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Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Inspection of Pet Shops Selling Dogs or Cats
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 105]
Action: Promulgate regulation required by Chapter 1284 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/8/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Imported Fire Ant Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 315]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expand imported fire ant quarantine to include certain counties in southeastern Virginia
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations for Enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 317]
Action: Amend noxious weed list
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Pertaining to the Establishment of the Dangerous Dog Registry
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 620]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 464 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/6/24 
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
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
Board Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Procedural Rules for the Conduct of Hearings Before the Board and Its Hearing Officers
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 10]
Action: Chapter 10 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Public Participation Guidelines
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 11]
Action: Chapter 11 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Advertising
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 20]
Action: Chapter 20 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Tied-House
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 30]
Action: Chapter 30 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Requirements for Product Approval
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Chapter 40 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Retail Operations
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action: Chapter 50 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Manufacturers and Wholesalers Operations
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: Chapter 60 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Other Provisions
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: Chapter 70 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
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: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: 2020-2021 General Review of Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: SB 607 Amendment
Stage: Final - At DPB
Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Regulation
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 50]
Action: Initial promulgation of Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Regulation
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Auctioneers Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
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: Lower Cosmetology Training to 1,000 Hours
Stage: Final - At DPB
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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: Proposed - Register Date: 2/26/24 
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Reporting Requirements
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/20/23 
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendment of Prohibited Acts
Stage: Final - At DPB
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Continuing Education Amendment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Eligibility Requirement Amendment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/6/24 
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/6/23 
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Changes resulting from periodic review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy ()
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 90]
Action: New chapter for licensure
Stage: Proposed - 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: Proposed - At Governor's Office
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 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: Proposed - At Governor's Office
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: Amendment to restriction on advertising dental specialties
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training and supervision of digital scan technicians
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
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 Secretary'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
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Regulations
[11 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Promulgation of regulations for Texas Hold’em poker tournaments by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Revisions to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel to Comport with 2018 legislation
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/28/22 
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
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
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 - At Governor's Office
Virginia Standards of Accreditation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 132]
Action: Revisions to the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/6/24 
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts
Stage: Final - Stage withdrawn on 1/4/2024
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: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
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 - At DPB
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: 2019 Amendments Solar PBR
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/15/21 
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 - At Secretary's Office
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action: Amendment to comply with changes in public health practice
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
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
Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 125]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - 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 Secretary's Office
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
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
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
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 - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 520]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/25/22 
Waterworks Operation Fee
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 600]
Action: Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Private Well Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 630]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Rainwater Harvesting Systems Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 635]
Action: Rainwater Harvesting Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to Expand Training Options for Applicants
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/11/23 
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: Proposed - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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: Proposed - Register Date: 5/24/21 
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
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to the Taking of Striped Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 252]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Management measures to comply with ASMFC Addendum II to Amendment 7 and additional changes to season and aquaculture language
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/22/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Summer Flounder
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 620]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Summer Flounder Recreational Minimum Size Limit Increase
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/22/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Black Sea Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 950]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establishing the 2024 black sea bass season and aquaculture amendments
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Licensing Requirements and License Fees
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1090]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending regulatory language so that the shellfish relay fee only needs to be paid one time each calendar year.
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/22/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Restrictions on the Harvest of Shellfish and in Condemned Shellfish Areas
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1290]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending the Shellfish Relay Fee Language
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/22/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to General Oyster Planting Ground Lease Renewal Fee
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1350]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending Chapter 1350 Pertaining to General Oyster Planting Ground Lease Renewal Fee
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/22/24 
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates; in-Patient Hospital Care
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 70]
Action: Fee For Service Supplemental Payments and Hospital Assessment
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Waivered Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 120]
Action: CCC Plus WAIVER
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Implementation of the OT Compact
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/22/24 
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Surgical Assistants and Registration of Surgical Technologists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 160]
Action: Amendments for surgical assistants consistent with a licensed profession
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for laser surgery certifications
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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: Allowance for centralized warehouser or wholesale distributor to verify Schedule VI drugs for automated dispensing devices in hospitals
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exemption of automated dispensing devices stocked solely with emergency or stat-use medications from certain requirements of 18VAC110-20-555
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: 2022 Pharmacists initiating treatment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/22/24 
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
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Governing Pharmaceutical Processors
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal of pharmaceutical processor regulations pursuant to statutory change
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Board Board of Physical Therapy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: Review of Standards of Practice and Conduct
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/20/23 
Board Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment 2021
Stage: Final - Stage withdrawn on 4/16/2024
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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
Foster and Adoptive Family Home Approval Standards
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 211]
Action: Implement Foster Parent Bill of Rights and Reenforce the Role of Foster and Adoptive Parents
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
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 
Child Protective Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 705]
Action: Remove Notary Requirement for Consent to Central Registry System Check
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/22/24 
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 - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Music Therapy
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 30]
Action: Initial regulations for licensure of music therapists
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
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: Proposed - At DPB
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Access Management Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 73]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 92]
Action: Amendment due to Ch. 425 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Comprehensive Roadside Management Program Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 121]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Approved by Governor
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Hazardous Waste 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 Secretary's Office
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: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
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.
2023 40 CFR Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/26/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 151]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the VPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit Regulation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 3/11/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 190]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 190 2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing General Permit Regulation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/22/24 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Regulation and General Permit for Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Management
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 192]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Reissue and amend, as necessary, the Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Regulation and General Permit for Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Management
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/15/24 
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: Proposed - At Governor's Office
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: Triennial Review Rulemaking to Adopt New, Update or Cancel Existing Water Quality Standards (2020)- Partial amendments effective 4/18/2023 - See 4/24/2023 Register for Effective Date Notice (excludes Aluminum amendment)
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/19/22 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
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 six new TMDL wasteload allocations in the James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A) and Roanoke River Basin (9VAC25-720-80 A).
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/22/24 
Local and Regional Water Supply Planning
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 780]
Action: Amendments pursuant to Chapter 1105 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulation (formerly 4VAC50-60)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 870]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Consolidation of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Programs
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/4/23 
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (formerly Part XIV, 4VAC50-60)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 880]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
25-880 - 2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing General Permit Regulation - see action summary- extension of comment period
Stage: Final - Register Date: 3/25/24 
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: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: 2021 Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Board Board of Wildlife Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Game: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adding Section 310: GPS Tracking collars for bear and deer hunting with dogs
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Game: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adding Section 320: Reasonable efforts for deer and bear hunting with dogs.
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
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