DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
BM&D Ltd. Notice of Intent - Small
Renewable Energy (Solar) Project Permit by Rule - Pulaski County
BM&D Ltd. 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 solar energy project sited over two parcels in
Pulaski County, Virginia, pursuant to 9VAC15-60. The solar energy project will
consist of a facility with 96 700-panel photovoltaic solar generation and a
total capacity of 48-megawatt peak installed on two sites totaling
approximately 320 acres. The 40-megawatt peak will be installed on a parcel
along Cougar Trail Road, and the eight-megawatt peak installed on a parcel in
the New River Valley Commerce Park, both in Pulaski County.
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.
VIRGINIA LOTTERY
Director's Orders
The following Director's Orders of the Virginia Lottery were
filed with the Virginia Registrar of Regulations on December 22, 2016. The
orders may be viewed at the Virginia Lottery, 900 East Main Street, Richmond,
Virginia, or at the office of the Registrar of Regulations, 201 North 9th
Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond, Virginia.
Director's Order Number One
Hundred Seventy-Six (16)
Virginia Lottery's "Convenience Cash Raffle
Promotion" Final Rules for Operation (this Director's Order becomes
effective on January 1, 2017, 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the end Promotion date unless amended or rescinded by further Director's Order)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 One Hundred Seventy-Eight (16)
Certain Virginia Print 'n Play Games; End of Games - Virginia
Lottery's Print 'n Play Blackjack (124 16); Virginia Lottery's Print 'n Play
Bonus Bingo (125 16); Virginia Lottery's Print 'n Play Daily Crossword (126
16); Virginia Lottery's Print 'n Play Hot 'n Spicy Bingo (132 16); Virginia
Lottery's Print 'n Play Smokin' Hot Crossword (129 16) (effective January 7,
2017)
Director's Order Number One Hundred Seventy-Nine (16)
Virginia Lottery's Scratch Game 1733 "2 FOR $1" Final
Rules for Game Operation (effective December 20, 2016)
Director's Order Number One
Hundred Eighty (16)
Virginia Lottery's "Q3 FY 17 eXTRA Chances Scratcher
Promotion" Final Rules for Operation (effective January 1, 2017)
DEPARTMENT OF MINES, MINERALS AND ENERGY
Small Business Impact Review - Report
of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy conducted a small business impact
review of 4VAC25-90, Regulations Governing the Use of Diesel-Powered Equipment
in Underground Coal Mines, and determined that this regulation should be
retained in its current form. The Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy is
publishing its report of findings dated December 21, 2016, to support this
decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
This regulation is mandated by statute. In conjunction with the
Coal Mine Safety Board, the Chief of the Division of Mines has determined this
regulation is effective as currently written and does not burden small
businesses.
Contact Information: Michael Skiffington, Policy and
Planning Manager, Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, 1100 Bank Street,
8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23223, telephone (804) 692-3212, FAX (804) 692-3237, or
email mike.skiffington@dmme.virginia.gov.
Small Business Impact Review - Report
of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy conducted a small business impact
review of 4VAC25-145, Regulations on the Eligibility of Certain Mining
Operators to Perform Reclamation Projects, and determined that this
regulation should be retained in its current form. The Department of Mines,
Minerals and Energy is publishing its report of findings dated December 21,
2016, to support this decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the
Code of Virginia.
This regulation is mandated by statute. The Director of
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy has determined this regulation is
effective as currently written and does not burden small businesses.
Contact Information: Michael Skiffington, Policy and
Planning Manager, Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, 1100 Bank Street,
8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23223, telephone (804) 692-3212, FAX (804) 692-3237, or
email mike.skiffington@dmme.virginia.gov.
STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD
Proposed Consent Special Order for the Bedford Regional Water Authority
An enforcement
action has been proposed with the Bedford Regional Water Authority for
violations in Moneta, Virginia. The amendment to a special order by consent
will modify the previous special order by consent that addresses and resolves
violations of environmental law and regulations. A description of the proposed
action is available at the Department of Environmental Quality office named below or online at www.deq.virginia.gov. Jerry Ford, Jr. will accept comments
by email at jerry.ford@deq.virginia.gov or postal mail at Department of
Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge
Regional Office, 3019 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, from January 23,
2017, to February 22, 2017.
Proposed Consent Special Order for the
ESF, LLC
An enforcement action has been proposed for the ESF, LLC for
violations of State Water Control Law and the applicable regulations at the
Cottages of Steeplechase subdivision in Botetourt County, Virginia. The
proposed enforcement action includes a civil charge. A description of the
proposed action is available at the DEQ office named below or online at www.deq.virginia.gov.
Robert Steele will accept comments by email at robert.steele@deq.virginia.gov,
FAX at (540) 562-6777, or postal mail at Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional Office, 3019
Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, from January 23, 2017, to February 22,
2017.
Proposed Consent Special Order for
Melvin L. Davis Oil Company, Inc.
An enforcement action has been proposed for Melvin L. Davis Oil
Company, Inc. for violations at the Davis C Store in Sussex County, Virginia.
The State Water Control Board proposes to issue a special order by consent to
the Melvin L. Davis Oil Company, Inc. to address noncompliance with the State Water
Control Law and regulations. A description of the proposed action is available
at the Department of Environmental Quality office named below or online at www.deq.virginia.gov.
Kristen Sadtler will accept comments by email at kristen.sadtler@deq.virginia.gov, FAX at (804) 698-4277, or
postal mail at Department of Environmental Quality, Central Office, P.O. Box
1105, Richmond, VA 23218, from
January 23, 2017, to February 22, 2017.
Total Maximum Daily Load
Implementation Plan for the Yeocomico River Watershed
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will
host an informational meeting to discuss the development of a cleanup plan for
the Yeocomico River Watershed in Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties. The
meeting will be held on February 2, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at
the Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, VA
22473. This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome. Participants
will have the opportunity to contribute to the watershed cleanup plan by
offering input and sharing information about the area and its local streams.
A total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plan for the
Yeocomico River watershed is being developed by DEQ and the Virginia Institute
of Marine Science. Since portions of local streams have high levels of
bacteria, they are currently listed on the state's list of impaired waters.
TMDLs for fecal coliform were developed in 2008 and now require a TMDL
implementation plan. The high bacteria levels have led to the closure of
shellfish harvesting in segments of these waterbodies. To restore water
quality, pollutant levels must be reduced to meet the current water quality
standards in Virginia. The EPA approved TMDL can be located on DEQ's website
at: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/TMDL/TMDLDevelopment/ApprovedTMDLReports.aspx.
Streams with impaired water quality include Gardner, Jackson,
and Bonum Creeks in Westmoreland County; Mill Creek in Northumberland County;
and portions of the Yeocomico River.
The public comment period begins February 2, 2017, and ends
March 3, 2017. Written comments will be accepted by email, fax, or postal mail
to Kaitlin Ranger, NPS TMDL Coordinator, Department of Environmental Quality,
Piedmont Regional Office, telephone (804) 527-5018, or email kaitlin.ranger@deq.virginia.gov.
Additional information is also available on the DEQ website at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water
/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/TMDL/TMDLImplementation.aspx.
VIRGINIA INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGIES AGENCY
Proposed IMSAC Guidance
Documents on Identity Management of Non-Person Entities and Privacy, Security,
and Confidentiality of Identity Information
Notice of action: The Virginia Information Technologies Agency
(VITA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on two proposed guidance
documents that were developed by the Identity Management Standards Advisory
Council (IMSAC) (§ 2.2-437 of the Code of Virginia).
IMSAC was created by the General Assembly in 2015 to advise the Secretary of
Technology on the adoption of identity management standards and the creation of
guidance documents pursuant to § 2.2-436 of the Code
of Virginia.
Regulations affected: There are no regulations affected or
proposed by this action.
Purpose of notice: IMSAC is seeking comment on whether the two
proposed guidance documents should be submitted as is, or if revisions should
be made before the final posting. The guidance documents were developed by
IMSAC, acting on behalf of the Secretary of Technology. IMSAC recommends to the
Secretary of Technology guidance documents relating to (i) nationally recognized
technical and data standards regarding the verification and authentication of
identity in digital and online transactions; (ii) the minimum specifications
and standards that should be included in an identity trust framework, as
defined in § 59.1-550 of the Code of Virginia, so as
to warrant liability protection pursuant to the Electronic Identity Management
Act (§ 59.1-550 et seq.); and (iii) any other related
data standards or specifications concerning reliance by third parties on
identity credentials, as defined in § 59.1-550.
Purpose Statement for the Identity
Management of Non-Person Entities Guidance Document:
The purpose of this document is to establish minimum
specifications for identity management of non-person entities (NPEs) in a
digital identity system. The document also outlines a data model for
interoperability and discovery of identity information on NPEs.
The document limits its focus to identity management of NPEs.
Minimum specifications for other components of a digital identity system have
been defined in separate IMSAC guidance documents in this series, pursuant to
§§ 2.2-436 and 2.2-437 of the Code of Virginia.
Purpose Statement for the Privacy,
Security, and Confidentiality of Identity Information
Guidance Document:
The purpose of this document is to establish minimum
specifications for the privacy, security, and confidentiality of identity
information within a digital identity system. The minimum specifications apply
core provisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Information Security Standard
501 and National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication
800-53-4.
The document limits its focus to privacy, security, and
confidentiality of identity information. Minimum specifications for other
components of a digital identity system have been defined in separate IMSAC
guidance documents in this series, pursuant to §§ 2.2-436
and 2.2-437 of the Code of Virginia.
The proposed guidance documents are available
with comments and proposed changes by IMSAC at https://www.vita.virginia.gov/About/default.aspx?id=6442474173.
Public comment period: January
23, 2017, through March 6, 2017.
Public hearing: A public
meeting will be held on March 6, 2017, at 11 a.m. at
the Commonwealth Enterprise Solutions Center, 11751 Meadowville Lane, Chester
VA 23836 in Room 1222.
Public comment stage: The
two guidance documents were developed by IMSAC and are being posted as general
notices pursuant to § 2.2-437 C of the Code of
Virginia. Proposed guidance documents, and general opportunity for oral or
written submittals as to those guidance documents, shall be posted on the
Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of
Regulations as a general notice following the processes and procedures set
forth in § 2.2-4031 B of the Code of Virginia. IMSAC
shall allow at least 30 days for the submission of written comments following
the posting and publication and shall hold at least one meeting dedicated to
the receipt of oral comment no less than 15 days after the posting and
publication.
For the purpose of defining the timeframe for public
participation and comment, VITA is defining "days" as "calendar
days." IMSAC will receive public comment at its March 6, 2017, meeting.
For additional information in the definition of "days," please
reference page 6 of 15 of VITA's Information Technology Resource Management
(ITRM), Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSGs) Briefs and Supporting
Documents found at https://www.vita.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/VITA_Main_Public/Library/PSGs/ITRMPSG_Brief_Supportdocs.pdf.
IMSAC will hold a dedicated meeting to public
comment on March 6, 2017. Meeting details will be posted
on the Commonwealth Calendar and at https://www.vita.virginia.gov/About/default.aspx?id=6442474171.
Description of proposal: The
proposed guidance documents are being posted for review by the general public
with an opportunity for public comment.
Federal information: No
federal information.
How to comment: IMSAC
accepts written comments by email 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 VITA by the last day of the comment
period. All materials received are part of the public record.
To review regulation documents: The proposed guidance documents and any supporting documents are
available at https://www.vita.virginia.gov/About/default.aspx?id=6442474173. The documents may also be obtained by contacting the VITA
representative named below.
Contact Information: Janice Akers, Virginia
Information Technologies Agency, 11751 Meadowville Lane, Chester, VA 23836,
telephone (804) 416-6083, or email janice.akers@vita.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.
ERRATA
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Title of Regulation: 12VAC5-481.
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations.
Publication: 32:13 VA.R. 2025-2051 February 22, 2016.
Correction to Final Regulation:
Page 2046, column two, line 14 of the definition of the term
"special nuclear material in quantities not sufficient to form a critical
mass," the formula should read:
"(175 grams contained U235/350) + (50 grams U-233/200) +
(50 grams Pu/200) = 1"
VA.R. Doc. No. R16-4630; Filed January 5, 2017