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Showing: 58 changes that have become effective in the last 90 days (Fast-Track, Emergency, Final) for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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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 - Effective Date: 3/28/24
Board Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Auxiliary Grants Program
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Auxiliary Grant and ALF Assessment regulations to comport with changes pursuant to 2023 legislative changes
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/3/24
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulation For Low Emissions And Zero Emissions Vehicle Standards
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 95]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Effective Jan. 12 2024: Create new Chapter 95: Regulation For Low Emissions And Zero Emissions Vehicle Standards (Revision MR)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/12/24
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Certified Recovery Residences
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 260]
Action: Amendments to comply with Item 312 L.2. and Chapter 755 (HB277)
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 2/1/24
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Time-Share Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 45]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Time-Share Regulations - HB 1955/SB 969 Amendments
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Resale Disclosure Act Amendments
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Common Interest Community Ombudsman Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CIC Ombudsman Regulations - HB 1627/SB 1042 Amendments
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
Board Department of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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 - Effective Date: 1/1/24
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Noncustodial Employees of the Department of Corrections
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 70]
Action: Repeal of the Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Noncustodial Employees of the Department of Corrections
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 3/1/24
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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 - Effective Date: 3/14/24
Board Board of Housing and Community Development
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Update the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/18/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 52]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Update the Statewide Fire Prevention Code
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/18/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Update the Uniform Statewide Building Code
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/18/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 91]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Update the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/18/24
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 - Effective Date: 3/13/24
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 - Effective Date: 2/29/24
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending oyster harvest seasons
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Piankatank River Management Area
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 770]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repealing Chapter 770 "Piankatank River Management Area"
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/31/23
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Patent Tong Restrictions
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 780]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 780 "Patent Tong Restrictions"
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/31/23
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Open Public Oyster Rocks, Pocomoke Sound
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 790]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 790 "Open Public Oyster Rocks, Pocomoke Sound"
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/31/23
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Opening of John East Turn and Poynter Rocks and Closing Beaseley Bay Rock and Deep Creek Channel, Buoy No. 7
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 810]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 810 "Opening of John East Turn and Poynter Rocks and Closing Beaseley Bay Rock and Deep Creek Channel, Buoy No. 7"
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/31/23
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
A Change in the Oyster Cull Size for Oysters Harvested from Russ Rock, Rappahannock River
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 830]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 830 "A Change in the Oyster Cull Size for Oysters Harvested from Russ Rock, Rappahannock River"
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/31/23
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expansion of the Jail Island Clean Cull Area
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 850]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 850 "Expansion of the Jail Island Clean Cull Area"
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/31/23
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
A Change in the Oyster Cull Size for Oysters Harvested from Little Carters Rock, Rappahannock River
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 860]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 860 "A Change in the Oyster Cull Size for Oysters Harvested from Little Carters Rock, Rappahannock River"
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/31/23
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Black Sea Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 950]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Opening the recreational 2024 black sea bass season
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/26/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Tautog
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 960]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Removing fees associated with unreturned commercial tautog tags
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to on-Shore Loading and Unloading of Shellfish from Condemned Areas
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 980]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 980 Pertaining to On-Shore Loading and Unloading of Shellfish from Condemned Areas
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 3/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Tilefish and Grouper
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1120]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending the recreational blueline tilefish season
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to the Special Oyster Relay Season in the Rappahannock River
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1200]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 1200 Pertaining to the Special Relay Season in the Rappahannock River
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 3/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 3/28/24
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Radiologic Technology
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 101]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 101
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 3/28/24
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 120]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 120
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 3/28/24
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Certified Midwives
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 70]
Action: New regulations for licensed certified midwives
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/31/24
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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.
September 2023 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/31/24
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 of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/28/24
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 - Effective Date: 2/28/24
Board Virginia Racing Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Breeders Fund
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 130]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to the Virginia Breeders Fund
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
Board Real Estate Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 1418 - Incorporating PAREA Training Program
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Exempt Action - Universal License Recognition - Jurisprudential Exam Requirement
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
Board Safety and Health Codes Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Federal Identical Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 85]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Personnel Policies for Local Departments of Social Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 675]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Update Personnel Policies for Local Departments of Social Services to Align with Federal Law
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/14/24
Board Department of State Police
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Standards and Specifications for the Stickers or Decals Used By Cities, Counties and Towns in Lieu of License Plates
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Stickers or Decals Used By Cities, Counties and Towns -EO19 Amendments - 2023 FINAL EXEMPT
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/8/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Rules and Regulations
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Rules and Regulations-2023 Amendments -EO19 Review- FINAL /EXEMPT
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Relating to Specifications of the Description to be Obtained By Pawnbrokers of Persons Pawning or Pledging Goods
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2023 Amendments to the Regulations Relating to Specifications of the Description to Be Obtained by Pawnbrokers of Persons Pawning or Pledging Goods – EO19-FINAL /EXEMPT
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/8/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Governing Purchases of Handguns Within a 30-Day Period
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 101]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2023 Amendments to the Regulations Governing Purchases of Handguns within a 30-Day Period– EO19-FINAL /EXEMPT
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/31/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Relating to the Issuance of Nonresident Concealed Handgun Carry Permits
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 190]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2023 Amendments to the Regulations Relating to the Issuance of Nonresident Concealed Handgun Carry Permits– EO19-FINAL /EXEMPT
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/8/24
Board Virginia Cannabis Control Authority
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Medical Cannabis Program Fees
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 20 promulgation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/17/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Applications, Licenses, Permits, and Registrations
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 30 promulgation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulated Operations
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 40 promulgation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Cannabis Products
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 50 promulgation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Testing of Cannabis Products
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 60 promulgation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Labeling and Packaging
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 70 promulgation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Enforcement
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 80 promulgation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 2/25/24
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 - Effective Date: 3/27/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Concrete Products Facilities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 193]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
25-193 - Amend and Reissue Existing Regulation 2023
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 3/1/24
Board Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
[16 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Rules of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 1/4/24
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