7/6/2010 4:28 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Counseling
Regulatory Coordinator: Evelyn B. Brown

(804)367-4488

evelyn.brown@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Elaine J. Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 115 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 35 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 07/06/2010
Petitioner Corinne Schuman
 Petitioner's Request
To amend regulations to separate the application fee and the licensing fee and allow the licensing fee to be refundable if an applicant is unable to complete the licensure process.
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published in the Register of Regulations and circulated to interested parties for comment until September 1, 2010. Following the comment period, the Board will consider the request for amendments at its next meeting scheduled for November 5, 2010.
Publication Date 08/02/2010  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 09/01/2010