6/28/2010 9:41 am
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Regulatory Coordinator: Linda B. Grasewicz

(804)786-0040

linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Linda B. Grasewicz

Regulatory Coordinator

(804)786-0040

linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

1220 Bank Street

P. O. Box 1797

Richmond, VA 23218-1797
Chapter Affected:
12 vac 35 - 115: Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
Statutory Authority: State: Section 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia

Federal:
Date Petition Received 04/08/2010
Petitioner Steven Shoon
 Petitioner's Request
Establish a new regulation requiring all providers receiving public funding to physically post Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) information.
 Agency Plan
The Board will consider the petition and public comments at the next scheduled meeting, which is June 25, 2010.
Publication Date 05/10/2010  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 05/31/2010
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 06/25/2010
 Agency Decision Text
All providers can post such information. Requiring the posting of FOIA information is beyond the intended scope of 12 VAC 35-115-10. The petitioner could direct this request to the Virginia Freedom of Information Council.