10/28/2010 9:04 am
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: State Board of Health
Regulatory Coordinator: Douglas R. Harris

(804)864-7001

doug.harris@vdh.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Dwight Flammia, Ph.D.

Public Health Toxicologist

(804)864-8127

dwight.flammia@vdh.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health

Virginia Department of Health

109 Governor Street

Richmond, VA 23219
Chapter Affected:
12 vac 5 - :
Statutory Authority: State:

Federal:
Date Petition Received 10/28/2010
Petitioner Kenneth Strong
 Petitioner's Request
  The petitioner requests that the Board of Health adopt, promulgate and enforce a policy aimed at educating the public and decision makers in the environmental and health effects of extremely low frequency magnetic fields located inside high voltage electric power line right-of-ways.
 Agency Plan
  The Agency anticipates it will consider public comments, information submitted by the petitioner and any additional information before determining what appropriate action is required.
Publication Date 11/22/2010  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 12/12/2010