STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
Revision to the State Implementation Plan: Proposed Second Maintenance Plan for the Hampton Roads 1997 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Maintenance Area
Notice of action: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comments and announcing a public comment period on a proposed second maintenance plan for the Hampton Roads 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) Maintenance Area. The plan shows that emission reductions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the area will continue such that air quality is expected to further improve. The Commonwealth intends to submit the plan as a revision to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP) in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act. The SIP is the plan developed by Virginia in order to fulfill its responsibilities under the federal Clean Air Act to attain and maintain the NAAQS promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Purpose of notice: DEQ is seeking comments on the second maintenance plan for the Hampton Roads 1997 Ozone Maintenance Area, which consists of the Counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, and York, and the Cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg.
Public comment period: June 20, 2022, to July 20, 2022.
Public hearing: A public hearing will be conducted if a request is made in writing to the contact listed at the end of this notice. 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.
Description of proposal: The proposal consists of the following:
1. An air quality maintenance plan for the Hampton Roads 1997 Ozone Maintenance Area consisting of the Counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, and York, and the Cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg.
2. A comprehensive attainment year inventory of actual emissions from all sources of ozone precursor pollutants (carbon monoxide, NOX, and VOC) for the year 2016.
3. A comprehensive interim year projection inventory for year 2023 and a comprehensive out year projection inventory for year 2032 from all sources of ozone precursor pollutants (carbon monoxide, NOX, and VOC). These inventories include estimates of emissions from the construction of known, planned offshore wind power projects.
4. Air quality data from 2000 to 2021 showing that the area is attaining the 1997 ozone NAAQS with a significant margin of safety.
5. Contingency measures in the unlikely situation where air quality monitors within the area record an exceedance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS.
6. Assurance that the Commonwealth will continue to operate an ozone monitoring network in accordance with 40 CFR Part 58 within the area.
Federal information: This notice is being given to satisfy the public participation requirements of federal regulations (40 CFR 51.102). The proposal will be submitted as a revision to the Virginia SIP under § 110(a) of the federal Clean Air Act in accordance with 40 CFR 51.104. It is planned to submit all provisions of the proposal as a revision to the Commonwealth of Virginia 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 no later than the last day of the comment period. A cover page with the recipient's full mailing address as listed must be part of each fax. DEQ prefers that comments be provided in writing, along with any supporting documents or exhibits. Comments must be submitted to the contact listed at the end of this notice. All materials received are part of the public record.
To review the proposal: The proposal and any supporting documents are available on the DEQ Air Public Notices website at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/permits-regulations/public-notices/air. The documents may also be obtained by contacting the DEQ representative listed. The public may schedule an appointment to 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) DEQ Main Street Office, 22nd Floor, 1111 East Main Street, Richmond, VA, telephone (804) 698-4249; and (2) Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, telephone (757) 518-2000.
Contact Information: Doris A. McLeod, Air Quality Planner, Department of Environmental Quality, 22nd Floor, 1111 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 659-1990, FAX (804) 698-4178, or email doris.mcleod@deq.virginia.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Draft Provider Manual Update: Chapter 2 of All Provider Manuals
The draft Physician Practitioner Provider Manual Chapter 2 is now available on the Department of Medical Assistance Services website at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/general-information/medicaid-provider-manual-drafts/ for public comment until June 26, 2022. This update will be effective across all provider manuals.
Contact Information: Meredith Lee, Policy, Regulations, and Manuals Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-0552, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email meredith.lee@dmas.virginia.gov.
Draft Physician Practitioner Provider Manual
The draft Physician Practitioner Provider Manual Chapter 5 is now available on the Department of Medical Assistance Services website at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/general-information/medicaid-provider-manual-drafts/ for public comment until June 26, 2022.
Contact Information: Meredith Lee, Policy, Regulations, and Manuals Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-0552, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email meredith.lee@dmas.virginia.gov.
STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD
Proposed Enforcement Action for Culpeper Wellness Foundation
An enforcement action has been proposed for the Culpeper Wellness Foundation for violations of the State Water Control Law and regulations and applicable permit regarding construction activity at the Culpeper Wellness Foundation located in Culpeper, Virginia. A description of the proposed action is available at the Department of Environmental Quality 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 June 21, 2022, through July 21, 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.
Proposed Enforcement Action for Fork Union Military Academy
An enforcement action has been proposed for Fork Union Military Academy for violations at the Fork Union Military Academy sewage treatment plant in Fluvanna County. The Department of Environmental Quality proposes to issue a consent order with penalty and injunctive relief to Fork Union Military Academy to address noncompliance with State Water Control Law. 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 will accept comments by email, fax, or postal mail from June 23, 2022, to July 23, 2022.
Contact Information: Eric Millard, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Valley Regional Office, 4411 Early Road, P.O. Box 3000, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, FAX (804) 698-4178, or email eric.millard@deq.virginia.gov.
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Notice to State Agencies
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