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Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
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Board for Contractors
Board for Cosmetology (This board no longer exists; it was merged into the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology)
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Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Board for Protection and Advocacy
Board for Towing & Recovery Operators, abolished 1/1/13
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Board on Conservation and Development of Public Beaches (Abolished)
Boards and Contractors of Department for the Aging (VDA)
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Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Board (Abolished)
Child Day-Care Council
Christopher Newport University
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Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
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Department of Transportation
Department of Veterans Services
Design-Build/Construction Management Review Board (as of 2011, no longer exists)
Fair Housing Board
Forensic Science Board
George Mason University
Identity Management Standards Advisory Council
James Madison University
Joint Commission on Administrative Rules
Library of Virginia (Library Board)
Longwood University
Manufactured Housing Board
Marine Resources Commission
Motor Vehicle Dealer Board
Norfolk State University
Office of the State Inspector General
Old Dominion University
Pesticide Control Board (Abolished on 7/1/12)
Radford University
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Real Estate Board
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State Board for Community Colleges
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State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Financial Institutions
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State Corporation Commission, Clerk's Office
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State Corporation Commission, Divisions of Utility Accounting and Finance, Public Utility Regulation, Public Service Taxation, and Utility and Railroad Safety
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
State Milk Commission
State Water Control Board
Treasury Board
University of Mary Washington
University of Virginia
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors
Virginia Aviation Board
Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program Board
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Virginia Board of Bar Examiners (See http://barexam.virginia.gov for more information.)
Virginia Board of Workforce Development and Advancement
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority
Virginia Code Commission
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia Health Planning Board [ABOLISHED]
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Board of Accountancy
18 VAC 5 - 22
Board of Accountancy Regulations
Amendments to Firm Requirements and Principal Place of Business
Action 6697
Proposed
Stage 10874
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/27/2026.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
22 VAC 30 - 30
Provision of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services
Amend IL due to WIOA and Periodic Review
Action 4896
NOIRA
Stage 10995
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
22 VAC 30 - 60
Grants to Area Agencies on Aging
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5280
NOIRA
Stage 8619
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 08/21/2019.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
22 VAC 30 - 70
The Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Program
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5708
NOIRA
Stage 9239
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/02/2022.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
22 VAC 30 - 100
Adult Protective Services
Repeal 22VAC30-100-15
Action 6906
Fast-Track
Stage 10993
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 20
Standards for Classification of Real Estate As Devoted to Agricultural Use and to Horticultural Use under the Virginia Land Use Assessment Law
Amendments in response to periodic review comments
Action 6925
NOIRA
Stage 11032
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/11/2026.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 105
Regulations Pertaining to Pet Shops Selling Dogs or Cats
Amendments to conform to provisions of Ch. 610 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6962
NOIRA
Stage 11105
At Governor's Office
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 320
Regulations for the Enforcement of the Endangered Plant and Insect Species Act
Amendments to the lists of endangered and threatened plant and insect species
Action 6970
NOIRA
Stage 11116
At Governor's Office
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 332
Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Tree and Crop Pests Law - Box Tree Moth Quarantine
Promulgate Regulations Governing the Movement of Box Tree Moth
Action 6964
Final
Stage 11107
At Governor's Office
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 360
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commercial Feed Law
Addition of dietary fiber to pet food label requirements
Action 6661
NOIRA
Stage 10601
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/09/2025.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 390
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Law
Amendments to Establish a Minimum Germination Rate for Cotton Seed
Action 5930
Proposed
Stage 10094
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/14/2025.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 425
Vapor Pressure Requirements for Gasoline Ethanol Blends
Update references to ASTM publications
Action 6693
Fast-Track
Stage 10675
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 02/26/2026.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 455
Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species
Promulgate regulations governing the installation of invasive plant species by tradespersons in Virginia
Action 6312
Proposed
Stage 10451
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/11/2025.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 595
Regulations Governing the Manufacturing and Sale of Products that Contain Industrial Hemp Extracts Intended for Human Consumption
Amendments to update the regulation, including those to reflect the 2023 legislation pertaining to edible hemp products
Action 6801
Proposed
Stage 10853
At Governor's Office
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2 VAC 5 - 685
Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification Under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control Act
Conformance with EPA pesticide applicator standards
Action 6411
NOIRA
Stage 10242
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/24/2024.
Air Pollution Control Board
9 VAC 5 - 10
General Definitions
Definition of Volatile Organic Compound (Rev. C25)
Action 6947
Fast-Track
Stage 11074
At Governor's Office
Air Pollution Control Board
9 VAC 5 - 40
Existing Stationary Sources
Adopt New Regulation to Incorporate Federal Emissions Guidelines for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities (Rev. B24)
Action 6659
Final
Stage 10599
At Governor's Office
Air Pollution Control Board
9 VAC 5 - 50
New and Modified Stationary Sources
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23)
Action 6393
Final
Stage 10209
At Governor's Office
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
18 VAC 10 - 20
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations
General Review of Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects Regulations
Action 6394
Final
Stage 11045
At Registrar
Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
Auctioneers Board
18 VAC 25 - 21
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
Fee Adjustment
Action 5659
Proposed
Stage 9707
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/25/2024.
Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
18 VAC 30 - 21
Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Implementation of the ASLP Compact
Action 6293
NOIRA
Stage 10086
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/18/2025.
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
18 VAC 41 - 20
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Cosmetology Compact Amendment
Action 6687
Proposed
Stage 10870
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/13/2026.
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
18 VAC 41 - 60
Body-Piercing Regulations
General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations
Action 6343
Final
Stage 11038
At Registrar
Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 46
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
Regulatory Restructuring - Repeal and Replace (Part 7 of 7)
Action 6769
NOIRA
Stage 10786
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 105
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Recently Added DBHDS Licensing Requirement regarding Negative Actions
Action 6547
Fast-Track
Stage 10438
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 105
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Valid discharge plans (Ch 808, 2024 Acts of Assembly)
Action 6613
Fast-Track
Stage 10527
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 115
Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Updating Human Rights Regulations following Periodic Review; conforming to Health Care Decisions Act
Action 6746
NOIRA
Stage 10756
At Governor's Office
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 270
General Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Regulatory Restructuring - General Chapter (Part 1 of 7)
Action 6755
NOIRA
Stage 10768
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 272
Regulations for Residential and Inpatient Services
Regulatory Restructuring - Residential Services (Part 2 of 7)
Action 6756
NOIRA
Stage 10769
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 274
Regulations for NonCenter-Based Services
Regulatory Restructuring - NonCenter-Based Services (Part 3 of 7)
Action 6760
NOIRA
Stage 10774
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 276
Regulations for Center-Based Services
Regulatory Restructuring- Center-Based Services (Part 4 of 7)
Action 6761
NOIRA
Stage 10775
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 278
Regulations for Crisis Services
Regulatory Restructuring - Crisis Services (Part 5 of 7)
Action 6767
NOIRA
Stage 10782
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 VAC 35 - 280
Regulations for Case Management Services
Regulatory Restructuring - Case Management Services (Part 6 of 7)
Action 6768
NOIRA
Stage 10783
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/24/2025.
Common Interest Community Board
18 VAC 48 - 30
Condominium Regulations
General Review of Condominium Regulations
Action 6355
NOIRA
Stage 10258
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/24/2024.
Common Interest Community Board
18 VAC 48 - 45
Time-Share Regulations
General Review of Time-Share Regulations
Action 6356
NOIRA
Stage 10259
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/24/2024.
Common Interest Community Board
18 VAC 48 - 50
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
General Review of Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
Action 5734
Proposed
Stage 10702
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/21/2025.
Board for Contractors
18 VAC 50 - 22
Board for Contractors Regulations
Change in Examination Fee Provisions
Action 6014
Final
Stage 11086
At Registrar
Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Regulatory amendments to licensure by endorsement
Action 6836
Fast-Track
Stage 10895
At Secretary's Office
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy
Action 6087
NOIRA
Stage 9799
At Registrar
Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026).
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Implementation of the Counseling Compact
Action 6238
Proposed
Stage 10598
At Secretary's Office
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Requirement for supervisors to submit evaluations and confirm resident hours within a set timeframe
Action 6616
Proposed
Stage 10897
At Secretary's Office
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 80
Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals
Creation of reinstatement pathway for QMHP-trainees
Action 6837
Fast-Track
Stage 10896
At Secretary's Office
Board of Counseling
18 VAC 115 - 90
Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy
New chapter for licensure
Action 5656
Final
Stage 10706
At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 20
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers
Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Officers
Action 5665
Final
Stage 10639
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 01/01/2027.
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 30
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
Amendments to Compulsory In-Service Training Standards
Action 5722
NOIRA
Stage 9263
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/24/2021.
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 50
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courthouse and Courtroom Security Officers and Process Service Officers
Amendments to Jailor/Court Security/Civil Process Training Standards
Action 5726
Final
Stage 11103
At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 60
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
Action 6346
NOIRA
Stage 10161
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/08/2024.
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 80
Rules Relating to Certification of Criminal Justice Instructors
Amend Rules Relating to Certification of Criminal Justice Instructors Following 2025 Periodic Review
Action 6927
NOIRA
Stage 11035
At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 90
Rules Relating to Regional Criminal Justice Training Academies
Amend Rules Relating to Criminal Justice Training Academies Following 2025 Periodic Review
Action 6928
NOIRA
Stage 11036
At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 100
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions
Comprehensive Review of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections
Action 5649
Final
Stage 10674
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 04/01/2026.
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 105
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
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
Action 5724
NOIRA
Stage 9934
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 02/25/2026.
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 120
Regulations Relating to Criminal History Record Information Use and Security
Comprehensive Review and Update of Requirements Related to Sealing and Expungement of Records
Action 6644
NOIRA
Stage 10577
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/21/2025.
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 160
Rules Relating to the Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)
Comprehensive Review and Update of CASA Program Requirements
Action 6347
NOIRA
Stage 10162
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/31/2024.
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 172
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Businesses
Amendments to Schedule of Fees
Action 5651
Proposed
Stage 9326
At Governor's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 230
Regulations Relating to Special Conservator of the Peace
Comprehensive Review and Update of the Training Standards Relating to Special Conservators of the Peace
Action 5832
Proposed
Stage 9557
At Governor's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 280
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Field Training Officers
Amend Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Field Training Officers Following 2025 Periodic Review
Action 6929
NOIRA
Stage 11037
At Secretary's Office
Department of Criminal Justice Services
6 VAC 20 - 300
Rules Relating to the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
New Regulation for the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
Action 5725
Proposed
Stage 10243
At Governor's Office
Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
22 VAC 20 - 20
Regulations Governing Eligibility Standards and Application Procedures for the Distribution of Assistive Technology Devices
Regulatory Reduction Amendments for Chapter 20
Action 6909
Fast-Track
Stage 10998
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 15
Regulations Governing the Disciplinary Process in Dentistry
Amendment to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Action 6562
Fast-Track
Stage 10459
At Registrar
Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026).
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 21
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Training and supervision of digital scan technicians
Action 5600
Final
Stage 10913
At Registrar
Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 03/25/2026.
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 21
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Continuing education requirements for jurisprudence
Action 5987
NOIRA
Stage 9671
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 21
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Implementation of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
Action 6785
NOIRA
Stage 10814
At Registrar
Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026).
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 21
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Training requirements for botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes
Action 6389
Proposed
Stage 10368
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/13/2026.
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 25
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Hygiene
Revision of dental hygienist training and duties to eliminate need for dual licensure as a dental hygienist and registration as a DAII
Action 6688
Fast-Track
Stage 10666
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 30
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
Training in infection control
Action 5505
Final
Stage 9647
At Secretary's Office
Board of Dentistry
18 VAC 60 - 30
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II
Action 5728
Proposed
Stage 9645
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/10/2025.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming
11 VAC 20 - 20
Charitable Gaming Regulations
Amendments to reflect changes made to the Charitable Gaming Law in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Action 6691
NOIRA
Stage 10670
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/07/2025.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 23
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Include Instruction in Cultural Competency for Initial Licensure and Renewal of a License
Action 5748
NOIRA
Stage 9293
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/16/2022.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 23
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
Revise the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
Action 6959
NOIRA
Stage 11092
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 150
Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of Virginia
Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6775
Fast-Track
Stage 10798
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 02/26/2026.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 160
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript
Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts
Action 5348
Proposed
Stage 8959
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/12/2021.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 250
Regulations Governing the Testing of Sight and Hearing of Pupils
Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6899
Fast-Track
Stage 10984
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 02/26/2026.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 650
Regulations Governing the Determination of Critical Teacher Shortage Areas for Awarding the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program
Amend regulations following periodic review
Action 6895
Fast-Track
Stage 10978
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 02/26/2026.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 671
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
Regulatory Action to Align with Item 130.H of Chapter 2 of the Acts of the Assembly 2022 Special Session I
Action 5915
Proposed
Stage 10733
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/13/2026.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 770
Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
Repeal of Standards for the Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
Action 5879
Final
Stage 11110
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 781
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Action 6268
Proposed
Stage 10584
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/30/2026.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 830
Fee Requirements for Processing Applications
Repeal Chapter 830 following the adoption of New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure of Chapter 821
Action 6823
Fast-Track
Stage 10884
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/25/2026.
State Board of Education
8 VAC 20 - 860
Virginia’s Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5)
Virginia’s Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5)
Action 6474
NOIRA
Stage 10342
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/06/2024.
Department of Environmental Quality
9 VAC 15 - 40
Small Renewable Wind Energy Projects Permit by Rule
Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Department of Environmental Quality Permit by Rule Regulations
Action 6640
Proposed
Stage 10966
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 04/10/2026.
Department of Environmental Quality
9 VAC 15 - 60
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
Amend 9VAC15-60 to include mitigation for forest cores
Action 6730
NOIRA
Stage 10738
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/18/2025.
Department of Environmental Quality
9 VAC 15 - 60
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
2019 Amendments Solar PBR
Action 5216
Proposed
Stage 8923
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/14/2021.
Forensic Science Board
6 VAC 40 - 30
Regulations for the Approval of Field Tests for Detection of Drugs
2026 Amendments Required Due to Central Laboratory Relocation
Action 6957
Fast-Track
Stage 11090
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
18 VAC 65 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Funeral Services
Requirements for preparation rooms for establishments that do not embalm
Action 6740
Fast-Track
Stage 10749
At Secretary's Office
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
18 VAC 65 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Funeral Services
2023 Regulatory Reduction
Action 6229
Proposed
Stage 10640
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
18 VAC 65 - 30
Regulations for Preneed Funeral Planning
Declinable preneed funeral guarantee fee amendments
Action 6528
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10415
At Secretary's Office
Department of Health Professions
18 VAC 76 - 20
Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program
2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations
Action 6388
Proposed
Stage 10792
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 11
Public Participation Guidelines
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5944
Fast-Track
Stage 9623
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 71
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6671
Fast-Track
Stage 10628
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 71
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 5947
NOIRA
Stage 9602
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/04/2023.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 80
Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5997
NOIRA
Stage 9688
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/18/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 105
Rabies Regulations
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review (2024)
Action 6949
NOIRA
Stage 11081
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 110
Regulations for the Immunization of School Children
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 1223 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action 5924
Final
Stage 9826
At Governor's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 115
Virginia Immunization Information System Regulations
Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review
Action 6594
Fast-Track
Stage 10499
At Governor's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 125
Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 5115
Final
Stage 9947
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 217
Regulations of the Patient Level Data System
Amend Regulation to conform to Chapter 1289 Item 307(D1) of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action 5821
Fast-Track
Stage 9878
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/25/2026.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 218
Rules and Regulations Governing Outpatient Data Reporting
Amend Regulations Following the 2019 Periodic Review
Action 6169
NOIRA
Stage 9896
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 219
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Regulation
Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 304 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Action 5819
Proposed
Stage 9814
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/07/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 220
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Action 5982
Fast-Track
Stage 9666
At Agency
Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 220
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 1271 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action 6301
Fast-Track
Stage 10099
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 220
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
Promulgation of Fee Schedule
Action 5707
Fast-Track
Stage 10215
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 220
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 325 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6907
Fast-Track
Stage 10996
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 371
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Promulgation of Regulations after Enactment of Chapters 254 and 265 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6903
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10990
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 371
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Action 5983
Fast-Track
Stage 9667
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 371
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Amend Regulation to Incorporate Legislative Mandates from 2021, 2020, 2005, and 2004; to Update Terms to Match Statutory Language; and to Update Licensure Provisions
Action 6170
Fast-Track
Stage 9898
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 371
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 166 and 180 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6876
NOIRA
Stage 10951
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/31/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 372
Regulation for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
Repeal Ch 371 and Replace Following Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Action 6351
NOIRA
Stage 10167
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/18/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 375
Certified Nursing Facility Staffing Standards Regulation
Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapters 482 and 483 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly
Action 6324
NOIRA
Stage 10134
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/10/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 381
Home Care Organization Regulations
Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Action 5352
NOIRA
Stage 8710
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/13/2019.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 381
Home Care Organization Regulations
Amend the Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 470 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I)
Action 5783
Proposed
Stage 9969
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 391
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
Amend Regulation to Incorporate the 2022 FGI Guidelines
Action 6326
Fast-Track
Stage 10137
At Agency
Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 391
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6709
NOIRA
Stage 10707
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 402
Certification of Community Health Workers
Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification
Action 5625
Proposed
Stage 10091
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 409
Managed Care Health Insurance Plan Quality Assurance Regulation
Repeal and Replace Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6334
NOIRA
Stage 10146
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/14/2026.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 410
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
Amend Regulations after Enactment of Chapters 254 and 265 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
Action 6904
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10991
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 410
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Action 5984
Fast-Track
Stage 9668
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 410
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
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
Action 6159
Fast-Track
Stage 9887
At Agency
Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 410
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
Repeal and Replace Hospital Regulation following Periodic Review
Action 6725
NOIRA
Stage 10725
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/18/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 416
Sexual Assault Survivor Treatment and Transfer Regulation
Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 725 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action 5543
NOIRA
Stage 8983
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/31/2021.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 421
Food Regulations
Amend Chapter 421 to Adopt 2022 FDA Food Code
Action 6418
Fast-Track
Stage 10257
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 421
Food Regulations
Revision of Food Regulations for Mobile Units and Temporary Food Establishments
Action 6950
NOIRA
Stage 11082
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 431
Sanitary Regulations for Hotels
Amend Regulation as a Result of Periodic Review (2022)
Action 6558
NOIRA
Stage 10453
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 440
Regulations for Summer Camps
Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 5960
Proposed
Stage 10269
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 460
Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Public Pools
Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 5996
NOIRA
Stage 9966
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 462
Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Results
Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 5995
NOIRA
Stage 9686
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/26/2022.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 481
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations
Repeal and Replace Virginia's Radiation Protection Regulations
Action 6112
NOIRA
Stage 9831
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/14/2026.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 490
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: Fee Schedule
Amend Chapter 490 as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 6098
NOIRA
Stage 9813
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 501
Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction of Migrant Labor Camps
Amend Migrant Labor Camp Regulations Following Periodic Review 2023
Action 6183
NOIRA
Stage 9923
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/15/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 520
Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 4613
Final
Stage 10217
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 550
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
Amend Regulations Following Statutory Changes
Action 6269
Fast-Track
Stage 10048
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 550
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review (2023)
Action 6587
NOIRA
Stage 10488
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 600
Waterworks Operation Fee
Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations
Action 5867
Proposed
Stage 10049
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 610
Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6462
NOIRA
Stage 10325
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/21/2025.
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 620
Regulations Governing Application Fees for Construction Permits for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems and Private Wells
State Budget Addition of Fees for Repairs, Voluntary Upgrades, and Safe, Adequate, and Proper Evaluations
Action 6210
Fast-Track
Stage 9967
At Secretary's Office
State Board of Health
12 VAC 5 - 660
Regulations Governing Biological Sex Specific or Separated Spaces and Activities
Promulgate Regulations Governing Biological Sex Specific or Separated Spaces and Activities
Action 6905
NOIRA
Stage 10992
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/17/2025.
Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
18 VAC 80 - 30
Opticians Regulations
OPT Fee Adjustment 2023
Action 6260
NOIRA
Stage 10027
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/08/2023.
Board of Housing and Community Development
13 VAC 5 - 21
Virginia Certification Standards
Review and Update of the Virginia Certification Standards (VCS)
Action 6735
NOIRA
Stage 10743
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/02/2025.
Board of Housing and Community Development
13 VAC 5 - 31
Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
Review and Update of the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations (VADR)
Action 6734
NOIRA
Stage 10742
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/02/2025.
Board of Housing and Community Development
13 VAC 5 - 52
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
Review and Update of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC)
Action 6732
NOIRA
Stage 10740
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/02/2025.
Board of Housing and Community Development
13 VAC 5 - 63
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Emergency Regulations to Amend USBC Related to NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems Requirements
Action 6750
Emergency
Stage 10761
Emergency is in effect
Board of Housing and Community Development
13 VAC 5 - 63
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Review and Update of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC)
Action 6731
NOIRA
Stage 10739
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/02/2025.
Board of Housing and Community Development
13 VAC 5 - 91
Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
Review and Update of the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations (IBSR)
Action 6733
NOIRA
Stage 10741
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/02/2025.
Board of Housing and Community Development
13 VAC 5 - 95
Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations
Review and Update of the Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations (MHSR)
Action 6736
NOIRA
Stage 10744
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/02/2025.
Virginia Housing Development Authority
13 VAC 10 - 180
Rules and Regulations for Allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
2025 QAP Regulation Changes
Action 6582
Proposed
Stage 10485
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/10/2024.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 20
Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Action to remove the self-audit document as a document incorporated by reference (DIBR)
Action 6932
Fast-Track
Stage 11042
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 03/01/2026.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 20
Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Action 6678
NOIRA
Stage 10637
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/21/2025.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 30
Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
Action 5467
Proposed
Stage 9317
At Agency
Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 41
Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
Action 4638
Final
Stage 9996
At Governor's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 71
Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
Action 4608
Proposed
Stage 9319
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/16/2022.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 101
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
Action 4617
Final
Stage 9297
At Governor's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 101
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
Amend Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers to Add Provisions Pertaining to Community Placement Programs
Action 6433
Proposed
Stage 10605
At Governor's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 150
Regulation for Nonresidential Services
Comprehensive Amendments to the Regulation for Nonresidential Services (6VAC35-150)
Action 6870
NOIRA
Stage 10945
At Governor's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 170
Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Action 6419
Proposed
Stage 10698
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/02/2026.
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 180
Regulations Governing Mental Health Services Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles.
Amend Regulations Governing Mental Health Service Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles
Action 5468
Proposed
Stage 10075
At Secretary's Office
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
6 VAC 35 - 200
Regulations Governing Youth Detained Pursuant to Federal Contracts
Establish new regulations applicable to programs detaining youth pursuant to federal contracts
Action 5617
Proposed
Stage 9890
At Secretary's Office
Commission On Local Government
1 VAC 50 - 30
Regulation of Procedures Concerning Fiscally distressed Localities
Emergency Regulations to Implement Provisions of Section 15.2-2512.1 of the Code of Virginia
Action 6593
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10498
Emergency is in effect
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
18 VAC 95 - 15
Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-15
Action 6796
NOIRA
Stage 10856
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/28/2026.
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
18 VAC 95 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators
Reduction of requirements for preceptors
Action 6787
Fast-Track
Stage 10818
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
18 VAC 95 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-20
Action 6794
NOIRA
Stage 10854
At Registrar
Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026).
Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
18 VAC 95 - 30
Regulations Governing the Practice of Assisted Living Facility Administrators
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC95-30
Action 6795
NOIRA
Stage 10855
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/28/2026.
Manufactured Housing Board
13 VAC 6 - 20
Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations
Regulatory Reduction Consideration Pursuant to EO19
Action 6445
Proposed
Stage 10497
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/05/2025.
Marine Resources Commission
4 VAC 20 - 450
Pertaining to the Taking of Bluefish
Bluefish Recreational Bag Limit Increase
Action 6941
Final
Stage 11064
At Agency
Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Marine Resources Commission
4 VAC 20 - 490
Pertaining to Sharks
Expand daily limit of Large Coastal and Hammerhead Sharks
Action 6944
Final
Stage 11070
At Agency
Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Marine Resources Commission
4 VAC 20 - 880
Pertaining to Hard Crab Pot Limits
Repeal and Combination with 4 VAC 20-270
Action 6940
Final
Stage 11071
At Agency
Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Marine Resources Commission
4 VAC 20 - 1390
Pertaining to Shrimp
Expand the shrimp trawl fishery
Action 6918
Final
Stage 11009
At Agency
Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 10
State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions
State-Based Exchange
Action 6476
Fast-Track
Stage 10346
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 10
State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions
Medicaid Enterprise System Updates
Action 6190
Final
Stage 9932
At Governor's Office
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 20
Administration of Medical Assistance Services
Provider Appeals AIMS Filing
Action 6851
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10925
At Governor's Office
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 50
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
School Services
Action 6421
Fast-Track
Stage 10270
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 50
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
Private Duty Nursing Services Under EPSDT
Action 5795
Fast-Track
Stage 10278
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 50
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
Brain Injury Services Targeted Case Management
Action 6565
NOIRA
Stage 10462
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/21/2025.
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 130
Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services
Licensed Behavior Analysts to be Credentialed Addiction Treatment Professionals
Action 6692
Fast-Track
Stage 10671
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medical Assistance Services
12 VAC 30 - 141
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS)Plan
FAMIS Plan Update Eliminating duplicative provisions and making other housekeeping changes
Action 6396
Fast-Track
Stage 10218
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
Removal of requirement to provide documentation of continuing competency for reactivation of a license
Action 6634
Fast-Track
Stage 10546
At Registrar
Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026).
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
Licensure of foreign physicians through provisional and restricted licenses
Action 6636
NOIRA
Stage 10548
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/23/2025.
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 50
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
Creation of reinstatement process for physician assistants with lapsed licenses
Action 6635
Fast-Track
Stage 10547
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/25/2026.
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 50
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration
Action 6295
NOIRA
Stage 10088
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/09/2025.
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 50
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
Implementation of the PA Compact
Action 6739
NOIRA
Stage 10748
At Secretary's Office
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 50
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Action 6294
Proposed
Stage 10817
At Registrar
Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026).
Board of Medicine
18 VAC 85 - 180
Regulations Governing the Practice of Anesthesiologist Assistants
Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants
Action 6843
NOIRA
Stage 10914
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 19
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
Fee Increase 2024
Action 6414
Final
Stage 10681
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 19
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Action 6198
Proposed
Stage 10963
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 21
Regulations for Medication Administration Training and Immunization Protocol
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Action 6197
NOIRA
Stage 9944
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 26
Regulations for Nurse Aide Education Programs
Amendment to address additional revisions to informal conference orders
Action 6883
Fast-Track
Stage 10962
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 27
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
Amendment to make informal conference orders consistent with the Virginia Administrative Process Act and Board policies
Action 6759
Fast-Track
Stage 10773
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 27
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
Periodic review changes to Chapter 27
Action 6540
Proposed
Stage 10680
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 50
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Massage Therapists
Implementation of the Massage Therapy Compact
Action 6881
NOIRA
Stage 10960
At Secretary's Office
Board of Nursing
18 VAC 90 - 60
Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides
Regulations to register advanced registered medication aides
Action 6880
Final
Stage 10959
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 03/11/2026.
Board of Optometry
18 VAC 105 - 20
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting
Action 6071
Proposed
Stage 10029
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Replacement of analytic lab regulation for pharmaceutical processors
Action 6457
Fast-Track
Stage 10318
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/25/2026.
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Allowance for correctional facilities to possess long-acting medication
Action 6897
Fast-Track
Stage 10981
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Prohibition against incentives to transfer prescriptions
Action 4186
Final
Stage 7888
At Governor's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Increase in fees
Action 6327
Final
Stage 10676
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
September 2025 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Action 6811
Final
Stage 10867
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 03/11/2026.
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Inclusion of fentanyl-related compounds in Schedule I consistent with federal scheduling changes
Action 6867
Final
Stage 10942
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 03/11/2026.
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Crisis Stabilization Services and Use of Automated Drug Dispensing Systems and Remote Dispensing Systems
Action 6460
Final
Stage 10955
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Inclusion of advanced registered medication aides in regulation as required by legislation
Action 6898
Final
Stage 10982
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 03/11/2026.
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
December 2025 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Action 6910
Final
Stage 11000
At Governor's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Addition of prescription product accuracy as an accepted activity for central or remote processing
Action 6951
NOIRA
Stage 11083
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Update to pharmacy permit application requirements
Action 6952
NOIRA
Stage 11084
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Amendments to Chapters 20 and 21 based on 2021 periodic review
Action 6953
NOIRA
Stage 11085
At Secretary's Office
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Requirements for use of central fill pharmacy and remote database access
Action 6505
Proposed
Stage 10906
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Exclusion of private dwellings or residences from operating locations of controlled substance registrations (CSRs)
Action 6580
Proposed
Stage 10907
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Pharmacy
18 VAC 110 - 30
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Action 5927
Proposed
Stage 9931
At Secretary's Office
Board of Physical Therapy
18 VAC 112 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
Changes to comply with Compact rules
Action 5951
Fast-Track
Stage 9610
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/25/2026.
Board of Physical Therapy
18 VAC 112 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC112-20
Action 6934
NOIRA
Stage 11054
At Secretary's Office
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
18 VAC 120 - 40
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations
General Review of Virginia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Events Regulations
Action 6440
NOIRA
Stage 10294
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/03/2024.
Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
18 VAC 145 - 40
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
HB 1835 Amendment - Geology Transition from Certification to Licensure
Action 6966
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 11112
At Secretary's Office
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 15
Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to psychology board regulations of chapter 15
Action 6872
NOIRA
Stage 10947
At Registrar
Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026).
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Expansion of allowed courses for meeting applied psychology educational requirements
Action 6875
Fast-Track
Stage 10950
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC125-20
Action 6873
NOIRA
Stage 10948
At Secretary's Office
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Amendments to licensure by endorsement
Action 6321
Proposed
Stage 10595
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Board of Psychology
18 VAC 125 - 30
Regulations Governing the Certification of Sex Offender Treatment Providers
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC125-30
Action 6874
NOIRA
Stage 10949
At Secretary's Office
Virginia Racing Commission
11 VAC 10 - 47
Historical Horse Racing
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Simulcast Operations
Action 6502
NOIRA
Stage 10379
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 08/28/2024.
Real Estate Board
18 VAC 135 - 20
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
General Review of Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
Action 6446
Final
Stage 11079
At Registrar
Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 03/25/2026.
Real Estate Board
18 VAC 135 - 50
Fair Housing Regulations
General Review of Fair Housing Regulations
Action 6441
NOIRA
Stage 10296
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/19/2024.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 61
Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers
Amendments Resulting from Periodic Review 2024
Action 6506
NOIRA
Stage 10385
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/07/2025.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 73
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Amend Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Action 6155
NOIRA
Stage 9883
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 08/16/2023.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 73
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Update Standards to Add Appeal Process for Discharges
Action 6132
Proposed
Stage 10251
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 08/15/2025.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 73
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities
Action 6410
Proposed
Stage 10793
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/13/2026.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 80
General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Amend General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Action 6676
NOIRA
Stage 10635
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/07/2025.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 131
Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies
Amend Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
Action 5369
NOIRA
Stage 8732
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/04/2020.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 151
Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities
Amend Standards for Licensed Children’s Residential Facilities
Action 5370
Proposed
Stage 9388
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/27/2026.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 325
Fraud Reduction/Elimination Effort
Modify Local Reimbursement Formula
Action 6675
NOIRA
Stage 11123
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 677
State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services
Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services
Action 5045
Proposed
Stage 8557
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/19/2021.
State Board of Social Services
22 VAC 40 - 680
Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Establish Year Round Energy Assistance Program & Periodic Review
Action 5912
NOIRA
Stage 9542
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/29/2023.
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Acceptance of APA approved trainings as CE providers
Action 6371
NOIRA
Stage 10192
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/17/2024.
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Implementation of the Social Work Compact
Action 6606
NOIRA
Stage 10517
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/14/2026.
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Streamlining licensure requirements for LCSW and LMSW
Action 6901
NOIRA
Stage 10987
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/14/2026.
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Amendments resulting from 2022 periodic review
Action 5965
Proposed
Stage 9880
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 04/24/2026.
Board of Social Work
18 VAC 140 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
2022 Periodic Review changes to section 37
Action 6370
Proposed
Stage 10512
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
4 VAC 50 - 85
Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations
Amend the Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations
Action 6922
NOIRA
Stage 11013
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/14/2026.
State Board of Elections
1 VAC 20 - 90
Campaign Finance And Political Advertisements
Personal Use of Campaign Funds
Action 6888
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10968
At Governor's Office
State Board of Elections
1 VAC 20 - 100
Ranked Choice Voting
RCV Batch Elimination Amendments
Action 6546
Final
Stage 10435
At Governor's Office
Department of Transportation
24 VAC 30 - 41
Rules and Regulations Governing Relocation Assistance
Amend
Action 6930
Fast-Track
Stage 11039
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 02/25/2026.
Department of Transportation
24 VAC 30 - 50
Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Waysides and Rest Areas
Review of Rules for the Administration of Waysides, Rest Areas, Parking Lots and Environs
Action 6538
Final
Stage 11104
At Registrar
Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
Department of Transportation
24 VAC 30 - 61
Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
Review Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
Action 6539
Final
Stage 11066
At Registrar
Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 02/25/2026.
Department of Transportation
24 VAC 30 - 120
Rules and Regulations Controlling Outdoor Advertising and Directional and Other Signs and Notices
Review of Regulations Controlling Outdoor Advertising and Other Signs and Notices
Action 6884
NOIRA
Stage 10964
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/17/2025.
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Limited practice as a veterinarian trainee
Action 6473
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10340
At Secretary's Office
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Regulation of satellite offices of veterinary establishments
Action 6477
Emergency/NOIRA
Stage 10347
At Secretary's Office
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Changes
Action 6131
NOIRA
Stage 9852
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/11/2024.
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Regulation of haul-in facilities
Action 6824
NOIRA
Stage 10885
At Registrar
Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026).
Board of Veterinary Medicine
18 VAC 150 - 20
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Reduction of requirements for licensure by endorsement
Action 6364
Proposed
Stage 10521
At DPB
DPB review in progress.
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority
3 VAC 10 - 40
Regulated Operations
VCCA 2025-2
Action 6937
Final
Stage 11121
At Registrar
Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (03/09/2026).
Virginia Waste Management Board
9 VAC 20 - 60
Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
Annual Update 2024
Action 6633
Final
Stage 10552
At Governor's Office
Virginia Waste Management Board
9 VAC 20 - 81
Solid Waste Management Regulations
Amendment in response to Chapter 235 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Action 6566
Final
Stage 11073
At Registrar
Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
Virginia Waste Management Board
9 VAC 20 - 90
Solid Waste Management Permit Action Fees and Annual Fees
Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Waste Management Board Regulations
Action 6642
NOIRA
Stage 10566
At Governor's Office
Virginia Waste Management Board
9 VAC 20 - 110
Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Annual Update 2025
Action 6946
Final
Stage 11075
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 02/25/2026.
Virginia Waste Management Board
9 VAC 20 - 160
Voluntary Remediation Regulations
Amendment Addressing Eligibility and Fees
Action 5333
Proposed
Stage 9095
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/18/2022.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 32
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation
Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870)
Action 6561
Proposed
Stage 10919
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/30/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 110
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day
CH110- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of Existing Regulation
Action 6432
Final
Stage 10831
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 08/01/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 115
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Seafood Processing Facilities
CH 115- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Action 6427
Final
Stage 10832
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 07/01/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 120
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges From Groundwater Remediation of Contaminated Sites, Dewatering Activities of Contaminated Sites, and Hydrostatic Tests
CH 120 2028 Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation
Action 6961
NOIRA
Stage 11102
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 194
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Vehicle Wash Facilities and Laundry Facilities
CH 194 – 2028 Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation
Action 6960
NOIRA
Stage 11101
At Registrar
Comment period is underway and will end on 03/11/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 260
Water Quality Standards
Rulemaking to Adopt Numeric Turbidity Criteria
Action 5652
NOIRA
Stage 9141
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/12/2021.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 260
Water Quality Standards
Designation of Portion of Laurel Fork in Highland County as Exceptional State Waters
Action 4754
Proposed
Stage 8151
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/15/2022.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 260
Water Quality Standards
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
Action 6680
Proposed
Stage 11052
At Secretary's Office
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 660
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts Less Than One-Half Acre
2026 Reissuance of General Permit - 9VAC25-660
Action 6571
Final
Stage 11047
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 08/02/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 670
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
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-670
Action 6572
Final
Stage 11048
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 08/02/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 680
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Linear Transportation Projects
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-680
Action 6573
Final
Stage 11049
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 08/02/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 690
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-690
Action 6574
Final
Stage 11050
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 08/02/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 720
Water Quality Management Planning Regulation
Amendment to add 24 new or revised TMDL wasteload allocations in the Potomac-Shenandoah River Basin (9VAC25-720-50 A), James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A), and Tennessee-Big Sandy River Basin (9VAC25-720-90 A)
Action 6933
Final
Stage 11051
At Agency
Stage complete. Becomes effective on 02/25/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 820
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
CH 820-2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Action 6536
Proposed
Stage 10920
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/05/2025.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 840
Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-30)
Amend or modify the regulations to establish a fee schedule for conducting erosion and sediment control plan reviews for solar projects
Action 5742
NOIRA
Stage 9287
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/13/2021.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 875
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
Amend the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule in accordance with Chapter 2 of the 2024 Special Session I Acts of Assembly
Action 6548
Final
Stage 11046
At Registrar
Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 02/25/2026.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 900
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
Amend or modify to allow for changes in the application fee schedule supporting the Nutrient Credit Certification Program
Action 5740
NOIRA
Stage 9285
At Agency
Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/13/2021.
State Water Control Board
9 VAC 25 - 900
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
Amendments to establish long-term stewardship requirements and update preconversion baseline land use dates for land use conversion credit generating activities
Action 6954
NOIRA
Stage 11087
At Governor's Office