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| Action Summary | This regulatory action would update the Rules of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission published as 16VAC30-50-10 through 16VAC30-50-50, 16VAC30-50-70 through 16VAC30-50-110 and 16VAC30-50-140. These portions of the Rules cover prehearing procedures, hearing procedures, post-hearing procedures, filing documents, award of attorneys fees under §65.2-714 of the Code of Virginia, employer responsibilities, self-insurance, payment of compensation and x-ray evidence for coal workers' pneumoconiosis claims. This action would also would correct the title of the Table of Percentage of loss of visual acuity in 16VAC30-50-140. The action would repeal 16VAC30-50-150. Rule 14. Definition of community. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [7594] |
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Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation
or court case.
No
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 10023 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/04/2024. |
| Name / Title: | Evelyn McGill / Executive Director |
| Address: |
Workers' Compensation Commission 333 East Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | evelyn.mcgill@workcomp.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)205-3060 FAX: (804)823-6945 TDD: ()- |