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Showing: 65 actions/stages approved by the Governor in the last 90 days for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Auxiliary Grants Program
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Auxiliary Grant and ALF Assessment regulations to comport with changes pursuant to 2023 legislative changes
Stage: Final
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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: NOIRA
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Stage: NOIRA
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Stage: NOIRA
Tattooing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Tattooing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA
Body-Piercing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA
Esthetics Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]
Action: General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage: NOIRA
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]
Action: Amendments to align with the Family First Prevention Service Act (FFPSA)
Stage: Final
Certified Recovery Residences
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 260]
Action: Amendments to comply with Item 312 L.2. and Chapter 755 (HB277)
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Reporting Requirements
Stage: Proposed
Board for Branch Pilots
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
Stage: NOIRA
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Time-Share Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 45]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Time-Share Regulations - HB 1955/SB 969 Amendments
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Resale Disclosure Act Amendments
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Common Interest Community Ombudsman Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CIC Ombudsman Regulations - HB 1627/SB 1042 Amendments
Stage: Final
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Proposed
Board Department of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Exempt action to align 8VAC20-23 with Chapters 748 and 771 of the 2023 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Final
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.
Exempt action to align 8VAC20-81-60 and 70 with Chapter 4 of the 2023 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 131]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Exempt action to align 8VAC20-131-420 with Chapter 7 of the 2023 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Final
Virginia Standards of Accreditation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 132]
Action: Revisions to the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia
Stage: NOIRA
Regulations for the Protection of Students as Participants in Human Research
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 565]
Action: Action to review regulations regarding human research
Stage: NOIRA
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation
[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: NOIRA
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulation for the Certificate of Quality Assurance of Managed Care Health Insurance Plan (MCHIP) Licensees
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 408]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 376 and 377 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final
Rainwater Harvesting Systems Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 635]
Action: Rainwater Harvesting Regulations
Stage: Proposed
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: NOIRA
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: OPT Fee Adjustment 2023
Stage: NOIRA
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage: NOIRA
Board Board of Housing and Community Development
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Update the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 52]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Update the Statewide Fire Prevention Code
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Update the Uniform Statewide Building Code
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 91]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Update the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
Stage: Final
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Fall 2023 Blue Crab Management Measures
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Piankatank River Management Area
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 770]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repealing Chapter 770 "Piankatank River Management Area"
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Patent Tong Restrictions
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 780]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 780 "Patent Tong Restrictions"
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Open Public Oyster Rocks, Pocomoke Sound
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 790]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 790 "Open Public Oyster Rocks, Pocomoke Sound"
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Opening of John East Turn and Poynter Rocks and Closing Beaseley Bay Rock and Deep Creek Channel, Buoy No. 7
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 810]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 810 "Opening of John East Turn and Poynter Rocks and Closing Beaseley Bay Rock and Deep Creek Channel, Buoy No. 7"
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
A Change in the Oyster Cull Size for Oysters Harvested from Russ Rock, Rappahannock River
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 830]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 830 "A Change in the Oyster Cull Size for Oysters Harvested from Russ Rock, Rappahannock River"
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expansion of the Jail Island Clean Cull Area
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 850]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 850 "Expansion of the Jail Island Clean Cull Area"
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
A Change in the Oyster Cull Size for Oysters Harvested from Little Carters Rock, Rappahannock River
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 860]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal Chapter 860 "A Change in the Oyster Cull Size for Oysters Harvested from Little Carters Rock, Rappahannock River"
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Utility Line Encroachments Beneath or Over State-Owned Subaqueous Beds
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1410]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Creation of a general permit that does not require instream construction activities upon State-owned subaqueous beds
Stage: Final
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: Private Duty Nursing Services Under EPSDT
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Certified Midwives
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 70]
Action: New regulations for licensed certified midwives
Stage: Final
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Pharmacy working conditions
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA
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
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: NOIRA
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
Stage: NOIRA
Board Virginia Racing Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Breeders Fund
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 130]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to the Virginia Breeders Fund
Stage: Final
Board Real Estate Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 1418 - Incorporating PAREA Training Program
Stage: Final
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment 2021
Stage: Proposed
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Exempt Action - Universal License Recognition - Jurisprudential Exam Requirement
Stage: Final
Board Safety and Health Codes Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Federal Identical Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 85]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Stage: Final
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Child Protective Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 705]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend CPS Regulation 2023
Stage: Final
Board Department of State Police
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Standards and Specifications for the Stickers or Decals Used By Cities, Counties and Towns in Lieu of License Plates
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Stickers or Decals Used By Cities, Counties and Towns -EO19 Amendments - 2023 FINAL EXEMPT
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Relating to Specifications of the Description to be Obtained By Pawnbrokers of Persons Pawning or Pledging Goods
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2023 Amendments to the Regulations Relating to Specifications of the Description to Be Obtained by Pawnbrokers of Persons Pawning or Pledging Goods – EO19-FINAL /EXEMPT
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Governing Purchases of Handguns Within a 30-Day Period
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 101]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2023 Amendments to the Regulations Governing Purchases of Handguns within a 30-Day Period– EO19-FINAL /EXEMPT
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Relating to the Issuance of Nonresident Concealed Handgun Carry Permits
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 190]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2023 Amendments to the Regulations Relating to the Issuance of Nonresident Concealed Handgun Carry Permits– EO19-FINAL /EXEMPT
Stage: Final
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Financial Assurance Regulations for Solid Waste Disposal, Transfer and Treatment Facilities
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulated Medical Waste Citation Correction
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment in response to Chapter 503 of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly and Citation Update
Stage: Final
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.
Amendment to CH31 in response to Chapter 276 of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to change the Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210 et seq.) in response to Chapters 245, 258, and 259 of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-30)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 840]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment in response to Chapters 48 and 49 of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final
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
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 900]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Revisions to CH 900 in response to SB 187 (2022 GA session)
Stage: Final
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 900]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to change the Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (9VAC25-900 et seq.) in response to Chapter 723 of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final
Board Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
[16 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Rules of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission
Stage: Fast-Track
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