Notice of action: The Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is seeking comments and announcing a public comment period on the proposed intended use plan for the Virginia Safeguarding Tomorrow Through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund Program. The Virginia Intended Use Plan (VIUP) provides information to potential loan recipients and other interested parties about goals for the Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (RVRLF), an overview of eligible project types, the criteria for the distribution of loans, and the process for management of the loan fund. The VIUP is effective for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (STRLF) Program.

The RVRLF was established in 2022 by the General Assembly of Virginia: §§ 62.1-199 and 62.1- 203 of the Code of Virginia were amended and reenacted and Chapter 6 of Title 10.1 10.1- 603.28 through 10.1-603.40 of the Code of Virginia was amended.

Public comment period: April 10 to April 20, 20234

Federal information: This notice is being given to satisfy the public participation requirements of federal regulations.

How to comment: VDEM accepts written comments by email, and postal mail.  In order to be considered, comments must include the full name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting and be received by VDEM no later than the last day of the comment period. VDEM prefers comments be provided in writing, along with any supporting documents or exhibits. Comments must be submitted to Robbie Coates, Director, Grant Management and Recovery Division, Department of Emergency Management, 9711 Farrar Court, Richmond, Virginia 23236, phone 804-267-7730, email robert.coates@vdem.virginia.gov. All materials received are part of the public record.

To review the proposed plan: The plan and any supporting documents are available on the VDEM Grants web site: https://www.vaemergency.gov/aem/Grants/va-intended-use-plan-fy24-strlf-final.pdf. The documents may also be obtained by contacting the VDEM representative named below.