Monday, July 29, 2013

[Under Development] Schedule of Civil Penalties [12 VAC 5 ‑ 650]

Action:
New regulation establishing a uniform schedule of civil penalties for violations of onsite sewage and alternative discharging sewage treatment system regulations.
 [Under Development] Schedule of Civil Penalties [12 VAC 5 ‑ 650]
New regulation establishing a uniform schedule of civil penalties for ...
Action 2610 / Stage 5983
Final Stage
stage information documents contact information
Changes to Text Changes have been made to the text since the proposed stage was last published in the Register.
Exempt from APA No, this stage/action is subject to article 2 of the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process.
Attorney General Review Submitted on 8/23/2011
Review Completed: 8/29/2011
Result: Certified
DPB Review Submitted on 8/29/2011
Review Completed: 9/9/2011
DPB's policy memo is "Governor's Confidential Working Papers"
Secretary Review Secretary of Health and Human Resources Review Completed: 5/18/2012
Governor's Review Review Completed: 7/24/2013
Result: Approved
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 7/24/2013
The Virginia Register of Regulations
Will be published on 8/12/2013   Volume: 29  Issue: 25
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 8/12/2013 and remain open through 9/11/2013
Effective Date 9/13/2013

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

VDH Weblink - Links and Documents (SHIFT)

Links and Documents (VDH Weblink - click here)

Links to Relevant Websites

Links to Previous Legislative Actions and Studies

Links to Relevant Agency Regulations and Policies

Contact Us:
For more information regarding the SHIFT please visit the Institute for Environmental Negotiation's website at ien.arch.virginia.edu.

VDH Weblink - Comments (SHIFT)

Comments (VDH Weblink - click here)

IEN welcomes your comments on this topic. While IEN will not be responding substantively to each comment, IEN will confirm receipt. Your comments will inform Steering Committee meetings and will be incorporated into the final recommendations report. If you would like your comments to be anonymous, please let IEN know that when you write. Please send comments to Kelly Wilder, Senior Associate for IEN at kw5um@eservices.virginia.edu.
Contact Us:
For more information regarding the SHIFT please visit the Institute for Environmental Negotiation's website at ien.arch.virginia.edu.

 

VDH Weblink - SHIFT Stakeholder Committee Meeting Schedule

Schedule of Events (VDH Weblink - click here)

Meeting 1: 7/17/2013 - Time: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m Location: Covenant School (Upper School), 175 Hickory St. Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Meeting 2: 8/8/2013 - Time: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m Location: Covenant School (Upper School), 175 Hickory St. Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Meeting 3: 8/29/2013 - Time: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m Location: Northside Library, 300 Albemarle Square, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Meeting 4: 9/26/2013 - Time: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m Location: English Inn, 2000 Morton Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Meeting 5: 10/10/2013 - Time: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m Location: Virginia Department of Forestry, 900 Natural Resources Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Meeting 6: 10/31/2013 - Time: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m Location: Virginia Department of Forestry, 900 Natural Resources Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Meeting 7: 11/21/2013 - Time: 10:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m Location: Virginia Department of Forestry, 900 Natural Resources Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Contact Us:
For more information regarding the SHIFT please visit the Institute for Environmental Negotiation's website at ien.arch.virginia.edu.

VDH Weblink - Safety and Health in Facilitating a Transition (SHIFT)

The SHIFT Charge (VDH Weblink - click here)

Produce a report of recommendations to advise VDH on how to maximize private sector participation in the onsite sewage program while providing adequate oversight to protect public health and the environment.
Categories of Discussion Topics
Roles & Responsibilities Transition Process, Including Regulatory and Legislative Changes Financial and Economic Issues

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

SHIFT COMMITTEE MEETING, July 18th

Meeting:
Safety and Health in Facilitating a Transition (SHIFT)

Meeting Details
Date / Time 7/18/2013  10:00 am
Location The Covenant School – Upper School, 175 Hickory Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 
Board Website www.vdh.virginia.gov 
Agenda document pdf Meeting Agenda 7/15/2013   (140k)
Disability Friendly? No       Deaf interpreter available upon request? No
Purpose of the meeting VDH recognizes the need to address issues related to private sector participation in the onsite sewage program. To meet this need VDH has contracted with the Institute for Environmental Negotiations at the University of Virginia to create a third party, stakeholder process; the Safety and Health in Facilitating a Transition (SHIFT). The SHIFT charge is to produce a report of recommendations to advise VDH on how to maximize private sector participation in the onsite sewage program while providing adequate oversight to protect public health and the environment.
Meeting Scope
X
General business of the board
 
Discuss particular regulations / chapters
 
Public hearing to discuss a proposed change

Contact Information
Name / Title: Tanya Denckla Cobb  / Associate Director
Address: Institute for Environmental Negotiations
P.O. Box 400179
Charlottesville, 22904-4179
Email Address: td6n@virginia.edu
Telephone: (434)924-7855    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-   

SHADAC COMMITTEE MEETING, July 17th

Meeting:
Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations Advisory Committee

Meeting Details
Date / Time 7/17/2013  10:00 am
Location James Madison Building, Fifth Floor Main Conference Room,
109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Remote Location:
Loudoun County Health Department, 1 Harrison St. SE, Second Floor, Leesburg, VA 20177 
Board Website www.vdh.virginia.gov 
Agenda document pdf Meeting Agenda 7/10/2013   (48k)
Disability Friendly? No       Deaf interpreter available upon request? No
Purpose of the meeting To make recommendations to the Commissioner regarding sewage handling and disposal policies, procedures and programs of the department. Participants at remote locations will view the meeting via video conferencing.
Meeting Scope
X
General business of the board
 
Discuss particular regulations / chapters
 
Public hearing to discuss a proposed change

Contact Information
Name / Title: Lance Gregory  / Environmental Health Coordinator
Address: 109 Governor St.
Richmond, 23219
Email Address: lance.gregory@vdh.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)864-7491    FAX: (804)864-7475    TDD: ()-   

Monday, July 15, 2013

Executive Order No. 32 (2011)

Executive Order No. 32
The Governor’s Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring, Phase II
PDF

Importance of the Issue
“It is incumbent on those charged with providing
government services to protect the public from
harm and theft, educate our citizenry, foster
economic opportunity, provide necessary
infrastructure, preserve fundamental rights and
perform other essential functions in a manner that
avoids duplication, delay, waste, and unnecessary
regulation and bureaucracy.”
Executive Order No. 32 (2011)

Thursday, July 11, 2013

"Budget topics still addressed"

Floyd Press
122nd Year, No. 28

"Budget topics still addressed"
By Doug Thompson
Special to the Press
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