Action:
Amend Regulations to Revise Internal IFFC Procedures
Action 6791
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Private Well Regulations protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Commonwealth through the proper construction and permitting of private wells. These regulations establish standards for (i) private well locations, their construction, and maintenance to ensure protection of groundwater resources, (ii) issuance and denial of permits, (iii) standards for obtaining a permit, and (iv) the process for inspections and abandonment of private wells. This action amends the Regulations as following:
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. Removes restriction of subpoena power as it is allowed under 2.2-4022 of the Code of Virginia;
iii. Aligns the timetable to render a case decision with 2.2-4021(B) of the Code of Virginia; and
iv. Removes the requirement for a hearings officer to submit their findings of fact to the Commissioner of Health for final decision. |
| 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 [8311] |
| 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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10824
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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, Div'n. of Onsite Sewage and Water Svces.
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Address:
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109 Governor Street
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.
