Section 40. Administration

A. The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the Virginia Department of Health. The commissioner has the authority to act for the board when it is not in session. The commissioner may delegate his powers under this chapter with the exception of his power to issue variances under 12VAC5-570-90.

B. The division is designated as the primary reviewing agent of the commissioner for the purpose of administering this chapter. Upon receipt of the application from the local health department, the division examines and grants or denies the application for sewerage facilities to serve marinas, other places where boats are moored, and boating access facilities. The division issues all certificates attesting to the adequacy of the sewerage facilities and notifies the VMRC when a certificate is issued or denied.

C. The local health department shall be responsible for processing all applications submitted by owners and for inspecting sites and facilities for compliance with this chapter.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR355-17-01 § 1.4, eff. September 1, 1987; amended, Volume 06, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 1990; Volume 32, Issue 06, eff. December 16, 2015.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-246 of the Code of Virginia.