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Showing: 53 changes that have become effective in the last 90 days (Fast-Track, Emergency, Final) for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Shooting Enclosures
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 205]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-205
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/15/24
Virginia Grade Standards for Breeder Swine
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 270]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-270
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/15/24
Virginia Grade Standards for Slaughter and Feeder Lambs
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 280]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-280
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/29/24
Breeder Sheep Grade Standards
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 290]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-290
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/29/24
Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law – Thousand Cankers Disease Quarantine
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 318]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-318
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/15/24
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Ambient Air Quality Standards
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend list of NAAQS to add a new standard for PM2.5 (Rev. A24)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/25/24
Regulations for the Control of Motor Vehicle Emissions in the Northern Virginia Area
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 91]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend program coordinator fee in accordance with 2024 Acts of Assembly Chapter 634 (Revision MS)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/25/24
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: SB 607 Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/1/24
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Lower Cosmetology Training to 1,000 Hours
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/1/24
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Temporary License Extension
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/15/24
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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 to ensure that licensing and human rights regulations support high-quality mental health services.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/17/24
Operation of the Individual and Family Support Program
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 230]
Action: Amendments to establish criteria and annual funding priorities through the Annual Funding Program Guidelines and ensure public input.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/17/24
Board Cemetery Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Cemetery Board Temporary Fee Reduction
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/1/24
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 105, HB 876, and SB 526 Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendment of Prohibited Acts
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Continuing Education Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Counseling Compact
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulatory Changes to Align with 2024 Differentiated Monitoring and Support Report
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/16/24
Virginia Standards of Accreditation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 132]
Action: Revisions to the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/25/24
Board Forensic Science Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Approval of Marijuana Field Tests for Detection of Marijuana Plant Material
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendments to Permit the Approval of Alternative Field Tests and Mobile Instruments
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/11/24
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: Adjustment of requirements related to documentation of continuing education pursuant to 2022 legislation
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 9/26/24
Board Department of General Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water
[1 VAC 30 ‑ 41]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 41 Update Code of Federal Regulations Incorporation by Reference
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/14/24
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for emergency room personnel security training
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/17/24
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Pertaining to Sharks
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 490]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Removing Oceanic whitetip shark from a permitted shark species to a prohibited shark species.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/1/24
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establishing the 2024-2025 areas of public harvest, public oyster harvest seasons, and oyster resource conservation measures
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Pertaining to the Snagging or Towing of Fish
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 740]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To allow recreational anglers to snag Atlantic menhaden and mullet species in the Mugel genus.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Administration of Medical Assistance Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Provider Appeals Update
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/1/24
Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action: Repeal of the Documents Incorporated by Reference – Chapter 60
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 9/26/24
Eligibility and Appeals
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 110]
Action: Client Appeals Update
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/1/24
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 15]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review of Chapter 15
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/29/24
Board Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Permit Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 82]
Action: Amend Permit Regulations to remove outdated requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 9/26/24
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 9/26/24
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: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 9/26/24
Board Board of Physical Therapy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory amendment to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 9/26/24
Board Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 1182 Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 287 and SB 184 Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Board Board of Psychology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction in barriers to licensure 2022
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/29/24
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment 2021
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 61]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Rename Adult Day Care Centers to Adult Day Centers
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/14/24
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 8/14/24
Board Board of Social Work
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction in CE hours for continuation of approval to be a supervisor
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/17/24
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 2024 Amendments – FINAL EXEMPT
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/24
Regulations Relating to Standards and Specifications for Back-Up Audible Alarm Signals
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 140]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Amendments to Regulations Relating to Standards and Specifications for Back-Up Audible Alarm Signals Final / Exempt
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/11/24
Regulations relating to standards and specifications for purple warning lights used by vehicles leading or escorting funeral processions
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 165]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Amendments to Regulations relating to standards and specifications for purple warning lights used by vehicles leading or escorting funeral processions
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/14/24
Board Department of Taxation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Retail Sales and Use Tax
[23 VAC 10 ‑ 210]
Action: Fast-Track Regulatory Action to Reduce Regulatory Burdens
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 9/28/24
Board Department of Veterans Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
100% Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Exemption
[1 VAC 80 ‑ 10]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend 1VAC-80-10-90 per guidance from OAG
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/23/24
Board Board of Veterinary Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory amendments to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 9/26/24
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to licensed operator requirements in response to Chapter 178 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/25/24
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Citation updates in response to consolidation of Stormwater regulations and revisions to the Code of Virginia
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/25/24
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to the Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210 et seq.) and Groundwater Withdrawal Regulations (9VAC25-610 et seq.) in response to Chapter 251 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/25/24
Water Quality Management Planning Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 720]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to add ten new TMDL wasteload allocations in the James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A) and Rappahannock River Basin (9VAC25-720-70 A).
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/25/24
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation (9VAC25-875 et seq.) in response to Chapters 5 and 104 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/25/24
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