10/21/2021 1:39 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
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Veterinary Medicine
Regulatory Coordinator: Elaine J. Yeatts

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Leslie L. Knachel

Executive Director

(804)597-4130

leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 150 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 38 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 08/11/2021
Petitioner James Penrod for AAVSB
 Petitioner's Request
To amend section 115 to accept verification of fulfillment of requirements of the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
 Agency Plan
  The petition will be published on August 30, 2021 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending September 29, 2021.   Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language. This matter will be on the Board's agenda for its first meeting after the comment period.  
Publication Date 08/30/2021  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 09/29/2021
 Agency Decision
Initiate a regulatory change
Agency Response Date 10/21/2021
 Agency Decision Text
At its meeting on October 21, 2021, the Board concurred with the petitioner's request and adopted proposed changes to its regulations to allow acceptance of PAVE as evidence of education in veterinary technology. The regulations will be promulgated by a fast-track process.