DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Proposed Enforcement Action for Branch Civil Inc.
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Branch Civil Inc. for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the H71 Route 311 Connector Road borrow pit facility located in Pittsylvania 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 September 7, 2026, to October 7, 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 Carroll County Public Service Authority
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Carroll County Public Service Authority for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the I-77 Exit 1 wastewater treatment plant located in Lambsburg, 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 September 7, 2026, to October 7, 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 King George County Service Authority
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for King George County Service Authority for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Dahlgren District wastewater treatment plant located in King George, 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 September 7, 2026, to October 7, 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 Recreational Adventures Campgrounds LLC
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Recreational Adventures Campgrounds LLC for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Recreational Adventures Campgrounds wastewater treatment facility located in Fredericksburg, 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 September 7, 2026, to October 7, 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 Russell County Public Service Authority
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Russell County Public Service Authority for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Dante Community wastewater treatment plant located in Dante, 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 September 7, 2026, to October 7, 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 Sonoco Products Company
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Sonoco Products Company for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Sonoco Products Company facility located in Richmond, 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 September 7, 2026, to October 7, 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.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Virginia Home and Community Based Services Heightened Scrutiny Submission
As required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Virginia is posting the assessment results of the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) settings that reached heightened scrutiny status. These documents contain information related to the required compliance elements of the HCBS Final Rule.
These documents are available at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/media/pk4izhyc/heightened_scrutiny_review_docs.pdf and on the Department of Medical Assistance Services website at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-members/benefits-and-services/waivers/home-and-community-based-services-toolkit/.
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, or email syreeta.stewart@dmas.virginia.gov.
Public Comment Opportunity for DMAS Form 241a - Competencies Checklists
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) welcome public comments regarding potential updates to the DMAS FORMS #241a:
1. Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Supervisor Basic Competencies Checklist, which may be viewed at https://dbhds.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DD-Waiver-DSP-Basic-Competencies_6.18.26-for-public-comment-final.pdf; and
2. DD Waiver DSP Complex Support Competencies Checklist, which may be viewed at https://dbhds.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DD-Waiver-Complex-Supports-Competencies_6.18.26-for-public-comment.pdf.
Updates have been targeted at making the form more accessible and succinct. This notice serves to inform interested parties that the 30-day comment period opens August 17, 2026, and closes September 16, 2026.
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, 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.