General Notices, Vol. 42 Iss. 23 Jun 29, 2026

GENERAL NOTICES
Vol. 42 Iss. 23 - June 29, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Proposed Enforcement Action for the Town of Gretna

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for the Town of Gretna for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Town of Gretna sewage treatment plant located in Gretna, 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 June 29, 2026, to July 29, 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 Hiway MHC LLC

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Hiway MHC LLC for violations of State Water Control Law and regulations at the Hiway mobile home community sewage treatment plant located in Leesburg, 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 June 29, 2026, to July 29, 2026.

Contact Information: DJ Haskin, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Central Office, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, or email dennis.e.haskin@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for the City of Martinsville

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for the City of Martinsville for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Martinsville water pollution control plant located in Ridgeway, 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 June 29, 2026, to July 29, 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 Northumberland County

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Northumberland County for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Reedville wastewater treatment plant located in Reedville, 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 June 29, 2026, to July 29, 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 Sargent Corporation

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Sargent Corporation for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Project Flywheel facility located in Disputanta, 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 June 29, 2026, to July 29, 2026.

Contact Information: Megan Wisdom, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Piedmont Regional Office, 4949 Cox Road, Suite A, Glen Allen, VA 23060, or email megan.wisdom@deq.virginia.gov.

Proposed Enforcement Action for Six-0-Five MHP LLC

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Six-0-Five MHP LLC for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Six-0-Five mobile home park sewage treatment facility located in Mineral, 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 June 29, 2026, to July 29, 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 Sulphur Springs Investment Corporation

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Sulphur Springs Investment Corporation for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Fauquier Springs Country Club sewage treatment plant facility located in Warrenton, 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 June 29, 2026, to July 29, 2026.

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

Opportunity of Public Review of Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment Service

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, Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST).

DMAS appreciates the comments received during previous public comment periods. A revised draft CPST service description is available at https://dmas.virginia.gov/media/mw1kalfo/dmas-community-psychiatric-support-and-treatment-cpst-_community-draft-policy_06082026.pdf.

A summary of changes made to the previous draft is available at https://dmas.virginia.gov/media/bxghavpo/dmas-community-psychiatric-support-and-treatment_community-draft-policy_change-summary_06082026.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, 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 and Public Comment on a Notice of Intent to Amend State Plan - State and Local Hospitalization Program

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 Rates; In-Patient Hospital Care (12VAC30-70).

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 DMAS contact listed.

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 by July 29, 2026, to the DMAS contact listed. Comments may also be submitted in writing on the Virginia Regulatory Town at https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/generalnotice.cfm.

Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates; In-Patient Hospital Care (12VAC30-70)

In accordance with Chapters 225 and 226 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly, DMAS is revising the state plan to remove reference to the State and Local Hospitalization Program because the program has been repealed.

There is no expected increase or decrease in annual aggregate expenditures.

Contact Information: Meredith Lee, Policy Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-0552, fax (804) 786-1680, TDD (800) 343-0634, or email meredith.lee@dmas.virginia.gov.

Opportunity for Public Review of and Public Comment on a Notice of Intent to Amend State Plan - Updates to Doula Coverage

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 the DMAS contact listed.

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 by July 29, 2026, to the DMAS contact listed. Comments may also be submitted in writing on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall public comment forum at https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/generalnotice.cfm.

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

The state plan is being revised to include up to 10 doula visits, with up to four visits during pregnancy and up to six visits in the 12 months postpartum, with additional visits permitted if such visits are deemed medically necessary. This is in accordance with Chapter 682 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly, which codifies the Virginia Medicaid community doula benefit to include up to 10 visits (four prenatal and six postpartum) in the 12 months postpartum, support during labor and delivery, and up to two value-based linkage-to-care payments for postpartum and newborn care.

There are no expected increases or decreases in annual fee-for-service aggregate expenditures in federal fiscal year 2026 or federal fiscal year 2027.

Opportunity for Review of Eligibility Manual Draft Transmittal

A draft transmittal of #DMAS-39, the Virginia Medical Assistance Eligibility Manual, which includes policy clarifications, updates, and revisions, is available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-applicants/eligibility-guidance/transmittals/.

Opportunity for Review of Eligibility Manual M00 Appendix (Income Charts) Draft Transmittal

A draft transmittal of the Virginia Medical Assistance Eligibility Manual, M00 Appendix (Income Charts), is available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/media/5pwpyn5o/chapter-m00-appendix-income-charts-2026-07-01.pdf.

BOARD OF PHARMACY

Notice of Public Hearing for Schedule I Action Consistent with Federal Schedule I Changes

Pursuant to § 54.1-3443 E of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Pharmacy is giving notice of a public hearing to consider placement of chemical substances in Schedule I of the Drug Control Act (§ 54.1-3400 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). The public hearing will be conducted at 9:02 a.m. on June 16, 2026. Instructions will be included in the agenda for the board meeting, also on June 16, 2026. Public comment may also be submitted electronically or in writing prior to June 16, 2026, to the contact listed at the end of this notice.

Pursuant to article § 54.1-3443 E of the Code of Virginia, the following changes will be made to Schedule I to conform with federal scheduling action:

The board will add to Schedule I:

1. The following chemicals to Schedule I, including their isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers, and salts is possible within the specific chemical designation:

a. Ortho-chlorofentanyl (N-(2-chlorophenyl)-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)propionamide).

b. Meta-fluorofuranyl fentanyl (N-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)furan-2-carboxamide).

c. Ortho-methylcyclopropyl fentanyl (N-(2-methylphenyl)-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide).

d. Beta-methylacetyl fentanyl (N-phenyl-N-(1-(2-phenylpropyl)piperidin-4-yl)acetamide).

e. Tetrahydrothiofuranyl fentanyl (N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenyltetrahydrothiophene-2-carboxamide).

2. The following benzimidazole-opioid substances, including their isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers, and salts is possible, to Schedule I:

a. 2-(2-((2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl)methyl)-5-nitro-1H -benzimidazol-1-yl)-N,N-diethylethan-1-amine (commonly known as, ethyleneoxynitazene).

b. 2-(2-(benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-5-nitro-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)-N,N-diethylethan-1-amine (commonly known as, methylenedioxynitazene or 3′,4′-methylenedioxynitazene).

c. 2-(2-(4-ethoxybenzyl)-5-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)-N,N-diethylethan-1-amine (commonly known as, 5-methyl etodesnitazene).

d. N-ethyl-2-(5-nitro-2-(4-propoxybenzyl)-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)ethan-1-amine (commonly known as, N-desethyl protonitazene).

e. 2-(2-(4-ethoxybenzyl)-5-nitro-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)-N,N-dimethylethan-1-amine (commonly known as, N,N-dimethylamino etonitazene).

3. The following Cannabimimetic agents to Schedule I:

a.(4-ethylnaphthalen-1-yl)(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indol-3-yl)methanone (EAM-2201).

b. (4-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl)(2-methyl-1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)methanone (JWH-098).

c. 3-((4-methylnaphthalen-1-yl)methyl)-1-pentyl-1H-indole (JWH-184).

d. (4-methylnaphthalen-1-yl)(1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-1H-indol-3-yl)methanone (JWH-193).

e. (2-methyl-1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)(naphthalen-1-yl)methanone (JWH-007).

f. naphthalen-1-yl(1-(pent-4-en-1-yl)-1H-indol-3-yl)methanone (JWH-022).

g. (1-hexyl-5-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-3-yl)(naphthalen-1-yl)methanone (JWH-147).

h. 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1-(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethan-1-one (JWH-302).

i. (5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-pentyl-1H-pyrrol-3-yl)(naphthalen-1-yl)methanone (JWH-307).

j. (4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)methanone (JWH-412).

k. (5-methyl-3-(morpholinomethyl)-2,3-dihydro-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4- hi]indol-6-yl)(naphthalen-1-yl)methanone (WIN 55,212-2).

l. 2-(5-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxypropyl)cyclohexyl)-5-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)phenol (CP-55,940).

4. The following hallucinogenic substance to Schedule I: 6,6,9-trimethyl-3-pentyl-6a,7,8,9,10,10a-hexahydro-6 H -benzo[ c]chromen-1-ol (also known as hexahydrocannabinol and HHC).

Contact Information: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4456, fax (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.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.

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