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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12. Health
Agency 5. Department of Health
Chapter 630. Private Well Regulations
11/21/2024

12VAC5-630-90. Administration of regulations.

This chapter is administered by the following:

1. The board has the responsibility to promulgate, amend, and repeal regulations necessary to ensure the proper location, construction, repair, and abandonment of private wells.

2. The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the department. The commissioner has the authority to act within the scope of regulations promulgated by the board and for the board when it is not in session. The commissioner may delegate powers under this chapter in writing to a subordinate; however, the power to (i) issue variances under § 32.1-12 of the Code of Virginia and 12VAC5-630-170, and (ii) issue orders under § 32.1-26 of the Code of Virginia and 12VAC5-630-140 and 12VAC5-630-150 B may not be delegated.

The commissioner has final authority to adjudicate contested case decisions of subordinates delegated powers under this section prior to appeal of such case decisions to the circuit court.

3. The department is designated as the primary agent of the commissioner for the purpose of administering this chapter.

4. The district or local health departments are responsible for implementing and enforcing the regulatory activities required by this chapter.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-176.4 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR355-34-100 § 1.9, eff. April 1, 1992; amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 4, eff. November 6, 2024.

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