Action:
Amend Regulation to Revise Internal IFFC Procedures and Provide Technical Corrections
Action 6790
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations serve to assure all sewage within the Commonwealth is handled and disposed of in a safe and sanitary manner to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public. These regulations establish standards for (i) the determination of whether a permit for handling or disposing of sewage should be issued or denied, and (ii) the requirements necessary to secure a permit for handling and disposing of sewage.
This action amends the Regulations as follows:
i. Removes the requirement that only a health director may conduct informal fact-finding conferences (IFFC) and allows a designee such as a presiding officer to conduct these conferences pursuant to 2.2-4019 of the Code of Virginia;
ii. Amends cross references to Title 9 of the Code of Virginia as it was recodified to Titled 2.2;
iii. Removes restriction of subpoena power as it is allowed under 2.2-4022 of the Code of Virginia;
iv. Aligns the timetable to render a case decision with 2.2-4021(B) of the Code of Virginia; and
v. Removes the requirement for a hearings officer to submit their findings of fact to the Commissioner of Health for final decision.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8312] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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10823
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2025. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Lance Gregory
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Director, Onsite Sewage and Water Services
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Address:
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109 Governor St.
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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lance.gregory@vdh.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)864-7491
FAX: (804)864-7475
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
