STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION

Bureau of Insurance

March 8, 2016

Administrative Letter 2016-01

TO: All Insurers Licensed to Write Accident and Sickness Insurance in Virginia, and All Health Services Plans and Health Maintenance Organizations Licensed in Virginia

RE:  14VAC5-190-10 et seq.: Rules Governing the Reporting of Cost and Utilization Data Relating to Mandated Benefits and Mandated Providers - 2015 Reporting Period

The purpose of this Administrative Letter is to notify carriers of new procedures that the Bureau of Insurance (Bureau) will implement for the submission of cost and utilization data relating to mandated benefits and mandated providers for the 2015 reporting period.  While the data to be reported remains essentially unchanged from that which was reported last year, some procedural changes will be made to facilitate the identification of carriers required to submit either complete or abbreviated reports and to address revisions made in 2015 to many of the codes associated with mandated benefit and provider procedures and services. All carriers should take note of the following important changes that will apply to the submission of cost and utilization data for the 2015 reporting period, due on or before May 1, 2016.

Through a review of applicable written premium information reported by carriers to the Commission in the carriers' annual statements, the Bureau will identify and notify any and all carriers that will be required to submit either a complete or an abbreviated report pursuant to 14VAC5-190-40. Notifications to carriers will be made on or before April 1, 2016.

In consideration of the fact that the ICD (International Classification of Diseases) Codes were revised and updated to version 10 effective October 1, 2015, the Bureau will collect mandated benefit and mandated provider data utilizing the ICD-9-CM codes only, inclusive of the first three quarters (January through September) of reporting year 2015. The applicable codes for each mandated benefit will be identified and available through a link on the Bureau's webpage, which will be provided with the carrier notifications as outlined above.

Except for the shortened time period addressed above for reporting year 2015, the type of data to be reported will be virtually identical to that which was reported for reporting year 2014.

Correspondence regarding reporting requirements should be directed to Eric Lowe, Policy Advisor, Policy and Compliance Division, State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance, P.O. Box 1157, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 371-9628, FAX (804) 371-9873, or email eric.lowe@scc.virginia.gov.

System related questions or problems should be directed to Andrew Iverson, Insurance Analyst, Automated Systems, State Corporation Commission, P.O. Box 1157, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 371-9851, FAX (804) 371-9516, or email andrew.iverson@scc.virginia.gov.

/s/ Jacqueline K. Cunningham
Commissioner of Insurance

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Coronal Development Services

Coronal Development Services on behalf of Essex Solar Center, LLC has submitted a notice of intent to submit the necessary documentation for a permit by rule for a small renewable energy project (solar) in Essex County, Virginia, pursuant to 9VAC15-60. Sited on approximately 275 acres, the project is located in Dunnsville, Essex County, Virginia off Highway 17 near the Dominion Power Dunnsville Electrical Substation. The project will have a maximum capacity of 20 megawatts alternating current (AC) and, depending on final design, consist of approximately 88,000 solar photovoltaic modules on an aluminum or steel racking structure and approximately 20 separate concrete pads.

Contact Information: Mary E. Major, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4423, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email mary.major@deq.virginia.gov.

Notice of Intent for Solar Energy Project in Brink, Virginia

SolUnesco LLC, has provided notice to the Department of Environmental Quality of its intent to submit the necessary documentation for a permit by rule for a small renewable energy project (solar) in Brink, Virginia, pursuant to 9VAC15-60. SolUnesco and One Energy Renewables are developing a 76.8 MW DC, 60 MW AC (243,751 320W panels) solar farm located in Brink, Virginia, Greensville County. The system will be a ground-mounted array covering four parcels of about 467 acres and will have an assumed point of interconnection at the 115 kV Brink-Trego transmission line located near the Brink Substation, Emporia District within the Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative service territory located approximately one mile away. An option to lease has been secured for the site from the property owners, and three interconnection requests have been submitted to PJM (AB1-173, AB1-173A, AB2-031). The parcels are zoned "A Agricultural District" and rezoning will not be required, although Greensville County will require approval for a special use permit. The parcel is contained within a natural resource overlay district allowing for surface mining for minerals and is currently in the advanced stages of a reclamation process subsequent to these mining operations. Preliminary conversations with Greensville County Planning Director indicate support for special use permit approval for this solar project.

NOTE: A notice of intent was previously released for the project - See the Virginia Register of Regulations, Volume 32, Issue 2, September 21, 2015.

Contact Information: Mary Major, Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4423, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email mary.major@deq.virginia.gov.

VIRGINIA LOTTERY

Director's Orders

The following Director's Orders of the Virginia Lottery were filed with the Virginia Registrar of Regulations on March 15, 2016. The orders may be viewed at the Virginia Lottery, 900 East Main Street, Richmond, VA, or at the office of the Registrar of Regulations, 201 North 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond, VA.

Director's Order Number Forty-Three (16)

Virginia Lottery's "Q4 eXTRA Chances Scratcher Promotion" Final Rules for Operation (effective March 29, 2016)

Director's Order Number Forty-Four (16)

7-Eleven Market Battles Virginia Lottery Retailer Incentive Program Requirements (This Director's Order becomes effective on April 1, 2016, 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)

Director's Order Number Forty-Five (16)

Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1605 "Bankroll Bonus" Final Rules for Game Operation (effective March 4, 2016)

Director's Order Number Forty-Six (16)

Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1602 "Money Bag Doubler" Final Rules for Game Operation (effective March 4, 2016)

Director's Order Number Forty-Seven (16)

Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1611 "Cash Vault" Final Rules for Game Operation (effective March 4, 2016)

Director's Order Number Forty-Eight (16)

"June Out-of-Stock Contest" Retailer Incentive Program Promotion (This Director's Order becomes effective on June 1, 2016, 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)

Director's Order Number Forty-Nine (16)

"Speedy Rewards - Virginia Lottery Sweepstakes" Virginia Lottery Retailer Incentive Program Requirements (This Director's Order becomes effective on May 2, 2016, 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)

Director's Order Number Fifty-One (16)

Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1654 "2X the Money" Final Rules for Game Operation (effective March 4, 2016)

Director's Order Number Fifty-Two (16)

Virginia's Lottery Scratch Game 1582 "Queen of Hearts" Final Rules for Game Operation (effective March 9, 2016)

Director's Order Number Fifty-Three (16)

Virginia Lottery's "Premium Registration Coupon Promotion" Final Rules for Operation (This Director's Order becomes effective on March 21, 2016, and shall remain in full force and effect through the end promotion date unless amended or rescinded by further Director's Order)

Director's Order Number Fifty-Four (16)

Certain Virginia Promotion; End of Promotion - Virginia Lottery's Premium Registration Coupon Promotion (14 16) (effective March 31, 2016)

Director's Order Number Fifty-Five (16)

Certain Virginia Promotion; Rescission of Promotion - Virginia Lottery's We're Game for Education Promotion (37 16) (effective March 7, 2016)

Director's Order Number Fifty-Six (16)

Virginia Lottery's "We're Game for Education" Promotion Final Rules for Operation (effective March 11, 2016)

STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD

Proposed Consent Order for Sheetz, Inc.

An enforcement action has been proposed for Sheetz, Inc. for violations in Shenandoah County, Virginia. The State Water Control Board proposes to issue a consent order to Sheetz, Inc. to address noncompliance with State Water Control 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. Tiffany Severs will accept comments by email at tiffany.severs@deq.virginia.gov, FAX at (540) 574-7878, or postal mail at Department of Environmental Quality, Valley Regional Office, 4411 Early Road, P.O. Box 3000, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, from April 4, 2016, to May 4, 2016.

Proposed Enforcement Action for Southwood Apartments, LLC

An enforcement action has been proposed for Southwood Apartments, LLC for violations at the Southwood Apartments at 1600 Clarkson Road, Richmond, Virginia. The enforcement action is for an unpermitted wastewater discharge and requires corrective action and payment of a civil charge. A description of the proposed action is available at the Department of Environmental Quality, Piedmont Regional Office, 4949-A Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or online at www.deq.virginia.gov. Frank Lupini will accept comments by email at frank.lupini@deq.virginia.gov, FAX at (804) 527-5106, or postal mail at Department of Environmental Quality from April 4, 2016, to May 5, 2016.

30-day Public Comment Period on Revisions to the List of Impaired Waters Prioritized for TMDL or TMDL Alternative Development for 2016-2022

Public comment process: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks written or electronic comments from interested persons on the revised list of impaired waters prioritized for total maximum daily load (TMDL) or TMDL alternative development throughout 2016-2022. The public comment period will begin April 4, 2016, and end May 4, 2016. Please note that all written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments. DEQ will hold a public meeting to address and discuss the revised list of impaired waters prioritized for TMDL or TMDL alternative development if there is sufficient interest from the public. For more information or to submit written or electronic comments, please contact Will Isenberg, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4228, or email william.isenberg@deq.virginia.gov.

Background: DEQ is implementing the national 303(d) Program Vision, which facilitates the prioritization of impaired waters for TMDL or TMDL alternative development throughout 2016-2022. While the national 303(d) Program Vision involves prioritizing impaired waters for TMDL or TMDL alternative development, DEQ took this opportunity to also prioritize impaired waters that require a stressor analysis report or a natural conditions report. TMDLs or TMDL alternatives are reports that outline necessary reductions in pollutant or pollution loads in order to restore water quality. In some cases, stressor analyses must be conducted prior to any restoration plan development due to the uncertain causes of water quality impairment. These reports analyze water quality data to determine what the most probable stressors are that contribute to the impaired status of the water.  In other cases where either a stressor analysis or a watershed characteristic suggests that the impaired status of the water is due more to natural conditions than human activity, a natural conditions report is conducted.

In the late summer of 2015, DEQ assembled a draft list of prioritized impaired waters and issued public notices of that list for public comment on July 27, 2015. The 30-day public comment period ended August 26, 2015. Only one comment was received and addressed by DEQ. It did not result in any changes to the priorities list that was then finalized following the close of the comment period and submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in accordance with the new § 303(d) Program Vision. Soon thereafter in the early winter of 2015-2016, EPA announced that these priorities lists could be revised. This opportunity to revise the priorities list was due to challenges incurred by states throughout this first submittal of priority waters as part of the new § 303(d) Program Vision, in addition to the fact that EPA was allowing TMDL revisions to be included as priorities for the first time. Accordingly, this 30-day public comment period is for the revised list of prioritized impaired waters.

Before finalizing the revised list of prioritized impaired waters, DEQ is seeking comments from the public on this revised list of priorities. DEQ will hold a public meeting to address and discuss the revised priorities list if there is sufficient interest from the public. Once all of the comments have been addressed following the 30-day public comment period, DEQ will finalize the revised 2016-2022 priorities list and post it on DEQ TMDL program webpage. The final list will also be published in the 2016, 2018, and 2020 biennial §§ 305(b)/303(d) Integrated Reports, where it will be available for additional public comment under the comment period for the entire Integrated Report.

External links to priorities information:

1. Description of the Process for Prioritizing Impaired Waters

2. Revised List of Prioritized Impaired Waters

Amendment of Water Quality Management Planning Regulation

Notice of action: The State Water Control Board (Board) is considering the amendment of the regulation on water quality management planning in accordance with the Public Participation Procedures for Water Quality Management Planning. A regulation is a general rule governing people's rights or conduct that is upheld by a state agency.

Purpose of notice: The board is seeking comments through the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on the proposed amendment. The purpose of the amendment to the state's Water Quality Management Planning Regulation (9VAC25-720) is to adopt 31 new total maximum daily load (TMDL) wasteload allocations, replace two TMDL wasteload allocations with revised values, and make revisions to eight errors in the Water Quality Management Planning Regulation.

Public comment period: April 4, 2016, to May 4, 2016.

Description of proposed action: DEQ staff will propose amendments of the state's Water Quality Management Planning Regulation for the Potomac-Shenandoah River Basin (9VAC25-720-50 A), the James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A), the Tennessee-Big Sandy River Basin (VAC25-720-90 A), the Chesapeake Bay-Small Coastal-Eastern Shore River Basin (9VAC25-720-110 A), the York River Basin (9VAC25-720-120 A), and the New River Basin (9VAC25-720-130 A). Statutory authority for promulgating these amendments can be found in subdivision 10 of § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia.

Staff intends to recommend (1) that the Board approve the seven TMDL reports as the plan for the pollutant reductions necessary for attainment of water quality goals in the impaired segments, (2) that the board authorize inclusion of the seven TMDL reports in the appropriate water quality management plan, (3) that the board adopt 31 new TMDL wasteload allocations and replace two existing TMDL wasteload allocations (WLAs) with revised values as part of the state's Water Quality Management Planning Regulation, and (4) revise eight errors in the Water Quality Management Planning Regulation in accordance with § 2.2-4006 B of the Code of Virginia.

The TMDL reports were developed in accordance with federal regulations (40 CFR 130.7) and are exempt from the provisions of Article 2 of the Virginia Administrative Process Act. The reports were subject to the TMDL public participation process contained in DEQ's Public Participation Procedures for Water Quality Management Planning. The public comment process provides the affected stakeholders an opportunity for public appeal of the TMDL.

As of July 1, 2014, TMDL WLAs can receive State Water Control Board approval prior to EPA approval due to amendments outlined in § 2.2-4006 A 14 of the Code of Virginia. The seven TMDL reports in this public notice have been reviewed by EPA for required TMDL elements, however, remain in draft form awaiting State Water Control Board approval. The draft reports can be found at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/TMDL/TMDLDevelopment/DraftTMDLReports.aspx.

As part of a review of the Water Quality Management Planning Regulation in the fall of 2014, eight errors were observed. The eight proposed revisions to the WLAs in the Potomac-Shenandoah River Basin (9VAC25-720-50 A), Tennessee-Big Sandy River Basin (9VAC25-720-90 A), and Chesapeake Bay-Small Coastal-Eastern Shore River Basin (9VAC25-720-110 A) include revisions to seven errors and the revision of one WLA to be in accordance with the EPA approved TMDL modification. Public notice of these eight errors was published on September 7, a public meeting was held on September 17, and a public comment period lasted from September 17, 2015, to October 19, 2015, in accordance with DEQ's Public Participation Procedures for Water Quality Management Planning. No comments were received. The presentation from the September 17 public meeting describing the eight errors and revisions can be found at the following web address: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Portals/0/DEQ/Water/TMDL/Proposed_Revisions_to_the_WQM PR.pdf.

Affected waterbodies and localities for the 31 new TMDL wasteload allocations:

Potomac-Shenandoah River Basin (9VAC25-720-50 A):

1. "TMDLs for Turley Creek (sediment) and Long Meadow Run (sediment and nitrogen) Rockingham County, Virginia."

• The Turley Creek and Long Meadow Run TMDL, located in Rockingham County, proposes sediment reductions for the Turley Creek and Long Meadow Run watersheds and provides sediment wasteload allocations of 19.87 tons/year and 27.92 tons/year.

• The Turley Creek and Long Meadow Run TMDL, located in Rockingham County, proposes nitrogen reductions for the Long Meadow Run watershed and provides a nitrogen wasteload allocation of 520.6 lbs/yr.

James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A):

2. "Sediment TMDLs for Moores Creek, Lodge Creek, Meadow Creek, and Schenks Branch in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City, Virginia."

• The Moores Creek, Lodge Creek, Meadow Creek, and Schenks Branch TMDL, located in Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville, proposes sediment reductions for the Moores Creek, Lodge Creek, Meadow Creek, and Schenks Branch watersheds and provides sediment wasteload allocations of 809.58 tons/yr, 46.25 tons/yr, 452.33 tons/yr, and 134.52 tons/yr.

Tennessee-Big Sandy River Basin (VAC25-720-90 A):

3. "E. coli TMDL Development for South Fork Holston River in Smyth and Washington Counties, VA"

• The South Fork Holston River TMDL, located in Smyth and Washington Counties, proposes E. coli reductions for the South Fork Holston River watershed and provides an E. coli wasteload allocation of 7.52E+12 cfu/yr.

York River Basin (9VAC25-720-120 A):

4. "Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Development for the Mattaponi River Watershed Located in Orange, Spotsylvania, Caroline, King William, and King and Queen Counties, Virginia"

• The Mattaponi River Watershed TMDL, located in Orange, Spotsylvania, Caroline, King William, and King and Queen Counties, proposes E. coli reductions for the Brock Run, Chapel Creek, Doctors Creek, Glady Run, Maracossic Creek, Mat River, Matta River, Mattaponi River, Motto River, Po River, Polecat Creek, Poni River, Reedy Creek, and Root Swamp watersheds and provides E. coli wasteload allocations of 3.09E+10 cfu/yr, 1.25E+12 cfu/yr, 3.24E+11 cfu/yr, 1.85E+11 cfu/yr, 5.24E+12 cfu/yr, 1.94E+11 cfu/yr, 2.14E+12 cfu/yr, 6.16E+12 cfu/yr, 6.48E+10 cfu/yr, 1.46E+12 cfu/yr, 1.56E+11 cfu/yr, 2.93E+12 cfu/yr, 2.08E+11 cfu/yr, and 5.15E+11 cfu/yr.

New River Basin (9VAC25-720-130 A):

5. "Bacteria TMDL Development for East Wilderness Creek, Kimberling Creek, Nobusiness Creek, Town Creek, and Walker Creek in Bland and Giles Counties Virginia"

• The East Wilderness Creek, Kimberling Creek, Nobusiness Creek, Town Creek, and Walker Creek TMDL, located in Bland and Giles Counties, proposes E. coli reductions for the East Wilderness Creek, Kimberling Creek, Nobusiness Creek, Town Creek, Walker Creek segment 1, Walker Creek segment 2, and Walker Creek segment 3 watersheds and provides E. coli wasteload allocations of 1.89E+11 cfu/yr, 1.96E+12 cfu/yr, 1.38E+12 cfu/yr, 1.73E+12 cfu/yr, 2.70E+12 cfu/yr, 3.45E+12 cfu/yr, and 3.10E+11 cfu/yr

6. "E. coli TMDL Development for Wolf Creek and Tributaries in Giles, Bland and Tazewell County, VA"

• The Wolf Creek and Tributaries TMDL, located in Giles, Bland, and Tazewell Counties, proposes E. coli reductions for the Wolf Creek Headwaters and Wolf Creek watersheds and provides E. coli wasteload allocations of 6.82E+10 cfu/yr and 1.14E+11 cfu/yr

Affected waterbodies and localities for the two revised TMDL wasteload allocations:

James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A):

7. "Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Load Development for North Fork Hardware River and Hardware River"

• The revised North Fork Hardware River and Hardware River TMDL, located in Albemarle and Fluvanna Counties, proposes E. coli reductions for the North Fork Hardware River and Hardware River watersheds and provides E. coli wasteload allocations of 0.06E+12 cfu/yr and 0.02E+13 cfu/yr.

Descriptions of revisions for the eight Water Quality Management Planning Regulation errors:

Potomac-Shenandoah River Basin (9VAC25-720-50 A):

The proposed revisions in the Potomac-Shenandoah River Basin Water Quality Management Planning Regulation (WQMPR) apply to TMDLs 1, 9, 58, and 59 in Part A of the regulation. For TMDL #1, proposed changes include a revision of the stream name to read "Muddy Creek, Dry River and tributaries to North River," and a revision to the water body ID (WBID) to include B22R. For TMDL #9, the proposed change includes a revision of the current WLA in regulation to be the EPA approved value from the TMDL report of 116 lbs/year. TMDLs 58 and 59 are duplicates of TMDL #29 and #30, respectively. Therefore, it is proposed that TMDL #58 and #59 be removed from the WQMPR.

The following EPA approved TMDL reports apply to revisions for TMDL #1, #9, #58, and #59 described above:

• TMDL #1 Muddy Creek: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/portals/0/DEQ/Water/TMDL/apptmdls/shenrvr/muddyni.pdf

• TMDL #9 Mill Creek: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/portals/0/DEQ/Water/TMDL/apptmdls/shenrvr/plmillbc.pdf

• TMDL #s 29-30 & 58-59 Abrams Creek; Lower Opequon Creek: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/portals/0/DEQ/Water/TMDL/apptmdls/shenrvr/abropebc.pdf

Tennessee-Big Sandy River Basin (9VAC25-720-90 A):

The proposed revisions in the Tennessee-Big Sandy River Basin (9VAC25-720-90 A) WQMPR apply to TMDL #6 and #9 in Part A of the regulation. For TMDL #6, the proposed change includes a revision of the current WLA in regulation to be the EPA approved value from the TMDL report of 21,732 lbs/year. For TMDL #9, the proposed change includes a revision of the current WLA in regulation to be the EPA approved value from the TMDL modification of 322,234 kg/year. The following EPA approved TMDL reports and modifications apply to revisions for TMDL #6 and #9 described above:

· TMDL #6 Lewis Creek:
http://www.deq.virginia.gov/portals/0/DEQ/Water/TMDL/apptmdls/tenbigrvr/lewisbc.pdf

· TMDL #9 Dumps Creek modification & report:
http://www.deq.virginia.gov/portals/0/DEQ/Water/TMDL/apptmdls/mod/dumpsmod.pdf

http://www.deq.virginia.gov/portals/0/DEQ/Water/TMDL/apptmdls/tenbigrvr/dumps.pdf

Chesapeake Bay-Small Coastal-Eastern Shore River Basin (9VAC25-720-110 A):

The proposed revisions in the Chesapeake Bay-Small Coastal-Eastern Shore River Basin (9VAC25- 720-110 A) WQMPR apply to TMDL #3 and #4 in Part A of the regulation. For TMDL #3, the proposed change includes a revision to the current WLA in regulation to be the EPA approved value from the TMDL report of 0.31 lbs/day. For TMDL #4, the proposed change includes a revision to the current WLA in regulation to be the EPA approved value from the TMDL report of 0.10 lbs/day.

The following EPA approved TMDL report applies to revisions for TMDL #3 and #4 described above:

TMDL #3 and #4 Mill Creek; Mill Creek:
http://www.deq.virginia.gov/portals/0/DEQ/Water/TMDL/apptmdls/baycoast/millcrdo.pdf

How to comment: The DEQ accepts written comments by email, fax, and postal mail. All written comments must include the full name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting and be received by DEQ by 5 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.

How a decision is made: After comments have been considered, the board will make the final decision. Citizens that submit statements during the comment period may address the board members during the board meeting at which a final decision is made on the proposal.

To review documents: The TMDL reports are available on the DEQ website at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/TMDL/TMDLDevelopment/DraftTMDLReports.aspx and by contacting the DEQ representative named below for any report. The electronic copies are in PDF format and may be read online or downloaded.

Contact for public comments, document requests, and additional information: Liz McKercher, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4291, FAX (804) 698-4032, or email elizabeth.mckercher@deq.virginia.gov.

VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD

Notice of Periodic Review and Small Business Impact Review

Pursuant to Executive Order 17 (2014) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Waste Management Board is currently reviewing each of the regulations listed below to determine whether the regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. The review of each regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 17 (2014). Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to each regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

9VAC20-20, Schedule of Fees for Hazardous Waste Facility Site Certification

9VAC20-30, Technical Assistance Fund Administrative Procedures

9VAC20-40, Administrative Procedures for Hazardous Waste Facility Site Certification

9VAC20-50, Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Criteria

9VAC20-150, Waste Tire End User Reimbursement Regulation

The comment period begins April 4, 2016, and ends April 25, 2016.

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 both reviews will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

Contact Information: Melissa Porterfield, Policy Analyst, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4238, FAX (804) 698-4019, or email melissa.porterfield@deq.virginia.gov.

VIRGINIA CODE COMMISSION

Notice to State Agencies

Contact Information: Mailing Address: Virginia Code Commission, General Assembly Building, 201 North 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond, VA 23219; Telephone: Voice (804) 786-3591; 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/connect/commonwealth-calendar.

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/documents/cumultab.pdf.

Filing Material for Publication in the Virginia Register of Regulations: Agencies use the Regulation Information System (RIS) to file regulations and related items for publication in the Virginia Register of Regulations. The Registrar's office works 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.