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Board for Contractors

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Chapter: [18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]

Individual License and Certification Regulations

Action:	Temporary Certification of Elevator Mechanics
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 4/9/25

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Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians

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Chapter: [18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]

Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations

Action:	Amendment to Expand Training Options for Applicants
Stage:	Final

Closes: 3/26/25

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Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists

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Chapter: [18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]

Professional Soil Scientists Regulations

Action:	General Review of Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 4/11/25

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Last comment: 2/18/25 11:54 am

Board for Waste Management Facility Operators

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Chapter: [18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]

Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations

Action:	General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage:	Final

Closes: 4/9/25

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Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals

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Chapter: [18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]

Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations

Action:	General Review of Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 4/11/25

1 comments

Last comment: 3/1/25 12:11 pm

Board of Long-Term Care Administrators

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Chapter: [18 VAC 95 ‑ 20]

Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators

Action:	Regulatory Reduction 2023
Stage:	Final

Closes: 4/9/25

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Board of Medical Assistance Services

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Public Notice - Intent to Amend State Plan - Reimbursement of Tribal Providers

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Public Notice - Intent to Amend State Plan - Reimbursement of Tribal Providers

Closes: 4/25/25

1 comments

Last comment: 3/6/25 10:03 am

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Chapter: [12 VAC 30 ‑ 130]

Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services

Action:	Consumer-Directed Attendants
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 3/26/25

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Board of Medicine

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Chapter: [18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]

Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants

Action:	Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 4/9/25

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Last comment: 3/19/25 4:13 pm

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Chapter: [18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]

Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants

Action:	Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 4/9/25

8 comments

Last comment: 3/18/25 8:12 pm

Board of Nursing

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Chapter: [18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]

Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing

Action:	Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 4/9/25

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Board of Optometry

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Chapter: [18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]

Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry

Action:	Regulations for laser surgery certifications
Stage:	Final

Closes: 3/26/25

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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Chapter: [2 VAC 5 ‑ 360]

Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commercial Feed Law

Action:	Addition of dietary fiber to pet food label requirements
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 4/9/25

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Chapter: [2 VAC 5 ‑ 455]

Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species

Action:	Promulgate regulations governing the installation of invasive plant species by tradespersons in Virginia
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 4/11/25

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Department of Conservation and Recreation

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Notice of Public Comment – Virginia K-12 Environmental Literacy Strategic Plan

General Notice

Notice of Public Comment – Virginia K-12 Environmental Literacy Strategic Plan

Closes: 4/9/25

5 comments

Last comment: 3/16/25 10:10 pm

Department of General Services

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DIVISION OF CONSOLIDATED LABORATORY SERVICES; Request for Comments on Revision to Fees for Drinking Water Laboratory Certification (1VAC30-41-270), Effective May 1, 2025-April 30, 2026

General Notice

DIVISION OF CONSOLIDATED LABORATORY SERVICES; Request for Comments on Revision to Fees for Drinking Water Laboratory Certification (1VAC30-41-270), Effective May 1, 2025-April 30, 2026

Closes: 4/9/25

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Department of Health Professions

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Chapter: [18 VAC 76 ‑ 20]

Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program

Action:	2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations
Stage:	Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Closes: 4/9/25

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Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

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Chapter: [18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]

Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations

Action:	Repeal of Boxing 2nd Weigh-In Requirement
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 3/26/25

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Department of Transportation

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Chapter: [24 VAC 30 ‑ 200]

Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way

Action:	NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 4/11/25

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Marine Resources Commission

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Chapter: [4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]

Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery

Petition for Rulemaking

Petition to protect Diamondback Terrapins from mortality in blue crab pots by requiring bycatch reduction devices in near-shore waters

Closes: 3/31/25

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Last comment: 3/19/25 9:55 pm

State Board of Health

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Chapter: [12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]

Food Regulations

Periodic Review

Closes: 3/31/25

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State Board of Social Services

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Chapter: [22 VAC 40 ‑ 295]

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Action:	Amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 4/9/25

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State Water Control Board

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Chapter: [9 VAC 25 ‑ 110]

Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day

Action:	CH110- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of Existing Regulation
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 4/11/25

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Last comment: 2/14/25 6:42 am

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Chapter: [9 VAC 25 ‑ 115]

Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Seafood Processing Facilities

Action:	CH 115- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage:	Proposed

Closes: 4/11/25

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Virginia Employment Commission

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Chapter: [16 VAC 5 ‑ 60]

Benefits

Action:	16 VAC 5-60 Amend Benefits
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 4/9/25

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Chapter: [16 VAC 5 ‑ 70]

Interstate and Multistate Claimants

Action:	16 VAC 5-70-10 Amendments
Stage:	Fast-Track

Closes: 4/9/25

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