| 1/29/2010 9:02 am Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Linda B. Grasewicz (804)786-0040 linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Linda B. Grasewicz Senior Planner (804)786-0040 linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov |
| Contact Address: | Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Jefferson Bldg. 1220 Bank St., 12th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Chapter Affected: | |
| 12 vac 35 - 115: | Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: Section 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia Federal: |
| Date Petition Received | 12/08/2009 |
| Petitioner | Steven Shoon |
Adjust the complaint resolution process to remove the director or director's designee
from handling the Human Rights Complaint when the director or director's designee's
conduct, position, or circumstances render the director or director's designee renders
them unable to perform an impartial review of the Human Rights Complaint. This includes
prohibiting the director of appointing a designee for handling the Human Rights Complaint.
Agency Plan
The Board will consider the petition and any comments received at its first meeting
after the conclusion of the public comment period.
| Publication Date | 01/04/2010 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 01/25/2010 |
Take no action
| Agency Response Date | 01/26/2010 |
The program director or designee is the only person who has the authority to grant
the person the relief requested. There is an appeal process available when a person
does not agree with the program director or designee's decision.