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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
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Regulations Governing Pesticide Product Registration, Handling, Storage, and Disposal under Authority of the Virginia Pesticide Control Act [2 VAC 5 ‑ 670]
Public Comment Forum

On this Periodic Review

Review Announcement

Pursuant to Executive Order 17 (2014) and ยงยง 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, on behalf of the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of 2 VAC 5-670, Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pesticide Law.

The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 17 (2014). http://dpb.virginia.gov/regs/EO17.pdf

The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The comment period begins August 11, 2014, and ends on September 1, 2014.

Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to Andres Alvarez, Director of the Division of Consumer Protection, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia, 23218, Telephone: 804-225-3821, FAX: 804-371-7479, Andres.Alvarez@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

CLOSED     Opened on 8/11/2014 and Ended on 9/1/2014

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