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Board Board of Accountancy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board of Accountancy Regulations
[18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendment to Education Regulations
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 2/12/24 
Board Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Grants to Area Agencies on Aging
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/22/19 
The Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Program
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 70]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Inspection of Pet Shops Selling Dogs or Cats
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 105]
Action: Promulgate regulation required by Chapter 1284 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Regulations for Enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 317]
Action: Amend noxious weed list
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 390]
Action: Amendments to Establish a Minimum Germination Rate for Cotton Seed
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/5/22 
Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 455]
Action: Promulgate regulations governing the installation of invasive plant species by tradespersons in Virginia
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 11/6/23 
Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification Under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control Act
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 685]
Action: Conformance with EPA pesticide applicator standards
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
General Definitions
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 10]
Action: Definition of Volatile Organic Compound (Rev. A23)
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 2/26/24 
Existing Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Existing Stationary Sources (Rev. B23)
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 2/26/24 
Existing Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Electronic postmarks (Rev C23)
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 2/26/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
New and Modified Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Procedural Rules for the Conduct of Hearings Before the Board and Its Hearing Officers
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 10]
Action: Chapter 10 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Public Participation Guidelines
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 11]
Action: Chapter 11 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Advertising
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 20]
Action: Chapter 20 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Tied-House
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 30]
Action: Chapter 30 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Requirements for Product Approval
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Chapter 40 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Retail Operations
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action: Chapter 50 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Manufacturers and Wholesalers Operations
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: Chapter 60 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Other Provisions
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: Industrial Permit Fees
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Other Provisions
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: Chapter 70 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations
[18 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 General Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/27/23 
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/1/24 
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: 2020-2021 General Review of Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: SB 607 Amendment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/3/23 
Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Regulation
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 50]
Action: Initial promulgation of Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Regulation
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Auctioneers Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/13/23 
Board Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[18 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Regulatory amendments to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[18 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of the ASLP Compact
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to the instructor training program
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Lower Cosmetology Training to 1,000 Hours
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/17/23 
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/18/23 
Tattooing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Tattooing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/18/23 
Body-Piercing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/18/23 
Esthetics Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]
Action: General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/18/23 
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Operation of the Individual and Family Support Program
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 230]
Action: Amendments to establish criteria and annual funding priorities through the Annual Funding Program Guidelines and ensure public input.
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/26/24 
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Reporting Requirements
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/20/23 
Board for Branch Pilots
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/4/23 
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Condominium Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Condominium Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Time-Share Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 45]
Action: General Review of Time-Share Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 50]
Action: 2021 General Review
Stage: Proposed - Stage withdrawn on 7/31/2023
Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Common Interest Community Ombudsman Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 70]
Action: CIC Ombudsman Regulations General Regulatory Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/25/23 
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendment of Prohibited Acts
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/27/23 
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Change in Examination Fee Provisions
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/26/22 
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/5/22 
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Eligibility Requirement Amendment
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/19/22 
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Continuing Education Amendment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Eligibility Requirement Amendment
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/6/23 
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Changes resulting from periodic review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction September 2022
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Counseling Compact
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy ()
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 90]
Action: New chapter for licensure
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 20]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Officers
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Rules Relating to Compulsory in-Service Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers, Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courtroom Security Officers, Process Service Officers and Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Operations
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action: Amendments to Compulsory In-Service Training Standards
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/25/21 
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courthouse and Courtroom Security Officers and Process Service Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendments to Jailor/Court Security/Civil Process Training Standards
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Rules Relating to Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 65]
Action: New Regulation to Establish Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 2/12/24 
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action: Comprehensive Review of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Rules Relating to the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections; Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines used by the Department of Corrections
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 105]
Action: New Regulation for the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections and Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to the Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of CASA Program Requirements
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/1/24 
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Businesses
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 172]
Action: Amendments to Schedule of Fees
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Relating to Special Conservator of the Peace
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 230]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Training Standards Relating to Special Conservators of the Peace
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Relating to School Security Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 240]
Action: Repeal of the Regulations Relating to School Security Officers
Stage: Fast-Track - Stage withdrawn on 2/7/2024
Regulations Relating to Campus Security Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
Action: Repeal of Regulations Relating to Campus Security Officers
Stage: Fast-Track - Stage withdrawn on 2/7/2024
Rules Relating to the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 300]
Action: New Regulation for the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Dentistry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Amendment to restriction on advertising dental specialties
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training and supervision of digital scan technicians
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Expansion and clarification of refresher courses required for reinstatement of a license
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Continuing education requirements for jurisprudence
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training requirements for botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Training in infection control
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Regulations
[11 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Promulgation of regulations for Texas Hold’em poker tournaments by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Revisions to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel to Comport with 2018 legislation
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/28/22 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Include Instruction in Cultural Competency for Initial Licensure and Renewal of a License
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/17/22 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Amendments to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel to reflect changes with ASL national certifications
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 1/29/24 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Establish an Add-on Endorsement in the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Teach Economics and Personal Finance
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Extend the Expiration of Renewable Licenses
Stage: Emergency - Register Date: 6/5/23 
Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/16/19 
Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 131]
Action: Fast-track action to align the Standards of Accreditation with Chapter 26 of the 2021 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Virginia Standards of Accreditation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 132]
Action: Revisions to the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts
Stage: Final - Stage withdrawn on 1/4/2024
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
Action: Establish Dual Language and Economics and Personal Finance Endorsements in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities and Educational Programs Offered in Group Homes and Residential Facilities in the Commonwealth
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 671]
Action: Legislative mandate to establish the same requirements on restraint and seclusion for private special education day schools as those for public schools
Stage: Fast-Track - Stage withdrawn on 3/6/2024
Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 771]
Action: Action to Adopt New Standards for the Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 781]
Action: Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/1/24 
General Procedures for Licensure and Background Checks
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 821]
Action: Adopt New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board Virginia Employment Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Required Records and Reports
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 32]
Action: Amendment to the Required Records and Reports for Virginia employers
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: 2019 Amendments Solar PBR
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/15/21 
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 9 VAC 15-60 to comport with the requirements of Chapter 688 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Board Forensic Science Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Approval of Marijuana Field Tests for Detection of Marijuana Plant Material
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendments to Permit the Approval of Alternative Field Tests and Mobile Instruments
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
DNA Data Bank Regulations
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 60]
Action: Regulatory Requirement Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-60
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Board Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
[18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
Action: Adjustment of requirements related to documentation of continuing education pursuant to 2022 legislation
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
[18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 Regulatory Reduction
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Health Professions
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program
[18 VAC 76 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 11]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 32]
Action: Promulgate New Chapter 32 for Emergency Medical Services Regulations and Repeal Chapter 31
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/15/17 
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 71]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/5/22 
Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action: Amendment to comply with changes in public health practice
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations for the Immunization of School Children
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 1223 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 125]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Eligibility Standards and Charges for Health Care Services to Individuals
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 200]
Action: Amend Regulations Following 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations of the Patient Level Data System
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 217]
Action: Amend Regulation to conform to Chapter 1289 Item 307(D1) of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing Outpatient Data Reporting
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 218]
Action: Amend Regulations Following the 2019 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 219]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 304 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action: Amend Regulation to Incorporate Legislative Mandates from 2021, 2020, 2005, and 2004; to Update Terms to Match Statutory Language; and to Update Licensure Provisions
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulation for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 372]
Action: Repeal Ch 371 and Replace Following Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Certified Nursing Facility Staffing Standards Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 375]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapters 482 and 483 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/14/19 
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Fee Change for Home Care Organizations after Enactment of Chapter 172 (2022 Acts of Assembly)
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 470 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I)
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulation to Incorporate the 2022 FGI Guidelines
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Certification of Community Health Workers
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 402]
Action: Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Managed Care Health Insurance Plan Quality Assurance Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 409]
Action: Repeal and Replace Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 219, 233, and 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 72 and 220 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I), to Conform to Chapters 1080, 1081, and 1088 (2020 Acts of Assembly), and to Update Clinical Standards
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for emergency room personnel security training
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Sexual Assault Survivor Treatment and Transfer Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 416]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 725 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/1/21 
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Amend Food Regulations to conform to Chapter 853 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly; General Medication Storage
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Amend Chapter 421 to Adopt 2022 FDA Food Code
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Regulations for Summer Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 440]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/5/22 
Rules and Regulations Governing Campgrounds
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 450]
Action: Temporary Campground Water Quality/Hand Washing Sinks Exemption
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Public Pools
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 460]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Results
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 462]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/26/22 
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 481]
Action: Repeal and Replace Virginia's Radiation Protection Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: Fee Schedule
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 490]
Action: Amend Chapter 490 as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction of Migrant Labor Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 501]
Action: Amend Migrant Labor Camp Regulations Following Periodic Review 2023
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 520]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/25/22 
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Statutory Changes
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Waterworks Operation Fee
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 600]
Action: Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Application Fees for Construction Permits for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems and Private Wells
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 620]
Action: State Budget Addition of Fees for Repairs, Voluntary Upgrades, and Safe, Adequate, and Proper Evaluations
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Private Well Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 630]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Rainwater Harvesting Systems Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 635]
Action: Rainwater Harvesting Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to Expand Training Options for Applicants
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/11/23 
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: OPT Fee Adjustment 2023
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Board Board of Historic Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
[17 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Promulgation of Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 30]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/1/21 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 41]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/24/21 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 71]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers to Add Provisions Pertaining to Community Placement Programs
Stage: NOIRA - At DPB
Minimum Standards for Research Involving Human Subjects or Records of the Department of Juvenile Justice
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 170]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Regulations Governing Mental Health Services Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles.
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 180]
Action: Amend Regulations Governing Mental Health Service Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Regulations Governing Youth Detained Pursuant to Federal Contracts
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 200]
Action: Establish new regulations applicable to programs detaining youth pursuant to federal contracts
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/1/21 
Board Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulation Governing On-The-Job Training Programs or Other Training Programs
[16 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: Promulgate New Regulation Governing On-The-Job Training Programs or Other Training Programs"
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/12/24 
Board State Board of Local and Regional Jails
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[6 VAC 15 ‑ 11]
Action: Public Participation Guidelines Amendments
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 1/15/24 
Board Commission On Local Government
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Organization and Regulations of Procedure
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to accomplish regulatory reduction goals
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Board Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators
[18 VAC 95 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Reduction 2023
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/14/23 
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to the Taking of Striped Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 252]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Management measures to comply with ASMFC Addendum II to Amendment 7 and additional changes to season and aquaculture language
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Summer Flounder
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 620]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Summer Flounder Recreational Minimum Size Limit Increase
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Licensing Requirements and License Fees
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1090]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending regulatory language so that the shellfish relay fee only needs to be paid one time each calendar year.
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Restrictions on the Harvest of Shellfish and in Condemned Shellfish Areas
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1290]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending the Shellfish Relay Fee Language
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to General Oyster Planting Ground Lease Renewal Fee
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1350]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending Chapter 1350 Pertaining to General Oyster Planting Ground Lease Renewal Fee
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Administration of Medical Assistance Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Provider Appeals Update
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Mental Health and Substance Use Case Management
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Private Duty Nursing Services Under EPSDT
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 10/23/23 
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action: 2020 Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screening Changes
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates; in-Patient Hospital Care
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 70]
Action: Fee For Service Supplemental Payments and Hospital Assessment
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Eligibility and Appeals
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 110]
Action: Client Appeals Update
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 9/7/22 
Waivered Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 120]
Action: CCC Plus WAIVER
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 130]
Action: Consumer-Directed Attendants
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 15]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review of Chapter 15
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review of Chapter 20
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Prescribing of Opioids and Buprenorphine
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 21]
Action: Amendment of opioid and buprenorphine prescribing regulations following updated federal guidance
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 40]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 40
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Implementation of Periodic Review for Chapter 50
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 80
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Implementation of the OT Compact
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Radiologic Technology
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 101]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 101
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 2/12/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 110]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 110
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 120]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 120
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 2/12/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 130
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Polysomnographic Technologists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 140]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 140
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 150]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 150
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Surgical Assistants and Registration of Surgical Technologists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 160]
Action: Amendments for surgical assistants consistent with a licensed profession
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Surgical Assistants and Registration of Surgical Technologists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 160]
Action: Reinstatement of certification as a surgical technologist
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 170]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 170
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Fee Increase 2024
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Regulations for Medication Administration Training and Immunization Protocol
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 30]
Action: Implementation of clinical nurse specialist practice agreement changes from 2022 General Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for laser surgery certifications
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Prohibition against incentives to transfer prescriptions
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowance for centralized warehouser or wholesale distributor to verify Schedule VI drugs for automated dispensing devices in hospitals
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Pharmacy working conditions
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 10/23/23 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exemption of automated dispensing devices stocked solely with emergency or stat-use medications from certain requirements of 18VAC110-20-555
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to clarify application of 18VAC110-20-735
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Increase in fees
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
December 2023 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/29/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
December 2023 scheduling for conformity with federal action
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/29/24 
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: 2023 pharmacists initiating treatment
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 1/15/24 
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Repeal of outdated sections
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: 2022 Pharmacists initiating treatment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Governing Pharmaceutical Processors
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal of pharmaceutical processor regulations pursuant to statutory change
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Board Board of Physical Therapy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Changes to comply with Compact rules
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/25/23 
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: Review of Standards of Practice and Conduct
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/20/23 
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Board Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/4/23 
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/23/23 
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Psychology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction 2022
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction in barriers to licensure 2022
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to licensure by endorsement
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of criminal background check for Compact compliance
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment 2021
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/4/23 
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/17/23 
Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 131]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/3/20 
Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 151]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Children’s Residential Facilities
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Foster and Adoptive Family Home Approval Standards
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 211]
Action: Implement Foster Parent Bill of Rights and Reenforce the Role of Foster and Adoptive Parents
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Fraud Reduction/Elimination Effort
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 325]
Action: Rename Program and Modify Local Reimbursement Formula
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 677]
Action: Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/18/21 
Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 680]
Action: Establish Year Round Energy Assistance Program & Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/27/23 
Child Protective Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 705]
Action: Remove Notary Requirement for Consent to Central Registry System Check
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Child Support Enforcement Program
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]
Action: Family Engagement Services
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Child Support Enforcement Program
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]
Action: Implement Periodic Review Recommendations
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Human Subject Research Regulations
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 890]
Action: Update Human Subject Research Chapter
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Social Work
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction in CE hours for continuation of approval to be a supervisor
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments resulting from 2022 periodic review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/26/22 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Acceptance of APA approved trainings as CE providers
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: 2022 Periodic Review changes to section 37
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Music Therapy
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 30]
Action: Initial regulations for licensure of music therapists
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board State Board of Elections
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Campaign Finance And Political Advertisements
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Campaign Finance Regulations for Print Media Advertisements
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/16/21 
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Access Management Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 73]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 92]
Action: Amendment due to Ch. 425 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Comprehensive Roadside Management Program Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 121]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Approved by Governor
Land Use Permit Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 151]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/14/23 
Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 200]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/14/23 
Board Board of Veterinary Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Changes
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory amendments to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction of requirements for licensure by endorsement
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Fire Programs
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[19 VAC 15 ‑ 11]
Action: Revision of “Agency” in Public Participation Guidelines
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 1/15/24 
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Hazardous Waste Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Annual Update 2023
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment 9
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Voluntary Remediation Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Amendment Addressing Eligibility and Fees
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board Board for Waste Management Facility Operators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Amendment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/27/23 
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2023 40 CFR Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/26/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH110- 2026 Amendment and Reisuance of Existing Regulation
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
General Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit for Seafood Processing Facilities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 115]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 115- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 151]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the VPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit Regulation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 3/11/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 190]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 190 2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing General Permit Regulation
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Regulation and General Permit for Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Management
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 192]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Reissue and amend, as necessary, the Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Regulation and General Permit for Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Management
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/15/24 
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Action: Amendments Establishing Criteria for Water Auditing Plans and Leak Detection and Repair Plans and Requiring Applications to Include Plans
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Designation of Portion of Laurel Fork in Highland County as Exceptional State Waters
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Rulemaking to Adopt Numeric Turbidity Criteria
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/12/21 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Triennial Review Rulemaking to Adopt New, Update or Cancel Existing Water Quality Standards (2020)- Partial amendments effective 4/18/2023 - See 4/24/2023 Register for Effective Date Notice (excludes Aluminum amendment)
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/19/22 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Rulemaking to adopt site specific selenium aquatic life criteria for four streams which are tributaries to Knox Creek in Buchanan County
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/26/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Water Quality Management Planning Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 720]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to add six new TMDL wasteload allocations in the James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A) and Roanoke River Basin (9VAC25-720-80 A).
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Local and Regional Water Supply Planning
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 780]
Action: Amendments pursuant to Chapter 1105 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 790]
Action: Amend Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations to include a reporting requirement for all septic systems taken off-line and connected to sewage collection systems - see action summary concerning NOIRA comment period extension
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/11/23 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges Resulting from the Application of Pesticides to Surface Waters
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 800]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
25-800 - 2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing General Permit Regulation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/22/23 
Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-30)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 840]
Action: Amend or modify the regulations to establish a fee schedule for conducting erosion and sediment control plan reviews for solar projects
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulation (formerly 4VAC50-60)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 870]
Action: Amend or modify the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule supporting the Virginia Stormwater Management Program.
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/13/21 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulation (formerly 4VAC50-60)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 870]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Consolidation of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Programs
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/4/23 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (formerly Part XIV, 4VAC50-60)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 880]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
25-880 - 2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing General Permit Regulation - see action summary- extension of comment period
Stage: Final - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 900]
Action: Amend or modify to allow for changes in the application fee schedule supporting the Nutrient Credit Certification Program
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Board Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action: 2021 Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/11/23 
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 11/21/22 
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: 2021 Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
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