General Notices, Vol. 42 Iss. 18 Apr 20, 2026

GENERAL NOTICES
Vol. 42 Iss. 18 - April 20, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Proposed Enforcement Action for Ashman Builders LLC

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Ashman Builders LLC for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at Parcels 42-62C and 42-62D located in Nottoway County, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Contact Information: Cara Witte, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Piedmont Regional Office, 4949 Cox Road, Suite A, Glen Allen, VA 23060, or email cara.witte@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for Charles City County (Hideaway Sewage Treatment Plant)

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Charles City County for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Hideaway sewage treatment plant located in Charles City County, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Proposed Enforcement Action for Devansh LLC

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Devansh LLC for violations of State Water Control Law and regulations at the State Line Market facility located in Weber City, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Contact Information: Holly Shupe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193, or email holly.shupe@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for Exit 1 Development LLC

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Exit 1 Development LLC for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Bristol Casino offsite parking lot located in Bristol, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Contact Information: Gary Wooldridge, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Central Office, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, or email gary.wooldridge@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for Fork Union Skilled Nursing Facility Operations LLC

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Fork Union SNF Operations LLC for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Oakhurst Health and Rehabilitation facility located in Fluvanna County, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for the Halifax County Service Authority

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Halifax County Service Authority for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Maple Avenue wastewater treatment plant facility located in Halifax, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Contact Information: Joseph Heller, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional Office, 901 Russell Drive, Salem, VA 24153, or email joseph.r.heller@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for Indian Cove Resort Association Incorporated

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Indian Cove Resort Association Incorporated for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Indian Cove Resort facility located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for JSSY LLC

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for JSSY LLC for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the JSSY facility located in Portsmouth, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for Perdue Agribusiness LLC

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Perdue Agribusiness LLC for violations for State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Perdue Agribusiness-Chesapeake facility located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for Red Door Management LLC

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Red Door Management LLC for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the South Creek office warehouse project located in Powhatan County, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Proposed Enforcement Action for S.B. Cox Ready Mix Inc.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for S.B. Cox Ready Mix Inc. for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the S.B. Cox Ready Mix-Chesapeake plant located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The proposed order 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 written comments from April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.

Public Meeting and Opportunity for Public Comment for Environmental Permits, Regional Haze

Purpose of notice: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing an opportunity for public comments on two proposed permits to reduce air pollution emitted by a facility in Alleghany County, Virginia. The Commonwealth intends to submit the permits as revisions to its state implementation plan (SIP) in accordance with the requirements of §110(a) of the federal Clean Air Act. The SIP is the plan developed by the Commonwealth to fulfill its responsibilities under the federal Clean Air Act to attain and maintain the ambient air quality standards promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Act.

Public comment period: April 20, 2026, to May 20, 2026.

Public hearing: A public hearing will be conducted at the DEQ Blue Ridge Regional Office, 901 Russell Drive, Salem, VA 24153, at 1 p.m. on May 15, 2026.

Permit name: State operating permits issued by DEQ.

Name, address, and registration number: WestRock Virginia LLC-Covington, 104 East Riverside Street, Covington, VA 24426, Registration No. 20328.

Description of proposal: The two proposed permits and SIP revisions consist of updates to strengthen permits already issued by DEQ that limit sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions from the listed facility. The permits to be revised implement best available retrofit technology and reasonable progress determinations supporting the regional haze program, which has as a national goal the improvement of visibility at Class I areas such as James River Face Wilderness Area and Shenandoah National Park.

The proposed permits and SIP revisions contain reduced SO₂ limitations on certain units commensurate with the exclusive use of natural gas in Power Boiler PWR006. No emissions increases are anticipated because of this project.

Amendments to existing state operating permits are the administrative mechanism to ensure compliance with best available retrofit technology and reasonable progress requirements. The permits are being issued pursuant to Article 5 (9VAC5-80-800 et seq.) of Permits for Stationary Sources (9VAC5-80) and are federally enforceable upon issuance. The proposed permits reduce SO₂ emission limits and make other changes facilitating the exclusive use of natural gas in Power Boiler PWR006.

Federal information: This notice is being given to satisfy the public participation requirements of federal regulations (40 CFR 51.102). The permits will be submitted as revisions to the Commonwealth of Virginia SIP under § 110(a) of the federal Clean Air Act in accordance with 40 CFR 51.104.

How to comment: DEQ accepts written comments by email and postal mail. To be considered, comments must include the full name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting and be received by DEQ by the last day of the comment period. All materials received are part of the public record.

To review proposals: The proposals are available at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/permits/public-notices/air. The proposals may also be obtained by contacting the DEQ representative listed at the end of this notice. The public may make an appointment to review the proposals between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. of each business day until the close of the comment period at the following DEQ locations:

1. Main Street Office, Suite 1400, 1111 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 698-4000; or

2. Blue Ridge Regional Office, 901 Russell Drive, Salem, VA 24153, telephone (540) 562-6700.

Contact Information: Erin Rau, Air Permit Writer, Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional Office, 901 Russell Drive, Salem, VA 24153, telephone (540) 759-9501, or email erin.rau@deq.virginia.gov.

Public Meeting and Opportunity for Public Comment on a Watershed Restoration Plan for Horsepen Creek, Little Roanoke Creek, and Hatchets Branch in Charlotte County, Virginia

Purpose of notice: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on the development of a watershed restoration plan for impaired waters, also known as an advance restoration plan (ARP), for Horsepen Creek, Little Roanoke Creek, and Hatchets Branch in Charlotte County, Virginia. These waters are listed as impaired because monitoring data shows they do not meet Virginia's water quality standards for aquatic life with phosphorus as the most likely cause of the impairment in Horsepen Creek and sediment as the likely cause in Little Roanoke Creek and Hatchets Branch.

A watershed restoration plan has been completed that identifies corrective actions needed to improve water quality, along with the associated costs and environmental benefits. A summary of the plan will be presented at the public meeting. Citizens are invited to provide comments on the plan and will learn how to participate in implementing actions to improve water quality in the watershed. Community engagement meetings that supported development of this restoration plan were held on March 5, 2025, June 26, 2025, and September 9, 2025.

Cleanup plan location: The cleanup plan addresses the following impaired stream segments: the Horsepen Creek stream segment, located in Charlotte County, is 5.32 miles long and begins at Horsepen Creek from Route 47 downstream and continues to Little Horsepen Creek. The Little Roanoke Creek stream segment, located in Charlotte County, is 10.16 miles long and begins at Little Roanoke Creek from its headwaters and continues to its confluence with Dunnavant Creek. The Hatchets Branch stream segment, located in Charlotte County, is 2.9 miles long and begins at Hatchets Branch from its headwaters to its confluence with Spencer Creek.

Public meeting: Charlotte County Administrative Office, 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, Charlotte, VA 23923, on April 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held on May 7, 2026, at the same time and location.

Public comment period: April 28, 2026, to May 28, 2026.

How to comment: DEQ accepts written comments by email or postal mail. All comments must be received during the official comment period. Submittals must include the name, organization represented (if any), mailing address, and telephone number of the commenter or requester.

Contact Information: Kimberly Romero, Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Ridge Regional Office, 901 Russell Drive, Salem, VA 24153, telephone (540) 759-9075, or email kimberly.romero@deq.virginia.gov.

STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

Open Solicitation Period for Drinking Water State Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2027

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is pleased to announce several opportunities for funding drinking water infrastructure. All applications may be submitted year-round; however, VDH will conduct one round of evaluations submitted by the deadlines described in this notice. Applications postmarked or received after the due date will be considered for funding in the following round. Funding is possible through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – Lead Service Line funding only, the Water Supply Assistance Grant Fund (WSAG) Program (if funds are available), and Virginia General Assembly funding (if funds are available).

The fiscal year 2027 DWSRF Intended Use Plan (IUP) will use stakeholder input for decision-making. VDH still has Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding for BIL Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Projects from previous funding years. For these LSLR projects, please use the application titled "Application for the Lead Elimination Assistance Program (LEAP)" and not the application titled "Application for Construction Funds."

1. Public comments and set-aside suggestions invited (submission deadline August 7, 2026). To identify ways to improve the program, VDH seeks meaningful input from the public, the waterworks industry, or any other interested party. Anyone may make comments or recommendations to support or revise the program. Anyone can suggest new or continuing set-aside (nonconstruction) activities. Set-aside funds help VDH assist waterworks owners prepare for future drinking water challenges and ensure the sustainability of safe drinking water.

2. Construction, consolidation, and refinance fund requests (DWSRF application deadline August 7, 2026). Owners of community waterworks and nonprofit non-community waterworks are eligible to apply for construction funds. VDH makes selections based on criteria described in the DWSRF Program Design Manual, such as existing public health problems, noncompliance, affordability, regionalization, and the availability of matching funds. VDH anticipates a funding level of approximately $15 million in DWSRF funding. The actual amount available will be dependent on the allocation that VDH receives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

3. Section 1452(k) of the Safe Drinking Water Act source water protection initiatives (application deadline August 7, 2026). Loan funds are available to (i) community and nonprofit non-community waterworks to acquire land or conservation easements and (ii) community waterworks, only to establish local voluntary incentive-based protection measures.

4. LSL Replacement Program (LEAP application construction deadline is August 7, 2026). Applicants must have documentation of LSL that need to be replaced to apply for funding. The LSL includes pipe entry into the structure (up to shut-off valve) but excludes the premise plumbing. Continued LSL inventory development is still eligible but must be combined with LSL replacement work. VDH anticipates a funding level of approximately $58 million for BIL Lead funding (from previous funding years and reallocation from other states). The actual amount available will be dependent on the allocation that VDH receives from EPA.

The VDH DWSRF Program Design Manual describes the features of the opportunities for funding described in this notice. After receiving public input, VDH will develop an IUP for public review and comment. The IUP will describe specific details for use of the funds. A public comment period is planned and written comments will be accepted before submittal of a final version to EPA for approval.

Applications, set-aside suggestion forms, Program Design Manuals, and information materials are available at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/fcap/drinking-water-funding-program/.

Contact Information: Anthony Hess, Financial and Construction Assistance Programs Director, Virginia Department of Health, 131 Walker Street, Lexington, VA 24450, telephone (804) 584-0413, or email anthony.hess@vdh.virginia.gov.

Opportunity to Apply for Source Water Implementation Grant for 2026

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is pleased to announce Source Water Implementation Grant opportunities for 2026. The grants are to support source water protection activities and initiatives. Applications are due Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5 p.m.

This grant opportunity is available for localities or service authorities who meet the following criteria:

1. Own or operate a community waterworks;

2. Process drinking water directly from groundwater or surface water supply source;

3. Have a protection strategy in place; and

4. Have an active source water protection committee.

This grant program is competitive, with a total award of $120,000 (subject to budget limitations). More information, including past projects, applications, and instructional materials, is available at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/source-water-programs/source-water-protection-assistance-funding-opportunities/.

Please direct questions, comments, and information to the contact listed.

Contact Information: Robert Edelman, Director, Division of Technical Services, Virginia Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Seventh Floor, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 864-7490, or email robert.edelman@vdh.virginia.gov.

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Opportunity for Public Review of Coordinated Specialty Care

As part of the Right Help, Right Now Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Redesign, the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is providing public review of a new behavioral health service, Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC). DMAS appreciates the comments received during previous public comment periods and is providing a revised draft CSC service description available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/media/dr2ps3lf/dmas-coordinated-specialty-care-policies_draft-v2_032626.pdf.

A summary of changes made to the previous draft is available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/media/i0cewinx/dmas-coordinated-specialty-care-policy-change-summary.pdf.

Additional information on the Right Help, Right Now Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Redesign is available on the DMAS website 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, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 298-3863, fax (804) 786-1680, TDD (800) 343-0634, or email syreeta.stewart@dmas.virginia.gov.

Opportunity for Public Review of Mental Health Case Management

As part of the Right Help, Right Now Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Redesign, the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is providing public review of updates to Mental Health Case Management (MHCM).

DMAS appreciates the comments received during previous public comment periods and is providing a revised draft to Appendix I: Case Management of the Mental Health Services Manual, available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/media/j1yhziqh/dmas-mental-health-case-management-policies_draft-v2_032626.pdf.

A summary of changes made to the previous draft is available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/media/rskhoik0/dmas-mental-health-case-management-policy-change-summary.pdf.

Opportunity for Public Review of Mental Health Clubhouse Service

DMAS appreciates the comments received during previous public comment periods and is providing a revised draft Mental Health Clubhouse service description, available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/media/iezirq2q/dmas-mental-health-clubhouse-services-policies_draft-v2_032626.pdf.

A summary of changes made to the previous draft is available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/media/3vnhypat/dmas-mental-health-clubhouse-services-policy-change-summary.pdf.

Opportunity for Public Review of Update to ACR Calculation of Supplemental Payments for Physicians Affiliated with Type One Hospitals

The 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 Rate; Other Types of Care (12VAC30-80). This notice is intended to satisfy the requirements of 42 CFR 447.205 and of § 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 DMAS contact listed at the end of this notice. This notice is available for public review on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/generalnotice.cfm.

Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care (12VAC30-80)

12VAC30-80-30 is being amended to update the average commercial rate (ACR) calculation of supplemental payments for physicians affiliated with Type One Hospitals in Virginia effective April 1, 2026. The updated ACR percentage of Medicare will be 277% (combined).

The anticipated fee-for-service expenditures are $3,983,403 in state general funds and $4,046,032 in federal funds in federal fiscal year 2026.

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.

GENERAL NOTICESVol. 42 Iss. 18 - April 20, 2026

GENERAL NOTICES
Vol. 42 Iss. 18 - April 20, 2026