Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
Guidance Document Change: This policy outlines the procedure for means testing of owners who petition the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for onsite sewage and private well evaluation and design services pursuant to § 32.1-248.4 of the Code of Virginia (the Code). This policy also establishes Hardship Guidelines whereby VDH may serve as a provider of last resort for onsite sewage and private well evaluation and design services pursuant to § 32.1-248.4 of the Code.
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6/20/19  6:26 pm
Commenter: Guido

regulatory capture
 

House & Senate labored over expanding Medicare to families at 138% of poverty, requiring drug testing and proof of income. Under this proposal environmental health staff in Richmond propose extending social benefits to people making 400% of poverty (might not be poor).

Health Department claims "public demand" drives it to spend 6 times the money collected in fees, making up the difference with programs meant to benefit women infants and kids, and covers the loss while lobbying for special appropriations.

Who supports this gift, after promises to change the business model after SHIFT VDH has failed to disclose who (by name, or organization) who is driving this proposed policy. The public deserves to see a public disclosure of the beneficiaries; the needy applicant we can understand, but those claiming need at 400% of poverty merit discovery and publication of their names and the benefits received in public media.

Therefore create a database and publicize these grifters.

 

CommentID: 72625