7/28/2011 9:46 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
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Psychology
Regulatory Coordinator: Evelyn B. Brown

(804)367-4697

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

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4699

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

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 125 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 36 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 07/28/2011
Petitioner James D. Watwood
 Petitioner's Request
Increase the tme limit for romantic or sexual relationships with patients from two years after termination to indefinite when the patient has been a victim of rape, incest or sexual abuse.
 Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition was filed with the Register of Regulations with a request for comment to be received until September 20, 2011.  The petition will also be posted for comment on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov     At its next meeting which is scheduled for November 8, 2011, the Board will consider the petition and any comment received to decide whether or not to initate the rule-making process.
Publication Date 08/29/2011  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 09/20/2011