Re: Proposed Revocation of Virginia Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention: SARS-CoV-2 Virus (16VAC25-220)

Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc. supports the proposed revocation of the Virginia Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus that causes COVID-19, 16VAC25-220. We support a simple "Guidance Document" with flexibility in continued efforts to keep customers and employees safe.

Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc., a natural gas local distribution utility company, serves over 280,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across the Commonwealth of Virginia and employs over 470 employees. Columbia Gas of Virginia operates out of seven local offices in Buena Vista, Chester, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Staunton, Suffolk, and Warrenton serving customers in over 100 counties, cities, and towns. 

We appreciate the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board Members and the dedicated employees of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry for their efforts towards meeting workplace safety challenges during the COVID-19 global pandemic.