STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
Public Comment Opportunity - Draft Permit from the Department of Environmental Quality to Limit Air Pollution Emitted by a Facility in Brunswick County, Virginia
Purpose of notice: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a draft permit to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Brunswick County, Virginia.
Public comment period: April 13, 2022, to May 13, 2022.
Permit name: Federal Operating Permit issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Air Pollution Control Board.
Applicant name and address: Virginia Electric and Power Company, 600 Canal Street, Richmond, VA.
Facility name, address, and registration number: Dominion Energy, Brunswick County Power Station, 20100 Governor Harrison Parkway, Freeman, VA; #PRO52404.
Project description: Virginia Electric and Power Company has applied for a new permit for the Dominion Energy Brunswick County Power Station. The facility is located at 20100 Governor Harrison Parkway in Brunswick County. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. The permit would allow the source to operate a natural gas-fired electric generation facility.
How to comment or request a public hearing: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, 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 or requester and of all persons represented by the commenter or requester. A request for public hearing must also 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. Please note this draft permit is being concurrently reviewed as a proposed permit by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.
Contact for public comments, document requests, and additional information and the DEQ office where the public may review the draft permit and application or may request copies of the documents from the contact person are listed.
Contact Information: Alison M. Sinclair, Department of Environmental Quality, Piedmont Regional Office, 4949-A Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 489-1008, FAX (804) 698-4178, or email alison.sinclair@deq.virginia.gov.
Public Comment Opportunity - Draft Permit from the Department of Environmental Quality to Limit Air Pollution Emitted by a Facility in Henry County, Virginia
Purpose of notice: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Henry County, Virginia.
Purpose of notice: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a draft permit to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Henry County, Virginia.
Public comment period: April 14, 2022, to May 16, 2022.
Permit name: Federal Operating Permit issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Air Pollution Control Board.
Applicant name and address: Bassett Furniture Industries Inc., P.O. Box 626, Bassett, VA 24055.
Facility name, address, and registration number: BFI Bassett, 2611 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, VA 24055; 30284
Project description: Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. has applied for a renewal of their Title V Operating permit for BFI Bassett. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. There are no proposed changes in emissions. The permit would allow the source to continue to operate a furniture finishing operation.
How to comment or request a public hearing: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, 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 or requester and of all persons represented by the commenter or requester. A request for public hearing must also 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. Please note this draft permit is being concurrently reviewed as a proposed permit by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.
Contact for public comments, document requests, and additional information and the DEQ office where the public may review the draft permit and application or may request copies of the documents from the contact person are listed.
Contact Information: Caitlin Spencer; Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional Office, 901 Russell Drive, Salem, VA 24153, telephone (540) 524-8336, FAX (804) 698-4178, or email caitlin.spencer@deq.virginia.gov.
Public Comment Opportunity - Draft Permit to Limit Air Pollution Emitted by a Facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Purpose of notice: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a draft permit to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Public comment period: April 14, 2022, to May 16, 2022.
Permit name: State Operating Permit issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Air Pollution Control Board.
Applicant name, address, and registration number: Milams Equipment Sales Inc., 5190 South Boston Highway, Sutherlin, VA 24594; Registration Number 21696.
Project description: Milams Equipment Sales Inc. has applied for a new permit for heavy equipment refurbishment at Milams Equipment Sales Inc. The permit would allow the source to operate spray coating equipment. The permit provision being presented for this public notice is the hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emission limit of 9.5 tons per year of any single HAP and 24.5 tons per year of any combination of HAPs contained in Conditions 8, 15, and 18 of the draft permit document.
How to comment or request a public hearing: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, 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 or requester and of all persons represented by the commenter or requester. A request for public hearing must also 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. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.
Contact for public comments, document requests, and additional information and the DEQ office where the public may review the draft permit and application or may request copies of the documents from the contact person are listed.
Contact Information: Blake Apo, Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional Office, 901 Russell Drive, Salem, VA 24153, telephone (540) 759-6721, FAX (804) 698-4178, or email blake.apo@deq.virginia.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
SolarGen of Virginia LLC WITHDRAWAL of Notice of Intent for Small Renewable Energy (Solar) Project - Isle of Wight County
SolarGen of Virginia LLC has withdrawn its notice of intent to submit the necessary application and documentation for a permit by rule for a small solar renewable energy project in Isle of Wight County. The original notice of intent was published in the Virginia Register on October 29, 2018.
Contact Information: Susan Tripp, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, telephone (804) 664-3470, or email susan.tripp@deq.virginia.gov.
Ho-Fel Solar Notice of Intent for Small Renewable Energy Project (Solar) - Isle of Wight County
Ho-Fel Solar LLC has provided the Department of Environmental Quality a notice of intent to submit the necessary documents for a permit by rule for a small solar renewable energy project in Isle of Wight County. Ho-Fel Solar LLC will be located adjacent to Lees Mill Road. Latitude and longitude coordinates are 36.673032, -76.882005.
Sited on approximately 350 acres, the project will have a maximum capacity of 40 megawatts alternating current and, depending on final design, will consist of approximately 95,000 solar photovoltaic modules installed on single-axis tracking racking structures and 13 inverters installed on approximately 13 separate concrete pads.
Contact Information: Susan Tripp, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, telephone (804) 664-3470, or email susan.tripp@deq.virginia.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Intent to Amend the Virginia State Plan for Medical Assistance Pursuant to § 1902(a)(13) of the Social Security Act (USC § 1396a(a)(13)) - COVID Vaccines, Testing, and Treatment
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) hereby affords the public notice of its intention to amend the Virginia State Plan for Medical Assistance to provide for changes to the Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates; Other Types of Care (12VAC30-80).
This notice is intended to satisfy the requirements of 42 CFR 447.205 and § 1902(a)(13) of the Social Security Act, 42 USC § 1396a(a)(13). A copy of this notice is available for public review from the contact listed at the end of the notice.
DMAS is specifically soliciting input from stakeholders, providers, and beneficiaries, on the potential impact of the proposed changes discussed in this notice. Comments or inquiries may be submitted, in writing, within 30 days of this notice publication to the contact provided and such comments are available for review at the same address. Comments may also be submitted, in writing, on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/generalnotice.cfm.
DMAS will be making the following changes:
Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates; Other Types of Care (12VAC30-80)
The state plan is being revised to affirm compliance with federal statutes and regulations related to COVID vaccines, testing, and treatment.
The expected increase in annual aggregate expenditures resulting from the costs of COVID vaccines is $95,268 in federal funds in federal fiscal year 2022.
The expected increase in annual aggregate expenditures resulting from the costs of COVID testing and treatment is $3,128,788 in state general funds, $1,520,662 in special funds, and $16,772,409 in federal funds in federal fiscal year 2022.
Contact Information: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Manager, Division of Policy and Research, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680.
STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD
Notice of Enforcement Action for Adams Oil Company
The State Water Control Board proposes to issue a consent special order to Adams Oil Company for alleged violation of the State Water Control Law at 12829 Broad Street, Goochland County, Virginia. A description of the proposed action is available at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) office listed or online at www.deq.virginia.gov. The DEQ staff contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from May 9, 2022, to June 9, 2022.
Contact Information: Jeff Reynolds, Regional Enforcement Manager, Department of Environmental Quality, Piedmont Regional Office (Enforcement), 4949-A Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 720-4754, or email jefferson.reynolds@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for William A. Hamp III, Trustee for the William A. Hamp III Revocable Trust
An enforcement action has been proposed for William A. Hamp III, Trustee for the William A. Hamp III Revocable Trust for violations of the State Water Control Law and regulations and applicable permit at the Eastern Clearing, Inc. facility located in Bealeton, Virginia. A description of the proposed action is available at the DEQ office listed or online at www.deq.virginia.gov/permits-regulations/public-notices/enforcement-orders. The staff contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from May 10, 2022, through June 9, 2022.
Contact Information: Jim Datko, Department of Environmental Quality, Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193, or email james.datko@deq.virgnia.gov.
Notice of Enforcement Action for Harvey Oil Inc. d/b/a Get & Zip
The State Water Control Board proposes to issue a consent special order to Harvey Oil Inc. d/b/a Get & Zip for alleged violation of the State Water Control Law at the parcel of real property located at the corner of Main Street and Wiggins Avenue in Kilmarnock, Virginia (37.704 / -76.3786). A description of the proposed action is available at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) office listed or online at www.deq.virginia.gov. The DEQ staff contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from May 9, 2022, to June 9, 2022.
Contact Information: Jeff Reynolds, Regional Enforcement Manager, Department of Environmental Quality, Piedmont Regional Office (Enforcement), 4949-A Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 720-4754, or email jefferson.reynolds@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for Vico Construction Corporation
An enforcement action has been proposed for Vico Construction Corporation for violations of the State Water Control Law at the Vico Grind Yard and the Southern Pines Pit in the City of Chesapeake. The State Water Control Board proposes to issue a consent order to resolve violations associated with the facility. A description of the proposed action is available at the Department of Environmental Quality office listed or online at www.deq.virginia.gov. The staff contact person will accept comments by email or postal mail from May 9, 2022, through June 9, 2022.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, telephone (757) 647-8060, FAX (757) 518-2000, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
VIRGINIA CODE COMMISSION
Notice to State Agencies
Contact Information: Mailing Address: Virginia Code Commission, Pocahontas Building, 900 East Main Street, 8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219; Telephone: (804) 698-1810; 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 https://commonwealthcalendar.virginia.gov.
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.