Section 40. Administration of regulations

This chapter is administered by the following:

1. The State Board of Health, hereinafter referred to as the board, has the responsibility to promulgate, amend, and repeal regulations necessary to recognize and use the work of AOSE/PEs to site and design onsite wastewater systems in a manner that protects public health and the environment.

2. The State Health Commissioner, hereinafter referred to as the commissioner, is the chief executive officer of the State Department of Health. The commissioner has the authority to act, within the scope of regulations promulgated by the board, for the board when it is not in session. The commissioner may delegate authority under this chapter with the exception of the authority to issue orders under § 32.1-26 of the Code of Virginia.

3. The State Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as 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 operational activities required by this chapter.

5. The Sewage Handling and Disposal Appeal Review Board may hear the appeal of an aggrieved named party in any case where the department has revoked a sewage disposal system permit, certification letter, or subdivision approval when that approval was issued in reliance upon the certified evaluation and design of an AOSE/PE.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-163.5 and 32.1-164 of the Code of Virginia.