.deq.state.va.us/air/regulations/air130.html.
    The purpose of the regulation is (i) to limit or, in some  instances, prohibit open burning and to establish requirements to restrict  emissions of particulates and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during the peak  ozone season to the level necessary for the protection of public health and  welfare and (ii) to provide guidance to local governments on the adoption of  ordinances to regulate open burning. This regulation is designed to protect the  public health and welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to  the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth and to provide the necessary  procedures and rules by which the statute may be administered.
    The comment period begins February 13, 2012, and ends on March  5, 2012.
    Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory  Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm.  Comments may also be sent to Mary E. Major, Office of Regulatory Affairs,  Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218  (deliveries can be made to 629 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219), telephone  (804) 698-4424, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email mary.major@deq.virginia.gov.
    Comments must include the commenter's name and address  (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment  from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of  the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the  Virginia Register of Regulations.
    STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION
    Bureau of Insurance
    February 1, 2012
    Administrative Letter  2012-01
    TO: All Carriers  Licensed to Market Credit Life Insurance or Credit Accident and Sickness  Insurance in Virginia
    RE: Credit Insurance Experience Exhibits
    § 38.2-3730 of the Code of  Virginia
    In accordance with § 38.2-3730 B of the Code of Virginia,  adjustments to the prima facie rates applicable to credit life and credit  accident and sickness insurance for the triennium commencing January 1, 2013  will be established and published later this year.
    This letter serves as a reminder to all carriers licensed to  write either or both of these coverages that the Credit Insurance Experience  Exhibit (CIEE) for the 2011 reporting year, from which information will be  obtained to properly calculate these rates, must be submitted to the Commission  no later than April 1, 2012.
    In order to expedite the review process, we are requesting  that ALL carriers complete the attached questionnaire. This questionnaire will  enable the Bureau of Insurance (the Bureau) to identify carriers who have  Virginia experience to report on the CIEE from those who do not have any  Virginia experience to report. Carriers who have experience to report must  answer all questions and submit the questionnaire and the completed CIEE to the  Life and Health Forms and Rates Section of the Bureau. Because of the time  constraints under which the rate calculation must be completed, it is  imperative that complete and accurate CIEEs are provided to the Bureau on or  before April 1, 2012. Please note that carriers with no experience to report  are not required to answer questions 1-9 on the questionnaire, however, all  carriers must return the questionnaire to the Bureau with the company's name,  NAIC # and contact information completed.
    New this year is a Company Filing Portal that will allow  carriers to submit the questionnaire and, if required, the CIEE electronically.  To access the questionnaire and the portal, go to http://www.scc.virginia.gov/boi/co/miscforms.aspx,  and scroll down to "Credit Insurance Experience Exhibit". You will  also note that there are instructions on the website for submitting the  documents through the portal.
    Attached to this administrative letter are examples of some of  the problems identified with CIEE filings in previous years. In some instances,  although information was correct, an explanation was necessary to properly  evaluate the information. Carriers are hereby directed to review the attachment  to ensure that similar problems do not recur this year. Please note that the  CIEE must be filed on a direct basis, i.e. before taking into account  reinsurance ceded. Only carriers who have Virginia experience to report are  required to complete and submit the CIEE to the Bureau. All carriers must  submit the completed questionnaire.
    We strongly encourage all carriers to submit the  questionnaires and the CIEEs, if required, to the Life and Health Forms and  Rates Section via the portal.
    Please contact the Bureau with any questions or requests for  clarification. Questions or requests for clarification regarding the filing of  required documents should be directed to Amanda  McCauley, telephone (804) 371-0034, or email amanda.mccauley@scc.virginia.gov.
    Questions or requests for clarification regarding the use of  the portal should be directed to Trish Todd, telephone (804) 371-9195, or email  trish.todd@scc.virginia.gov.
    /s/ Jacqueline K. Cunningham
  Commissioner of Insurance
    The following are examples  of problems identified in filings of the Credit Insurance Experience Exhibits  (CIEEs) in previous reporting years.  Companies are directed to review the  information below to ensure that similar problems do not recur in their 2011  CIEEs. Any of the following situations legitimately applicable to a 2011 CIEE  should include an appropriate explanation in the attached questionnaire.
    ·          Wrong state submitted, state not indicated, or Virginia experience  not separated. The Bureau received a number of exhibits in which a section was  missing, the wrong state or year was submitted, or Virginia experience was not  provided separately, i.e. Grand Totals.
    ·          Prima facie premium not listed.  The prima facie premium is  needed to evaluate the rates.  Each company should explicitly state the prima  facie premium on the appropriate exhibit line, even if it is the same as earned  premium.
    ·          Prima facie premiums greater than earned premiums.  While this  may not be a problem, our experience is that most companies charge the maximum  rate allowed.  This may be indicative of a miscalculation, especially on MOB  business.
    ·          Earned premiums greater than prima facie premium.  For MOB  business, this may be indicative of a miscalculation. Such premiums violate  statutes unless the premium rates have been approved.  If the premium rates  have been approved, we ask that reporting carriers provide the Bureau with the  approval date(s) to facilitate our analysis.
    ·          Changes in the reserves reported from the end of one reporting  year to the beginning of the subsequent reporting year. This can cause  previously charged premium and claims to disappear. It can also cause claims  without corresponding premium and vice versa. Restatement of opening reserves  merely results in delay and unnecessary expense for the Bureau and, in light of  the purpose of these CIEEs, companies should ensure that opening reserves (at  the beginning of the year) are equal to closing reserves (at the end of the  previous year).
    ·          Claim reserve errors. These cause inaccurate incurred claims and  may also indicate inadequate reserves for the product line.
    ·          Premium reserve errors. These cause inaccurate premium reserve  calculations.
    ·          Assumption reinsurance transactions. If any business is transferred  by assumption reinsurance, include a cover letter identifying the companies  involved and the reserve amounts impacted by the transaction.
    ·          Company Name Changes or Mergers. If the reporting company has  changed its name and/or has been involved in a merger, full details should be  provided to enable the Bureau of Insurance to appropriately combine experience  for the past three years.
    ·          Calculation of Earned Premium at Prima Facie Rates.  Prima facie  premium must be calculated using the prima facie rates approved and published  by the Bureau effective January 1, 2010. Approval by the Bureau to charge  alternate rates or use alternative rate structures does not constitute a change  to the published prima facie rates, and these alternative rates or rates structures  should not be used in calculating earned premium at prima facie rates.
    Questionnaire
    Company Name: ______________________________
    NAIC #: ____________
    For calendar year 2011, did the company have any earned  premiums or incurred claims?
    ______ Yes  ______ No
    If "yes," please complete the entire questionnaire.  If "no," please proceed to the last page and complete the contact  information only. Responses to questions 1-9 are not required.
    1. Are both the earned premiums and earned premiums at prima  facie rates stated?  
         _____Yes  _____No 
    What adjustments, if any, were made to the earned premiums at  prima facie rates? Please explain in detail how the adjustments were made. If  none were made, please explain why not.
    2. Are incurred claims stated without stating earned premiums  and earned premiums at prima facie rates?  ____Yes  _____No  If "yes,"  please explain.
     
    3. Are the beginning of year (BOY) reserves equal to the prior  years' stated end of year (EOY) reserves? _____Yes  _____No  If "no,"  please provide a detailed explanation. (This applies to the premium, IBNR and  claim reserves.)
     
    4. Are the BOY reserves positive but no data was reported last  year?  _____Yes  ____No  If "yes," please explain.
     
    5. Has the reserve methodology changed since the prior year’s  CIEE was filed in Virginia?  
        ____Yes  _____No  If "yes," please explain.
     
    6. Was any business transferred by assumption reinsurance?   _____Yes  _____No  If "yes," identify the companies involved and  explain how any values in the CIEE have been impacted by the transaction.
     
    7. Has the Company changed its name or has the Company been  involved in a merger since the prior year's CIEE was filed in Virginia?   _____Yes  _____No  If "yes," please provide complete details in order  that the Bureau of Insurance can appropriately combine experience for the past  three years. 
     
    8. Have all totals been verified as correct?  _____Yes   _____No  If "no," please explain.
     
    9. Does the CIEE contain any negative numbers?  _____Yes   _____No   If "yes," please provide a detailed explanation.
           |   | Completed by: ___________________________ Title:     __________________________________ Date:    ___________________________________ Phone #: ________________________________ Email Address:    ___________________________ | 
  
    (Revised 2/1/12)
    Notice of Periodic Review
    Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) and §§ 2.2-4007.1  and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)  is conducting a periodic review of the Variance for Rocket Motor Test  Operations at Atlantic Research Corporation Orange County Facility, 9VAC5-220.
    The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles  in Executive Order 14 (2010) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.
    The purpose of the review is to determine whether the  regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. The  department and the board are seeking public comments on the review of any issue  relating to the regulation including whether (i) the regulation is effective in  achieving its goals; (ii) the regulation is essential to protect the health,  safety, or welfare of citizens or for the economical performance of important  governmental functions; (iii) there are available alternatives for achieving  the purpose of the regulation; (iv) there are less burdensome and less  intrusive alternatives for achieving the purpose of the regulation; and (v) the  regulation is clearly written and easily understandable by the affected  persons. In addition, the department and the board are seeking public comment  on ways to minimize the economic impact on small businesses in a manner  consistent with the purpose of the regulation.
    The regulation may be viewed on the DEQ air regulation webpage at  http://www.deq.state.va.us/air/regulations/air220.html.
    The comment period begins February 13, 2012, and ends on March  5, 2012.
    Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory  Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm.  Comments may also be sent to Mary E. Major, Office of Regulatory Affairs,  Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218  (deliveries can be made to 629 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219), telephone  (804) 698-4424, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email mary.major@deq.virginia.gov.
    Comments must include the commenter's name and address  (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment  from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of  the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the  Virginia Register of Regulations.
    STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
    Revised Help America Vote Act State Plan - Notice of Public  Comment Period
    The Virginia State Board of Elections (SBE) is required to  develop and adopt a state plan, pursuant to 42 USC § 15404, to  receive federal funds under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The state  plan is developed in consultation with a committee of stakeholders in the  electoral process and is amended whenever there is a material change to the  plan. The Commonwealth's plan was last amended in 2006. SBE has developed  proposed revisions to the HAVA state plan in consultation with its HAVA  advisory committee.
    In accordance with 42 USC § 15406, the SBE will be  accepting public comments on the adoption of the revised HAVA state plan from  February 1, 2012, to March 1, 2012. The draft state plan and instructions for  submitting comments will be available on SBE's website at www.sbe.virginia.gov  beginning February 1, 2012. All comments will be considered prior to final  adoption of the state plan.
    Contact Information: Edgardo Cortes, Grants Manager, State  Board of Elections, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-8901,  or email edgardo.cortes@sbe.virginia.gov.
    DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
    Notice of Periodic Review
    Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) and §§ 2.2-4007.1  and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)  is conducting a periodic review of 9VAC15-30, Regulations for the Certification  of Recycling Machinery and Equipment for Local Tax Exemption Purposes.
    The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles  in Executive Order 14 (2010) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.
    The purpose of this review is to determine whether this  regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. The  department is seeking public comments on the review of any issue relating to  the regulations including whether (i) the regulations are effective in  achieving their goals; (ii) the regulations are essential to protect the  health, safety, or welfare of citizens or for the economical performance of  important governmental functions; (iii) there are available alternatives for  achieving the purpose of the regulations; (iv) there are less burdensome and  less intrusive alternatives for achieving the purpose of the regulations; and  (v) the regulations are clearly written and easily understandable by the  affected persons. In addition, the department is seeking public comments on  ways to minimize the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent  with the purpose of the regulations.
    The purpose of these regulations is to provide the procedures  and rules by which § 58.1-3661 of the Code of Virginia may be  administered. The statute specifies that recycling machinery and equipment  certified by the Department of Environmental Quality may be eligible for a  local property tax exemption. This section of the statute allows the governing  body of any county, city, or town to exempt or partially exempt qualifying  machinery or equipment from local taxation. Section 58.1-3661 of the Code of  Virginia requires that these regulations be promulgated. These regulations are  designed to provide procedures for the certification of recycling machinery  with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses  of the Commonwealth and to provide the necessary procedures and rules by which  the statute may be administered. The regulations may be viewed in their  entirety at http://leg1.state.va.us/000/reg/TOC09015.HTM#C0030.
    The comment period begins February 13, 2012, and ends on March  5, 2012.
    Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory  Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm.  Comments may also be sent to Gary E. Graham, Regulatory Analyst, Office of  Regulatory Affairs, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105,  Richmond, VA 23218 (deliveries can be made to 629 East Main Street, Richmond, VA  23219), telephone (804) 698-4103, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email gary.graham@deq.virginia.gov.
    Comments must include the commenter's name and address  (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment  from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of  the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the  Virginia Register of Regulations.
    Proposed Revision to the Commonwealth of Virginia State  Implementation Plan
    Notice of action: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)  is announcing an opportunity for public comment on a proposed revision to the  Commonwealth of Virginia state implementation plan (SIP). The SIP is a plan  developed by the Commonwealth in order to fulfill its responsibilities under  the federal Clean Air Act to attain and maintain the ambient air quality  standards promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under  the Act. The Commonwealth intends to submit relevant portions of the amended  regulations to EPA as revisions to the SIP in accordance with the requirements  of § 110(a) of the federal Clean Air Act.
    Regulations affected: The regulations affected by this action  are as follows: Emission Standards for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Article  43 of 9VAC5-40, Existing Stationary Sources; Environmental Protection Agency  Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, Article 5 of 9VAC5-50, New  and Modified Stationary Sources; and Regulation for Open Burning, 9VAC5-130.
    Purpose of notice: DEQ is seeking comment on the issue of  whether the regulation amendments should be submitted as a revision to the SIP.
    Public comment period: February 13, 2012, to March 14, 2012.
    Public hearing: A public hearing may be conducted if a request  is made in writing to the contact listed below. In order to be considered, the  request must include the full name, address, and telephone number of the person  requesting the hearing and be received by DEQ by the last day of the comment  period. Notice of the date, time, and location of any requested public hearing  will be announced in a separate notice and another 30-day comment period will  be conducted.
    Public comment stage: The regulation amendments are exempt from  the state administrative procedures for adoption of regulations contained in  Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act by the provisions of § 2.2-4006  A 3 of the Administrative Process Act as they are changes in form, style, and  technical corrections. Since the amendments are exempt from administrative  procedures for the adoption of regulations, DEQ is accepting comment only on  the issue cited above under "purpose of notice" and not on the  content of the regulation amendments.
    Description of proposal: In essence, the proposed revision will  consist of amendments to existing regulation provisions to update regulatory  cross-references. The Solid Waste Management Regulations were amended and  recodified to create a new chapter 9VAC20-81, which became effective March 16,  2011. It is now necessary to update the citations to the Solid Waste Management  Regulations in the State Air Pollution Control Board's regulations.
    Federal information: This notice is being given to satisfy the  public participation requirements of federal regulations (40 CFR 51.102)  and not any provision of state law. Except as noted below, the proposal will be  submitted as a revision to the Commonwealth of Virginia SIP under § 110(a)  of the federal Clean Air Act in accordance with 40 CFR 51.104. It is planned to  submit the provisions of the proposal relevant to Article 43 of 9VAC5-40 and  9VAC5-130 as revisions to the Commonwealth of Virginia SIP. The provisions of  Article 5 of 9VAC5-50 and 9VAC5-130-100 are not part of the Commonwealth's SIP;  those provisions will be provided for information only and not as part of the  SIP.
    How to comment: DEQ accepts written comments by email, fax, and  postal mail. In order to be considered, comments must include the full name,  address, and telephone number of the person commenting and be received by DEQ  by the last day of the comment period. Commenters submitting faxes are  encouraged to provide the signed original by postal mail within one week. All  testimony, exhibits, and documents received are part of the public record.
    To review regulation documents: The proposal and any supporting  documents are available on the DEQ Air Public Notices for Plans website (http://www.deq.state.va.us/air/permitting/planotes.html).  The documents may also be obtained by contacting the DEQ representative named  below. The public may review the documents between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  of each business day until the close of the public comment period at the following  DEQ locations: 
    1) Main Street Office, 8th Floor, 629 East Main Street,  Richmond, VA, telephone (804) 698-4070, 
    2) Southwest Regional Office, 355 Deadmore Street, Abingdon,  VA, telephone (540) 676-4800, 
    3) Blue Ridge Regional Office, Roanoke Location, 3019 Peters  Creek Road, Roanoke, VA, telephone (540) 562-6700, 
    4) Blue Ridge Regional Office, Lynchburg Location, 7705  Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA, telephone (804) 582-5120, 
    5) Valley Regional Office, 4411 Early Road, Harrisonburg, VA, telephone  (540) 574-7800, 
    6) Piedmont Regional Office, 4949-A Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, telephone  (804) 527-5020, 
    7) Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA,  telephone (703) 583-3800, and 
    8) Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Blvd., Virginia  Beach, VA, telephone (757) 518-2000.
    Contact for public comments, document requests, and additional  information: Karen G. Sabasteanski, Policy Analyst, Office of Regulatory  Affairs, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218,  telephone (804) 698-4426, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email karen.sabasteanski@deq.virginia.gov.
    Total Maximum Daily Load for Washington County
    Purpose of notice: To seek public comment on (i) a draft permit  from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that will allow the  continued release of treated wastewater into a water body in Washington County,  Virginia and (ii) a proposed modification to the completed total maximum daily  load (TMDL) study for that same water body.
    First public notice issue date: February 13, 2012.
    Public comment period: February 13, 2012, to March 14, 2012.
    Permit name and number: Virginia Pollutant Discharge  Elimination System Permit - Wastewater (VA0087378) issued by DEQ under the  authority of the State Water Control Board.
    Name and address of applicant: Washington County Public Service  Authority, 25122 Regal Drive, Abingdon, VA 24212.
    Name and address of facility: Hall Creek WWTP, 32430 Lee  Highway, Glade Spring, VA 24340
    Project description - Permit reissuance: Washington County  Service Authority has applied for reissuance of the referenced permit. The  applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewater at a rate of 0.95  million gallons per day (MGD) into Hall Creek in Washington County in the Lower  Middle Fork Holston watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river  and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to  amounts that protect water quality: pH, BOD5, suspended solids,  total residual chlorine, bacteria, ammonia nitrogen, and dissolved oxygen. The  permit conditions and effluent limitations and monitoring requirements are  being tiered for the existing design flow of 0.63 MGD and the future design  flow of 0.95 MGD. The sludge disposal plan consists of shipment of the  stabilized and dewatered sludge to the BFI Carters' Valley Landfill in Hawkins  County, Tennessee.
    How to comment and/or request a public hearing for the permit  reissuance: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by email, fax,  or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by  DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing  addresses, and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons  represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must  include: (i) the reason why a public hearing is requested; (ii) a brief,  informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the  requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what  extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit; and  (iii) specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the  permit with suggested revisions. DEQ may hold a public hearing, including  another comment period, if public response is significant and there are  substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit. 
    Project description - Cedar, Hall, Byers, and Hutton Creek TMDL  (three creeks) study modifications: 
    1) The TMDL for sediment was approved by the Environmental  Protection Agency on June 17, 2004, and can be found at the following website: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/tmdl/apptmdls/tenbigrvr/mfholbc.pdf.  DEQ proposes to revise the sediment TMDL to accommodate the changes to the  original TMDL accounting used to calculate the Hall Creek water quality TMDL  allocations for TSS as outlined below. 
    2) The TMDL for bacteria was approved on February 2, 2001, and  can be found at the following website: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/tmdl/apptmdls/tenbigrvr/mfholstn.pdf.  The revised bacteria and sediment TMDLs will be changed to accommodate a flow  discharge rate of 0.95 million gallons per day for the previously permitted  facility, Hall Creek WWTP (VA0087378). Future growth allocation will also be  incorporated into both TMDL studies. Previously overlooked preexisting  construction permits will be incorporated as modeled. A conversion from fecal  coliform to E. coli will be implemented to accommodate a change in water  quality standards for bacteria. Updating the allocations, reductions, and associated  text in the Three Creeks TMDLs will protect and preserve water quality, will  replace the original and incorrect data used in TMDL development, and will not  result in a TMDL value change. 
    How to comment on the TMDL modification: DEQ accepts comments by  email, fax, or postal mail. All comments must be in writing and be received by  DEQ during the comment period. The public also may request a public meeting. Submittals  must include the names, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers of the  commenter and of all persons represented by the commenter.
    Contact for public comments, document requests and additional  information: Allen Newman, Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest  Regional Office, 355 Deadmore Street, P.O. Box 1688, Abingdon, VA 24212, telephone  (276) 676-4800, FAX (276) 676-4899, or email allen.newman@deq.virginia.gov.
    The public may review the documents at the DEQ office named  above.
    STATE LOTTERY DEPARTMENT
    Director's Orders
    The following Director's Orders of the State Lottery Department  were filed with the Virginia Registrar of Regulations on January 19, 2012,  January 20, 2012, and January 24, 2012. The orders may be viewed at the State  Lottery Department, 900 East Main Street, Richmond, VA, or at the office of the  Registrar of Regulations, 910 Capitol Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond, VA.
    Director's Order Number One  (12)
    Virginia's On-Line Game "Cash 5" Final Rules for Game  Operation (effective January 24, 2012. Upon the effective date, these rules  shall supersede and replace any and all prior Virginia Lottery "Cash  5" game rules.)
    Director's Order Number  Fifteen (12)
    Virginia's Instant Game Lottery 1321; "Virginia Lottery  Black" Final Rules for Game Operation (effective January 18, 2012)
    Director's Order Number  Sixteen (12)
    Virginia Lottery's "Bonus Raffle Promotion" Final  Rules for Game Operation (effective January 12, 2012)
    Director's Order Number  Seventeen (12)
    Virginia Lottery's "Bonus Raffle" Final Rules for  Game Operation (effective January 12, 2012)
    Director's Order Number  Nineteen (12)
    "Seibert's Eat & Win Retailer Incentive  Promotion" Virginia Lottery Retailer Incentive Program Rules (effective  January 24, 2012 and shall remain in full force and effect until ninety (90)  days after the conclusion of the Incentive Program, unless otherwise extended  by the Director.)
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    The following Director's Order of the State Lottery Department was  filed with the Virginia Registrar of Regulations on January 20, 2012.
    Director's Order Number Eighteen (12)
    Certain Virginia Instant Game Lotteries;  End of Games.
    In accordance with the authority  granted by §§ 2.2-4002 B 15 and 58.1-4006 A of the Code of Virginia, I  hereby give notice that the following Virginia Lottery instant games will  officially end at midnight on January 20, 2012.
           | Game 1076 | Win for    Life (TOP) | 
       | Game 1101 | Bingo Tripler    (TOP) | 
       | Game 1110 | Lucky    Casino (TOP) | 
       | Game 1138 | Dreamin'    of Dollar$ | 
       | Game 1173 | Muscle    Car Money | 
       | Game 1180 | Movie    Night | 
       | Game 1217 | Super    Bonus Crossword (TOP) | 
       | Game 1222 | Fat Cat    Returns! | 
       | Game 1224 | Virginia's    Riches | 
       | Game 1226 | Hot Slots    (TOP) | 
       | Game 1238 | Mad Money | 
       | Game 1241 | 7 Come    11® | 
       | Game 1243 | Wild    Cherry Crossword (TOP) | 
       | Game 1247 | Monopoly    (TOP) | 
       | Game 1249 | Winner's    Circle Doubler | 
       | Game 1265 | 5X the    Money (TOP) | 
       | Game 1266 | Spicy 7's | 
       | Game 1276 | Money    Tree | 
       | Game 1277 | Turkey    Tripler | 
       | Game 1279 | Silver    & Gold | 
       | Game 1280 | Sweet    Treats | 
       | Game 1281 | Peng-Win! | 
       | Game 1282 | Happy    Holidays | 
       | Game 1283 | Jingle    Bens | 
       | Game 1296 | Plants    vs. Zombies™ | 
  
    The last day for lottery retailers to return for credit unsold  tickets from any of these games will be February 24, 2012. The last day to  redeem winning tickets for any of these games will be July 18, 2012, 180 days  from the declared official end of the game. Claims for winning tickets from any  of these games will not be accepted after that date. Claims that are mailed and  received in an envelope bearing a postmark of the United States Postal Service  or another sovereign nation of July 18, 2012, or earlier, will be deemed to  have been received on time. This notice amplifies and conforms to the duly  adopted State Lottery Board regulations for the conduct of lottery games.
    This order is available for inspection and copying during  normal business hours at the Virginia Lottery headquarters, 900 East Main  Street, Richmond, Virginia; and at any Virginia Lottery regional office. A copy  may be requested by mail by writing to Director's Office, Virginia Lottery, 900  East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
    This Director's Order becomes effective on the date of its  signing and shall remain in full force and effect unless amended or rescinded  by further Director's Order.
    /s/ Paula I. Otto
  Executive Director
  January 18, 2012
    VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
    Notice of Periodic Review
    Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) and §§ 2.2-4007.1  and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ),  on behalf of the Virginia Waste Management Board, will conduct a periodic  review of 9VAC20-190, Litter Receptacle Regulations.
    The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles  in Executive Order 14 (2010) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia. The  purpose of the review is to determine whether this regulation should be  terminated, amended, or retained in its current form.
    The department and the board are seeking public comments on the  review of any issue relating to the regulations including whether (i) the  regulations are effective in achieving their goals; (ii) the regulations are  essential to protect the health, safety, or welfare of citizens or for the  economical performance of important governmental functions; (iii) there are  available alternatives for achieving the purpose of the regulations; (iv) there  are less burdensome and less intrusive alternatives for achieving the purpose  of the regulations; and (v) the regulations are clearly written and easily  understandable by the affected persons. In addition, the department and the  board are seeking public comments on ways to minimize the economic impact on  small businesses in a manner consistent with the purpose of the regulations.
    The purpose of these regulations is to establish reasonable  guidelines for the placement and maintenance of litter receptacles. The  regulations describe the responsibility of owners and operators of  establishments and public places, throughout the Commonwealth, to place and  maintain receptacles for receiving litter. The regulations also establish which  places must be provided with litter receptacles, the standards for the  receptacles, and the requirements for removal of the litter from the  receptacles. Section 10.1-1419 of the Code of Virginia requires that these  regulations be promulgated and specifies certain requirements that are included  as part of these regulations. These regulations are designed to protect the public  health and welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the  citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth and to provide the necessary  procedures and rules by which the statute may be administered.
    The comment period begins February 13, 2012, and ends on March  5, 2012.
    Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory  Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm.  Comments may also be sent to Gary E. Graham, Regulatory Analyst, Office of  Regulatory Affairs, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105,  Richmond, VA 23218 (deliveries can be made to 629 East Main Street, Richmond, VA  23219), telephone (804) 698-4103, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email gary.graham@deq.virginia.gov.
    Comments must include the commenter's name and address  (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment  from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of  the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the  Virginia Register of Regulations.
    Notice of Periodic Review
    Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) and §§ 2.2-4007.1  and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Environmental Quality,  on behalf of the Virginia Waste Management Board, will conduct a periodic  review of 9VAC20-200, Mercury Switch Regulations.
    The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles  in Executive Order 14 (2010) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.
    The purpose of this review is to determine whether this  regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. The  department and the board are seeking public comments on the review of any issue  relating to the regulations including whether (i) the regulations are effective  in achieving their goals; (ii) the regulations are essential to protect the  health, safety, or welfare of citizens or for the economical performance of  important governmental functions; (iii) there are available alternatives for  achieving the purpose of the regulations; (iv) there are less burdensome and  less intrusive alternatives for achieving the purpose of the regulations; and  (v) the regulations are clearly written and easily understandable by the  affected persons. In addition, the department and the board are seeking public  comments on ways to minimize the economic impact on small businesses in a  manner consistent with the purpose of the regulations.
    The purpose of these regulations is to reduce the quantity of  mercury released into the environment by establishing standards and procedures  for the removal of mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles demolished in the  Commonwealth. The regulations also provide for the storage, shipping,  recycling, or disposal of mercury switches removed from vehicles. Section 10.1-1402  of the Code of Virginia requires that these regulations be promulgated. Section 46.2-635 of the Code of Virginia specifies certain requirements that are  included as part of these regulations. These regulations are designed to  protect the public health and welfare with the least possible costs and  intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth and to provide  the necessary procedures and rules by which the statute may be administered.
    The comment period begins February 13, 2012, and ends on March  5, 2012.
    Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory  Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm.  Comments may also be sent to Gary E. Graham, Regulatory Analyst, Office of  Regulatory Affairs, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105,  Richmond, VA 23218 (deliveries can be made to 629 East Main Street, Richmond, VA  23219), telephone (804) 698-4103, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email gary.graham@deq.virginia.gov.
    Comments must include the commenter's name and address  (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment  from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of  the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the  Virginia Register of Regulations.
    STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD
    Proposed Consent Special Order for the Dinwiddie County School  Board
    An enforcement action has been proposed for the Dinwiddie  County School Board for alleged violations at the Dinwiddie Middle School in  Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The State Water Control Board proposes to issue a  consent special order to the Dinwiddie County School Board to address  noncompliance with State Water Control Board law. A description of the proposed  action is available at the Department of Environmental Quality office named  below or online at www.deq.virginia.gov. Cynthia Akers will accept comments by  email at cynthia.akers@deq.virginia.gov, FAX at (804) 527-5106, or postal mail at  Department of Environmental Quality, Piedmont Regional Office, 4949-A Cox Road,  Glen Allen, VA 23060, from February 13, 2012, to March 14, 2012.
    Proposed Consent Order for Kerr's Creek, LLC
    An enforcement action has been proposed for Kerr's Creek, LLC  for violations in Rockbridge County. A proposed consent order describes a  settlement to resolve unauthorized discharge violations from the Kerr's Creek  sewage treatment plant. A description of the proposed action is available at  the Department of Environmental Quality office named below or online at www.deq.virginia.gov. Steven W. Hetrick will accept comments  by email at steven.hetrick@deq.virginia.gov, FAX (540) 574-7878, or postal mail  at Department of Environmental Quality, Valley Regional Office, P.O. Box 3000,  4411 Early Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, from February 13, 2012, to March 14,  2012.
    Proposed Consent Order for Windcrest Holsteins, Inc.
    An enforcement action has been proposed for Windcrest  Holsteins, Inc. for violations in Rockingham County. A proposed consent order  describes a settlement to resolve an unauthorized discharge. A description of  the proposed action is available at the Department of Environmental Quality  office named below or online at www.deq.virginia.gov.  Karen Hensley will accept comments by email at karen.hensley@deq.virginia.gov,  FAX at (540) 574-7878, or postal mail at Department of Environmental Quality, Valley  Regional Office, P.O. Box 3000, 4411 Early Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, from  February 13, 2012, to March 14, 2012.
    VIRGINIA CODE COMMISSION
    Notice to State Agencies
    Contact Information: Mailing Address: Virginia  Code Commission, 910 Capitol Street, General Assembly Building, 2nd Floor,  Richmond, VA 23219; Telephone: Voice (804) 786-3591; FAX (804) 692-0625;  Email: varegs@dls.virginia.gov.
    Meeting Notices: Section 2.2-3707 C of the Code of  Virginia requires state agencies to post meeting notices on their websites and  on the Commonwealth Calendar at http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal3/cgi-bin/calendar.cgi.
    Cumulative Table of Virginia Administrative Code Sections  Adopted, Amended, or Repealed: A table listing regulation sections that  have been amended, added, or repealed in the Virginia Register of Regulations  since the regulations were originally published or last supplemented in the  print version of the Virginia Administrative Code is available at  http://register.dls.virginia.gov/cumultab.htm.
    Filing Material for Publication in the Virginia Register of  Regulations: Agencies are required to use the Regulation Information System  (RIS) when filing regulations for publication in the Virginia Register of  Regulations. The Office of the Virginia Register of Regulations implemented  a web-based application called RIS for filing regulations and related items for  publication in the Virginia Register. The Registrar's office has worked closely  with the Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) to coordinate the system with  the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. RIS and Town Hall complement and enhance one  another by sharing pertinent regulatory information.
    ERRATA
    STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
    Titles of Regulations:  22VAC40-130. Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child Placing Agencies  (repealing 22VAC40-130-10 through 22VAC40-130-550). 
    22VAC40-131. Standards for  Licensed Child-Placing Agencies (adding 22VAC40-131-10 through  22VAC40-131-610). 
    Publication: 27:25 VA.R. 2675-2717 August 15, 2011.
    Correction to Final Regulation:
    Page 2682, 22VAC40-131-80 C, line 4,  replace "22VAC40-131-90 B 2 a (1) and (2)" with "subdivisions  B 2 a (1) and (2) of this section"
    Page 2717, 22VAC40-131-610 C 3, line  1, after "requirements" insert "of"
    VA.R. Doc. No. R10-2036; Filed January 31, 2012, 11:09 a.m.
    COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD
    Title of Regulation: 24VAC30-72. Access Management Regulations:  Principal Arterials (amending 24VAC30-72-10, 24VAC30-72-20, 24VAC30-72-40,  24VAC30-72-50, 24VAC30-72-60, 24VAC30-72-70, 24VAC30-72-80, 24VAC30-72-120,  24VAC30-72-150; repealing 24VAC30-72-140, 24VAC30-72-170). 
    Publication: 28:8 VA.R. 738-745 December 19, 2011. 
    Correction to Final  Regulation: 
    Page 745, FORMS (24VAC30-72), second  column, as follows:
    In the title of the form  "LUP-SP" before "Special" insert "Land Use  Permit" 
    In the title of the form  "LUP-LC" before "Letter" omit "Irrevocable"  
    In the title of the form  "LUP-SB" before "Surety" insert "Permit"  
    VA.R. Doc. No. R12-3066; Filed January 23, 2012, 11:26 a.m.
    Title of Regulation:  24VAC30-155. Traffic Impact Analysis Regulations (amending 24VAC30-155-10,  24VAC30-155-20, 24VAC30-155-30, 24VAC30-155-40, 24VAC30-155-60, 24VAC30-155-70,  24VAC30-155-80; repealing 24VAC30-155-50, 24VAC30-155-100). 
    Publication: 28:8 VA.R. 719-737 December 19, 2011. 
    Correction to Final  Regulation: 
    Page 724, 24VAC30-155-40 D, first  column, lines 15-17, after "that" insert "(i)";  after "practice" replace "or" with ",  (ii) the package"; and after "or" replace "if"  with "(iii)" 
    Page 737, DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY  REFERENCE (24VAC30-155), in the listing for "ITE Manual of Traffic Signal  Design" before "1998" delete "effective"  
    VA.R. Doc. No. R12-2999; Filed January 23, 2012, 11:26 a.m.