1/6/2012 2:55 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Dentistry
Regulatory Coordinator: Sandra Reen

(804)367-4437

sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Elaine J. Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 60 - 10: (Repealed) Public Participation Guidelines
Statutory Authority: State: sections 2.2-4007 and 54.1-2400

Federal:
Date Petition Received 01/06/2012
Petitioner Nicole M. Cunha
 Petitioner's Request
Amend regulations to require Virginia dentists to be trained and equipped to manage medical emergencies consistent with the Six Links of Survival as a condition of initial or continuing licensure. 
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published in the Register of Regulations, posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall and sent to interested parties for comment.  At its meeting on March 9, 2012, the Board will review the petition and any comments received and determine whether to initiate rulemaking in response.
Publication Date 01/30/2012  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 02/19/2012