DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Opportunity for Application for the Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grant Round 6
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announces the opening of Grant Round 6 of the Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF). The CFPF provides financial support to Virginia localities for flood prevention and protection projects, planning, and capacity building.
Communities across the Commonwealth are invited to apply for $50 million in grants and $35 million in loans to support flood mitigation projects that enhance community resilience and reduce the impact of flooding. A further $25 million in grants are available for Coastal Storm Risk Management and Flood Risk Management projects that have received construction authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025. Application materials, eligibility criteria, and submission instructions are available on the department's website at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-and-floodplains/dsfpm-cfpf. For additional information for applicants, contact Division of Floodplain Management, Department of Conservation and Recreation, telephone (804) 371-6095, or email cfpf@dcr.virginia.gov.
Contact Information: Lisa McGee, Policy and Planning Director, Department of Conservation and Recreation, 600 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-6095, fax (804) 786-6141, or email lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov.
Opportunity for Funding from Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund, Category 1A
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announces the continuance of funding opportunities to increase flood protection across the Commonwealth through the Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (RVRF), Category 1A.
The RVRF was established in 2022 by the General Assembly of Virginia, which amended and reenacted §§ 62.1-199 and 62.1-203 of the Code of Virginia, and by Chapter 6 (§ 10.1-603.28 et seq.) of Title 10.1 of the Code of Virginia.
For a locality to be eligible for this round, it must be located within a community impacted by Tropical Storm Helene or heavy rains in February 2025. A list of these local governments can be found at (i) https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4863 for Virginia Severe Winter Storms and Flooding; (ii) https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4831 for Virginia Tropical Storm Helene; and (iii) https://www.fema.gov/disaster/3621 for Virginia Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene.
As a part of Category 1A, funds are available to advance projects that will improve flood resilience in Category 1A - Bridges, Culverts, and Slope Stabilization. The agency will provide up to $10 million in total aggregated funding to planning district commissions for resilient rebuilding and repair of access bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other water control structures.
Interested property owners should initially apply through the Department of Housing and Community Development's Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (VDAF). Projects that meet VDAF requirements but exceed allowable VDAF award limits will be automatically considered for funding through RVRF Category 1A. In order to receive an RVRF grant, projects must meet resilient design standards as defined in the RVRF manual.
The agency will accept project applications from eligible planning district commissions on a rolling basis, beginning December 1, 2025. All projects must be submitted through the local planning district commission (https://www.vapdc.org/) and in coordination with DCR. Detailed information, including the Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund grant manual, a link to the grants management portal, training materials, and contact information are available at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-and-floodplains/rvrf.
Only Category 1A is open for applications at this time. Funding opportunities for Categories 2 and 3 will be announced at a later date.
Contact Information: Lisa McGee, Policy and Planning Director, Department of Conservation and Recreation, 600 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-4378, fax (804) 786-6141, or email lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Public Meeting and Opportunity for Public Comment on a Cleanup Plan for the Clinch River, Little Stoney Creek, Staunton Creek, Fall Creek, Russell Creek, Lick Creek, Laurel Branch, and Cigarette Hollow Watersheds in Russell, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson Counties
Purpose of Notice: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on the development of a cleanup plan for impaired waters, also known as an Implementation Plan (IP), for Clinch River, Little Stoney Creek, Staunton Creek, Fall Creek, Russell Creek, Lick Creek, Laurel Branch, and Cigarette Hollow watersheds in portions of Russell, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson Counties. These streams are listed as impaired since monitoring data indicates that the waters do not meet Virginia's water quality standards for benthic or bacteria. Section 303 (d) of the Clean Water Act and § 62.1-44.19:7 C of the Code of Virginia require DEQ to develop cleanup studies to address pollutants responsible for causing waters to be on Virginia's § 303 (d) list of impaired waters. Once a cleanup study is developed, § 62.1-44.19:7 of the Code of Virginia outlines the requirements needed in a cleanup plan to address the pollutants contained in the study.
DEQ is developing a cleanup plan to identify the actions necessary to address the water quality impairment in Clinch River, Little Stoney Creek, Staunton Creek, Fall Creek, Russell Creek, Lick Creek, Laurel Branch, and Cigarette Hollow watersheds. DEQ will introduce the community to the process used to develop the plan and invite the public to contribute to the plan by participating in cleanup plan community engagement meetings. Persons interested in participating may notify the DEQ contact person and provide basic contact information.
Cleanup Plan Location: The cleanup plan is set to address the following impaired stream segments: Clinch River, Little Stoney Creek, Staunton Creek, Fall Creek, Russell Creek, Lick Creek, Laurel Branch, and Cigarette Hollow. These watersheds lie within portions of Russell, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson Counties in Southwest Virginia. Parts of two previously developed clean up studies, also known as total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), will be addressed through this planning effort. The Clinch River, Little Stoney Creek, Staunton Creek, Fall Creek, and Russell Creek watersheds are impaired for bacteria, while Lick Creek, Laurel Branch, and Cigarette Hollow are impaired for both bacteria and benthic issues. The proposed Lower Clinch River IP watershed is a part of the Tennessee/Big Sandy River basin, which drains via the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico.
Public Meeting: The meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Lebanon Public Library, 248 Main Street, Lebanon, VA 24266. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held on December 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the same location.
Public Comment Period: December 16, 2025, to January 16, 2026.
How to Comment: DEQ accepts written comments by email or postal mail. All comments must be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the name, organization represented (if any), mailing address, and telephone number of the commenter or requester.
The contact for public comments, document requests, and additional information is provided at the end of this notice. Information about this plan will be posted at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/water/water-quality/implementation/implementation-plans-under-development throughout the development process.
Contact Information: Autumn Matney, Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest Regional Office, 355-A Deadmore Street SE, Abingdon, VA 24210, telephone (276) 608-8841, or email autumn.matney@deq.virginia.gov.
Bear Island Battery Storage LLC Notice of Intent for a Small Renewable Energy Project (Battery Storage Facility) - Permit by Rule - Surry County
Bear Island Battery Storage LLC has provided the Department of Environmental Quality a notice of intent to submit the necessary documents for a permit by rule for an 89-megawatt, alternating current (MWAC) small energy storage facility in Surry County, pursuant to 9VAC15-100. The owner of the project is Clenera LLC based in Idaho, a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy. The project number is RE0000371. The Bear Island Battery Storage LLC facility will be located at 15093 Marsh Road in Surry, Virginia with a geographic information systems (GIS) centroid of Latitude 37.081789, Longitude -76.744106. The proposed project area is 42 acres, will cover a disturbance area of 13 acres, and will contain 132 battery containers and 66 power conversion systems.
Contact Information: Amber Foster, Renewable Energy Permit by Rule Coordinator, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P. O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 774-8474, or email amber.foster@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for KW1 LLC
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for KW1 LLC for violations of the State Water Control Law and regulations in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The proposed action is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from November 17, 2025, through December 17, 2025.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for High Liner Foods (USA) Inc.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for High Liner Foods (USA) Inc. for violations of the State Water Control Law and regulations in Newport News, Virginia. The proposed action is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from November 17, 2025, through December 17, 2025.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for RVA Used Auto Parts LLC
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for RVA Used Auto Parts LLC for violations of the State Water Control Law and regulations in Richmond, Virginia. The proposed action is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from November 17, 2025, through December 17, 2025.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for Summit General Contractors Inc.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Summit General Contractors Inc. for violations of the State Water Control Law and regulations in Carrollton, Virginia. The proposed action is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from November 17, 2025, through December 17, 2025.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for S.B. Cox Ready Mix Inc.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for S.B. Cox Ready Mix Inc. for violations of the State Water Control Law and regulations in Chesapeake, Virginia. The proposed action is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from November 17, 2025, through December 17, 2025.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for Choptech Inc.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Choptech Inc. for violations of the State Water Control Law and regulations in Chesapeake, Virginia. The proposed action is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from November 17, 2025, through December 17, 2025.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for Monarch Land LLC
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Monarch Land LLC for violations of State Water Control Law and regulations and applicable permit at the Byrd Mill Run subdivision in Louisa, Virginia. The proposed action is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept comments by email or postal mail from November 17, 2025, to December 17, 2025.
Contact Information: Katherine Mann, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193, or email katherine.mann@deq.virginia.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Public Comment Opportunity for Coordinated Specialty Care
As part of the Right Help, Right Now Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Redesign, the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is seeking public comment on a new behavioral health service, Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC). A draft Coordinated Specialty Care service description is available at dmas-coordinated-specialty-care_draft-policies_10282025.pdf.
Additional information on the Right Help, Right Now Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Redesign is available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/benefits-services-for-providers/behavioral-health/medicaid-behavioral-health-services-redesign/.
Contact Information: Syreeta Stewart, Regulatory Coordinator, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 298-3863, fax (804) 786-1680, or email syreeta.stewart@dmas.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.