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Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
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Comments 		Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Action: Cosmetology Compact Amendment
Stage: Proposed
 
 Closes: 2/13/26
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Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Amendment of 18VAC30-21-60(A) to include American Board of Audiology certification as an accepted pathway for audiologists applying for licensure
 
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
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Board of Dentistry
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Action: Training requirements for botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes
Stage: Proposed
 
 Closes: 2/13/26
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Exemption of non-surgical cosmetic procedures from certain requirements for OMS certification
 
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
1 comments
Last comment: 1/12/26 1:55 pm
 
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
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Comments 		Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
Action: Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-15
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closes: 1/28/26
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Assisted Living Facility Administrators
Action: Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-30
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closes: 1/28/26
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Board of Medicine
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapists
Action: Expansion of options for reinstatement of lapsed occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant license
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
3 comments
Last comment: 1/6/26 3:46 pm
 
Board of Pharmacy
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Final
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
 
 
 Closes: 2/2/26
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
 
 
 Closes: 2/2/26
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Board of Social Work
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Action: Implementation of the Social Work Compact
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Action: Streamlining licensure requirements for LCSW and LMSW
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
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Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
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Comments 		Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Action: Action to remove the self-audit document as a document incorporated by reference (DIBR)
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Comments 		Standards for Classification of Real Estate As Devoted to Agricultural Use and to Horticultural Use under the Virginia Land Use Assessment Law
Action: Amendments in response to periodic review comments
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
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Comments 		Vapor Pressure Requirements for Gasoline Ethanol Blends
Action: Update references to ASTM publications
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
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Comments 		Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Sausage
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-550
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
1 comments
Last comment: 1/10/26 12:35 pm
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Comments 		Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Ground Beef
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-590
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
1 comments
Last comment: 1/10/26 12:37 pm
 
Department of Criminal Justice Services
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Comments 		Rules Relating to Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
Action: New Regulation to Establish Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
Stage: Final
 
 Closes: 1/28/26
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Department of Labor and Industry
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Comments 		Public Participation Guidelines
 
 
 Closes: 2/2/26
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Comments 		Maximum Garnishment Amounts
 
 
 Closes: 2/2/26
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Comments 		Virginia Rules and Regulations Declaring Hazardous Occupations
 
 
 Closes: 2/2/26
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Comments 		Virginia Hours of Work for Minors
 
 
 Closes: 2/2/26
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Comments 		Regulation Governing the Employment of Minors on Farms, in Gardens and in Orchards
 
 
 Closes: 2/2/26
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Fair Housing Board
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Comments 		Fair Housing Certification Regulations
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Certification Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
2 comments
Last comment: 1/10/26 12:43 pm
 
Real Estate Appraiser Board
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Comments 		Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Action: General Review of Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
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Comments 		Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Action: General Review of Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Stage: Final
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
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State Board of Education
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Comments 		Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
Action: Establish an Add-on Endorsement in the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Teach Economics and Personal Finance
Stage: Final
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
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Comments 		Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of Virginia
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
1 comments
Last comment: 1/13/26 9:24 pm
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Testing of Sight and Hearing of Pupils
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
Action: Establish Dual Language and Economics and Personal Finance Endorsements in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
Stage: Final
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
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Comments 		Regulations for the School Breakfast Program
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
3 comments
Last comment: 1/13/26 9:50 pm
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Determination of Critical Teacher Shortage Areas for Awarding the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program
Action: Amend regulations following periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 2/11/26
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities and Educational Programs Offered in Group Homes and Residential Facilities in the Commonwealth
Action: Regulatory Action to Align with Item 130.H of Chapter 2 of the Acts of the Assembly 2022 Special Session I
Stage: Proposed
 
 Closes: 2/13/26
2 comments
Last comment: 1/8/26 2:25 pm
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Comments 		Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Action: Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Stage: Proposed
 
 Closes: 1/30/26
15 comments
Last comment: 1/14/26 11:30 am
 
State Board of Health
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Comments 		Regulations Governing Durable Do Not Resuscitate Orders
Action: Amend DNR Regulations Following Periodic Review 2022
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/28/26
1 comments
Last comment: 1/8/26 10:40 am
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Comments 		Regulations Governing Eligibility Standards and Charges for Health Care Services to Individuals
Action: Amend Regulations Following 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
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Comments 		Managed Care Health Insurance Plan Quality Assurance Regulation
Action: Repeal and Replace Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
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Comments 		Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations
Action: Repeal and Replace Virginia's Radiation Protection Regulations
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
15 comments
Last comment: 1/13/26 7:25 pm
 
State Board of Social Services
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Comments 		Amend Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Regulation to Align with 2025 Appropriation Act
Amend Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Regulation to Align with 2025 Appropriation Act
 
 
 Closes: 2/6/26
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Comments 		Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Action: Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: Proposed
 
 Closes: 2/13/26
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State Water Control Board
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Comments 		Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation
Action: Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870)
Stage: Proposed
 
 Closes: 1/30/26
3 comments
Last comment: 1/2/26 2:37 pm
 
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority
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Comments 		Regulated Operations
Action: VCCA 2025-2   This action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Stage: Proposed
 
 Closes: 2/14/26
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Virginia Lottery Board
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Comments 		Public Participation Guidelines
Action: Amendments resulting from periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/28/26
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Comments 		Administration Regulations
Action: Amendments resulting from periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/28/26
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Comments 		Licensing Regulations
Action: Amendments resulting from periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/28/26
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Comments 		Lottery Game Regulations
Action: Amendments resulting from periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track
 
 Closes: 1/28/26
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Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
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Comments 		Impounding Structure Regulations
Action: Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
1 comments
Last comment: 12/19/25 5:47 pm
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Comments 		Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations
Action: Amend the Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
 
 Closes: 1/14/26
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