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Showing: 346 actions/stages currently being created, amended, or repealed for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Board of Accountancy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board of Accountancy Regulations
[18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendments to Fee Structure, Firm Ownership, and Principal Place of Business
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Board of Accountancy Regulations
[18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendments to Education, Experience, and Substantial Equivalency Requirements
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Board Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Grants to Area Agencies on Aging
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/22/19 
The Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Program
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 70]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Auxiliary Grants Program
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 80]
Action: Conform Discharge and Death Notices to Align with 22VAC30-110-40
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commercial Feed Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 360]
Action: Addition of dietary fiber to pet food label requirements
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 390]
Action: Amendments to Establish a Minimum Germination Rate for Cotton Seed
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/16/24 
Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 455]
Action: Promulgate regulations governing the installation of invasive plant species by tradespersons in Virginia
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification Under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control Act
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 685]
Action: Conformance with EPA pesticide applicator standards
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Existing Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adopt New Regulation to Incorporate Federal Emissions Guidelines for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities (Rev. B24)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
New and Modified Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Permits for Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend existing regulation to modify the exemption for agricultural use incinerators (Rev. A25)
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Permits for Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend existing regulations regarding the use of emergency generators at certain military installations (Rev. B25)
Stage: Final - Register Date: 7/14/25 
Board Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations
[18 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations
[18 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 General Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/24/25 
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: 2020-2021 General Review of Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Board Auctioneers Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final - At DPB
Board Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[18 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of the ASLP Compact
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to the instructor training program
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Fee Adjustment
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Cosmetology Compact Amendment
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Tattooing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Tattooing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Body-Piercing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Esthetics Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]
Action: General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]
Action: Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul- Repeal and Replace (Part 7 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Recently Added DBHDS Licensing Requirement regarding Negative Actions
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Valid discharge plans (Ch 808, 2024 Acts of Assembly)
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Noncontroversial Regulatory Reductions per ED1
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Amendments for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) pursuant to Chapter 595 (SB 403) of the 2024 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul
Stage: NOIRA - Stage withdrawn on 4/11/2025
Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 115]
Action: Updating Human Rights Regulations following Periodic Review; conforming to Health Care Decisions Act
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Requirements for Virginia's Early Intervention System
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 225]
Action: Amendments Resulting from Periodic Review 2024: Adding Professions
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Certified Recovery Residences
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 260]
Action: Reporting deaths or serious injuries (Chapter 30, 2024).
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
General Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 270]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - General Chapter(1 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Residential and Inpatient Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 272]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul- Residential (2 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for NonCenter-Based Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 274]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - NonCenter Based Services (3 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Center-Based Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 276]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - Center-Based (Part 4 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Crisis Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 278]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - Crisis Services ( Part 5 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Case Management Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 280]
Action: Regulatory Overhaul - Case Management (Part 6 of 7)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Board Cemetery Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action: Cemetery Board Renewal Notifications Amendment
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Condominium Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Condominium Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Time-Share Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 45]
Action: General Review of Time-Share Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Common Interest Community Ombudsman Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 70]
Action: CIC Ombudsman Regulations General Regulatory Review
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Change in Examination Fee Provisions
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Board for Contractors Fee Adjustment
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Eligibility Requirement Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Temporary Certification of Elevator Mechanics
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Counseling Compact
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Requirement for supervisors to submit evaluations and confirm resident hours within a set timeframe
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 90]
Action: New chapter for licensure
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 20]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Officers
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to Compulsory in-Service Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers, Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courtroom Security Officers, Process Service Officers and Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Operations
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action: Amendments to Compulsory In-Service Training Standards
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/25/21 
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courthouse and Courtroom Security Officers and Process Service Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendments to Jailor/Court Security/Civil Process Training Standards
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Rules Relating to Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 65]
Action: New Regulation to Establish Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action: Comprehensive Review of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Rules Relating to the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections; Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines used by the Department of Corrections
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 105]
Action: New Regulation for the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections and Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Relating to Criminal History Record Information Use and Security
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 120]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of Requirements Related to Sealing and Expungement of Records
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Rules Relating to the Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of CASA Program Requirements
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/1/24 
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Businesses
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 172]
Action: Amendments to Schedule of Fees
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Relating to Special Conservator of the Peace
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 230]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Training Standards Relating to Special Conservators of the Peace
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 300]
Action: New Regulation for the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Dentistry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training and supervision of digital scan technicians
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Expansion and clarification of refresher courses required for reinstatement of a license
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Continuing education requirements for jurisprudence
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training requirements for botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Training in infection control
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Charitable Gaming Regulations
[11 VAC 20 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to reflect changes made to the Charitable Gaming Law in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Include Instruction in Cultural Competency for Initial Licensure and Renewal of a License
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/17/22 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Establish an Add-on Endorsement in the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Teach Economics and Personal Finance
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Fast Track Regulatory Action to Implement Provisions of the Virginia Literacy Act
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 25]
Action: Repeal of Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Regulations Governing Adult High School Programs
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Adult High School Programs
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to References to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Regulations Governing Pupil Transportation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 70]
Action: Regulatory Reduction on 8VAC20-70
Stage: Fast-Track - Stage withdrawn on 2/13/2025
Regulations Governing Pupil Transportation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 70]
Action: Regulatory Reduction on 8VAC20-70
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Regulatory Changes to Align with the Office of Children’s Services Regulatory Revisions
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Standards of Accreditation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 132]
Action: Updates to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Regulations Governing School Community Programs
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 180]
Action: Repeal of Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Classifications of Expenditures
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 210]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing School Activity Funds
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 240]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing School Lunch Sale of Food Items
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 290]
Action: Repeal Chapter 290 following periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Regulations Governing Physical and Health Education
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 320]
Action: Repeal of Chapter 320 following periodic review
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Regulations Governing School Boards Local
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 490]
Action: Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Regulations Governing Reduction of State Aid When Length of School Terms Below 180 Teaching Days or 990 Teaching Hours
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 521]
Action: Repeal of 8VAC20-521 Following Periodic Review and Amendment of 8VAC20-510
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
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 - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
Action: Changes to Conform with the Virginia Literacy Act
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
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
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 671]
Action: Regulatory Action to Align with Item 130.H of Chapter 2 of the Acts of the Assembly 2022 Special Session I
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
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
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 671]
Action: Action to Align 8VAC20-671 with Chapter 172 of the 2021 Acts of the Assembly Special Session 1
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Unexcused Absences and Truancy
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 730]
Action: Repeal Chapter 730 and Amend Chapter 720 Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 770]
Action: Repeal of Standards for the Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 780]
Action: Amend regulation to require each child day center to implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 781]
Action: Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/1/24 
Child Care Program
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 790]
Action: Amend regulation to require each child day center that participates in the Child Care Program to implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine and each family day home provider or at least one other caregiver employed by such pro
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Standards for Licensed Family Day Homes
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 800]
Action: Amend regulation to require each family day home provider or other caregiver to be trained in epinephrine administration; notification requirements to parents required
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
General Procedures for Licensure and Background Checks
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 821]
Action: Adopt New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Voluntary Registration of Family Day Homes - Requirements for Providers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 850]
Action: Amend regulation to require each voluntarily registered family day home provider or other caregiver to be trained in epinephrine administration; notification requirements to parents required
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia’s Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5)
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 860]
Action: Virginia’s Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Virginia Employment Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Benefits
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 60-10(E)
Stage: Fast-Track - Stage withdrawn on 6/12/2025
Adjudication
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: 16 VAC 5-80-10 Amend Deputy’s determinations or decisions
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Adjudication
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: 16 VAC5-80 Amend First level appeals and Commission review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Board Department of Energy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 40]
Action: National Electrical Code DIBR VAC Removal
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Virginia Gas and Oil Board Regulations
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 160]
Action: Regulatory action to clarify the process for escrow and unlocatable parties.
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Renewable Wind Energy Projects Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Department of Environmental Quality Permit by Rule Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/13/25 
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: 2019 Amendments Solar PBR
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/15/21 
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 9 VAC 15-60 to comport with the requirements of Chapter 688 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 9VAC15-60 to include mitigation for forest cores
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Fair Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Fair Housing Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 62 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Certification Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/14/25 
Board Forensic Science Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 40]
Action: Regulatory Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-40
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Board Department of Forestry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia State Forest Regulations
[4 VAC 10 ‑ 30]
Action: Proposed Regulatory Reduction Action under Executive Order 19
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Board Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
[18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 Regulatory Reduction
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Board Department of General Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Survey Standards for the Inspection of Hospitals for the Presence of Asbestos
[1 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Repeal Survey Standards for the Inspection of Hospitals for the Presence of Asbestos
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Survey Standards for the Inspection of Child Care Centers for the Presence of Asbestos
[1 VAC 30 ‑ 30]
Action: Repeal Standards for the Inspection of Child Care Centers for the Presence of Asbestos
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Board Department of Health Professions
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program
[18 VAC 76 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 11]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 32]
Action: Promulgate New Chapter 32 for Emergency Medical Services Regulations and Repeal Chapter 31
Stage: NOIRA - Stage withdrawn on 4/1/2025
Regulations Governing Durable Do Not Resuscitate Orders
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 66]
Action: Amend DNR Regulations Following Periodic Review 2022
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 71]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/5/22 
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 71]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action: Amendment to comply with changes in public health practice
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations for the Immunization of School Children
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 1223 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Virginia Immunization Information System Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 115]
Action: Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 125]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Eligibility Standards and Charges for Health Care Services to Individuals
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 200]
Action: Amend Regulations Following 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations of the Patient Level Data System
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 217]
Action: Amend Regulation to conform to Chapter 1289 Item 307(D1) of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing Outpatient Data Reporting
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 218]
Action: Amend Regulations Following the 2019 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 219]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 304 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 1271 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Promulgation of Fee Schedule
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia's Rules and Regulations Governing Cooperative Agreements
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 221]
Action: Amend Regulation following 2024 Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action: Amend Regulation to Incorporate Legislative Mandates from 2021, 2020, 2005, and 2004; to Update Terms to Match Statutory Language; and to Update Licensure Provisions
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulation for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 372]
Action: Repeal Ch 371 and Replace Following Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Certified Nursing Facility Staffing Standards Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 375]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapters 482 and 483 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/14/19 
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Fee Change for Home Care Organizations after Enactment of Chapter 172 (2022 Acts of Assembly)
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 470 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I)
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulation to Incorporate the 2022 FGI Guidelines
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Certification of Community Health Workers
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 402]
Action: Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Managed Care Health Insurance Plan Quality Assurance Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 409]
Action: Repeal and Replace Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 219, 233, and 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 72 and 220 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I), to Conform to Chapters 1080, 1081, and 1088 (2020 Acts of Assembly), and to Update Clinical Standards
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Repeal and Replace Hospital Regulation following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Sexual Assault Survivor Treatment and Transfer Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 416]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 725 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/1/21 
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Amend Food Regulations to conform to Chapter 853 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly; General Medication Storage
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Amend Chapter 421 to Adopt 2022 FDA Food Code
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Sanitary Regulations for Hotels
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 431]
Action: Amend Regulation as a Result of Periodic Review (2022)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Summer Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 440]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Public Pools
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 460]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Results
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 462]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/26/22 
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 481]
Action: Repeal and Replace Virginia's Radiation Protection Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: Fee Schedule
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 490]
Action: Amend Chapter 490 as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction of Migrant Labor Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 501]
Action: Amend Migrant Labor Camp Regulations Following Periodic Review 2023
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/16/24 
Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 520]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Statutory Changes
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action: Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review (2023)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Waterworks Operation Fee
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 600]
Action: Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 610]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulations Governing Application Fees for Construction Permits for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems and Private Wells
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 620]
Action: State Budget Addition of Fees for Repairs, Voluntary Upgrades, and Safe, Adequate, and Proper Evaluations
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: OPT Fee Adjustment 2023
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Board State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Certification of Certain Institutions to Confer Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
[8 VAC 40 ‑ 31]
Action: Regulatory Reduction 2024
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Board Board of Historic Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
[17 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Promulgation of Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Housing and Community Development
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Certification Standards
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 21]
Action: Review and Update of the Virginia Certification Standards (VCS)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations (VADR)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 52]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Amend USBC Related to NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems Requirements
Stage: Emergency - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 91]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations (IBSR)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 95]
Action: Review and Update of the Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations (MHSR)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations for the Virginia Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 175]
Action: Repeal Obsolete Rules and Regulations for the Virginia Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Virginia Housing Development Authority
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for Allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
[13 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 QAP Regulation Changes
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 20]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 30]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 41]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 71]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers to Add Provisions Pertaining to Community Placement Programs
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Juvenile Record Information and the Virginia Juvenile Justice Information System
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 160]
Action: Fast-Track Action to Remove a Document Incorporated by Reference from 6VAC35-160
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 170]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Mental Health Services Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles.
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 180]
Action: Amend Regulations Governing Mental Health Service Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Youth Detained Pursuant to Federal Contracts
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 200]
Action: Establish new regulations applicable to programs detaining youth pursuant to federal contracts
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
[16 VAC 15 ‑ 70]
Action: Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Board State Board of Local and Regional Jails
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Private Management and Operation of Prison Facilities
[6 VAC 15 ‑ 45]
Action: Repeal Chapter 45 Regulations for Private Management and Operation of Prison Facilities
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Board Commission On Local Government
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Organization and Regulations of Procedure
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to accomplish regulatory reduction goals
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/30/24 
Regulation of Procedures Concerning Fiscally distressed Localities
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Implement Provisions of Section 15.2-2512.1 of the Code of Virginia
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 12/30/24 
Board Manufactured Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations
[13 VAC 6 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Reduction Consideration Pursuant to EO19
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establishing the 2025-2026 crabbing season and bushel limits and closing the 2025-2026 winter commercial crab dredge season.
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Pertaining to Sharks
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 490]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending language to prohibit overnight soaks of gillnets in specific areas and times
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Pertaining to Black Sea Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 950]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adjust 2025 recreational season
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Pertaining to the Tagging of Shellfish
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1250]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Modification in identifying harvested shellfish to align with the NSSP’s tagging requirements
Stage: Final - Stage withdrawn on 2/10/2025
Pertaining to Shrimp
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1390]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expand participation, fishing areas and season for Shrimp Trawl Fishery
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Preventive Services
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Brain Injury Services Targeted Case Management
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Repeal of Case Management Services for Recipients of Auxiliary Grants
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 20]
Action: Licensure of foreign physicians through provisional and restricted licenses
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/24/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Implementation of Periodic Review for Chapter 50
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Implementation of the PA Compact
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Elimination of active practice requirement for renewal
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 110]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 110
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 130
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Action: General disclosure requirement amendment consistent with statutory changes
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 150]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 150
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 170]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 170
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Museum and Grounds Use and Access
[8 VAC 103 ‑ 10]
Action: 8VAC103-10 VMFA Grounds: Reduce and simplify outdated and redundant regulations
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Parking Regulations, Appeals, and Fines
[8 VAC 103 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduce and Simplify Outdated and Redundant Regulations Regarding Parking at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Fee Increase 2024
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Medication Administration Training and Immunization Protocol
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to nursing education faculty requirements pursuant to 2024 legislation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Action: Periodic review changes to Chapter 27
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/30/24 
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Addition of NPDB report to licensure by endorsement process
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 15]
Action: Amendment to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Prohibition against incentives to transfer prescriptions
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to clarify application of 18VAC110-20-735
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Replacement of analytic lab regulation for pharmaceutical processors
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowance for centralized warehouser or wholesale distributor to verify Schedule VI drugs for automated dispensing devices in hospitals
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Requirements for use of central fill pharmacy and remote database access
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exclusion of private dwellings or residences from operating locations of controlled substance registrations (CSRs)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/14/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Crisis Stabilization Services and Use of Automated Drug Dispensing Systems and Remote Dispensing Systems
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Removal of chemicals and drugs currently listed in both regulation and the Code of Virginia
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Increase in fees
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Pharmacy working conditions
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Repeal of outdated sections
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: 2023 pharmacists initiating treatment
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Action: Action to change nurse practitioner references to advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to Ch. 183 of the 2023 General Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Physical Therapy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Changes to comply with Compact rules
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Virginia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Events Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/3/24 
Board Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/30/24 
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/13/25 
Board Board of Psychology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to licensure by endorsement
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Board Virginia Racing Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Historical Horse Racing
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 47]
Action: To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Simulcast Operations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Regulations Pertaining to Horse Racing With Pari-Mutuel Wagering: Participants
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To promulgate a regulation related to access by designated persons within the enclosure.
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Medication
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To amend technical medication rule related to pre-race arrival.
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Real Estate Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action: Real Estate Appraiser Board Renewal Notifications Amendment
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Appraisal Management Company Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Fair Housing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Board Safety and Health Codes Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Federal Identical General Industry Standards
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 90]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Revise OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: First Correction
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Federal Identical Construction Industry Standards
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 175]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Standard in Construction
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 61]
Action: Amendments Resulting from Periodic Review 2024
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/17/23 
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Update Standards to Add Appeal Process for Discharges
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
General Procedures and Information for Licensure
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 80]
Action: Amend General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Regulation for Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Centers
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 90]
Action: Fast Track Amendments for Regulatory Reduction
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 131]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/3/20 
Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 151]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Children’s Residential Facilities
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Fraud Reduction/Elimination Effort
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 325]
Action: Rename Program and Modify Local Reimbursement Formula
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/24/25 
State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 677]
Action: Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/18/21 
Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 680]
Action: Establish Year Round Energy Assistance Program & Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/27/23 
Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect in Out of Family Complaints
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 730]
Action: Amend Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect in Out of Family Complaints
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Child Support Enforcement Program
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]
Action: Implement Periodic Review Recommendations
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Board Board of Social Work
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments resulting from 2022 periodic review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Acceptance of APA approved trainings as CE providers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: 2022 Periodic Review changes to section 37
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Social Work Compact
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Music Therapy
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 30]
Action: Initial regulations for licensure of music therapists
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Impounding Structure Regulations
[4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Board State Board of Elections
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Campaign Finance And Political Advertisements
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Campaign Finance Regulations for Print Media Advertisements
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Ranked Choice Voting
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
RCV Batch Elimination Amendments
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Department of State Police
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2025 Amendments – FINAL EXEMPT
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/11/25 
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
General Rules and Regulations of the Commonwealth Transportation Board
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Review General Rules and Regulations of the CTB
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Waysides and Rest Areas
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Review of Rules for the Administration of Waysides, Rest Areas, Parking Lots and Environs
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 61]
Action: Review Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Land Use Permit Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 151]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 200]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Board of Veterinary Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Changes
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction of requirements for licensure by endorsement
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Board Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Intelligent Speed Assistance Program Regulation
[24 VAC 35 ‑ 90]
Action: Promulgate regulations governing the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/14/25 
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Annual Update 2023
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment 9
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment in response to Chapter 235 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Solid Waste Management Permit Action Fees and Annual Fees
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Waste Management Board Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Document Incorporated by Reference Update
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Voluntary Remediation Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Amendment Addressing Eligibility and Fees
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board Board for Waste Management Facility Operators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 32]
Action: Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH110- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of Existing Regulation
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Seafood Processing Facilities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 115]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 115- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Action: Amendments Establishing Criteria for Water Auditing Plans and Leak Detection and Repair Plans and Requiring Applications to Include Plans
Stage: Final - Register Date: 7/14/25 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Designation of Portion of Laurel Fork in Highland County as Exceptional State Waters
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Rulemaking to Adopt Numeric Turbidity Criteria
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/12/21 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Triennial Review 2024 Rulemaking to adopt new, update, or cancel existing water quality standards as required by § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Rulemaking to adopt site specific selenium aquatic life criteria for four streams which are tributaries to Knox Creek in Buchanan County
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts Less Than One-Half Acre
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 660]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit - 9VAC25-660
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the State Corporation Commission and Other Utility Line Activities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 670]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-670
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Linear Transportation Projects
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 680]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-680
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 690]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-690
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 790]
Action: Amend Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations to include a reporting requirement for all septic systems taken off-line and connected to sewage collection systems - see action summary concerning NOIRA comment period extension
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/30/25 
General Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Watershed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Virginia
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 820]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 820-2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend and update the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation to remove out of date requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 12/30/24 
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule in accordance with Chapter 2 of the 2024 Special Session I Acts of Assembly
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend and update the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation to correct technical errors
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 6/30/25 
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 900]
Action: Amend or modify to allow for changes in the application fee schedule supporting the Nutrient Credit Certification Program
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Board Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action: 2021 Fee Adjustment
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: 2021 Fee Adjustment
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Board of Wildlife Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Definitions and Miscellaneous: Importation, Possession, Sale, etc., of Animals
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Bear
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Bobcat
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Deer
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 90]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Opossum
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 160]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Otter
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 170]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Raccoon
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 210]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Turkey
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 240]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Waterfowl and Waterfowl Blinds
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 260]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Watercraft: Boating Safety Education
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 410]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 430]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
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