Action:
2023 General Review
Action 6177
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors (“the Board”) intends to undertake a general regulatory review of the Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations. The regulation establishes (i) the entry requirements for licensure of individuals as asbestos workers, supervisors, inspectors, management planners, project designers, and project monitors; (ii) the entry requirements for licensure of firms as asbestos contractors and analytical laboratories; (iii) requirements for maintaining and renewing licenses; (iv) requirements for approval of accredited asbestos training programs; and (v) standards of practice and conduct for licensees and accredited training programs.
The Board last undertook a significant review of the regulation in 2016, when it revised requirements pertaining to asbestos analytical laboratories and project monitors.
The goals of the planned regulatory action are to (i) repeal the existing regulation (18VAC15-20) and replace it with a new chapter (18VAC15-25); (ii) review to ensure the regulation complements current Virginia law and meets applicable federal requirements; (iii) make the regulation more organized, clear, and understandable; (iv) ensure the regulation provides minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public; and (v) review for areas to reduce regulatory requirements. In addition, the review will ensure the regulation reflects current procedures and policies of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (“the Department”), along with any other changes determined to be necessary and appropriate.
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| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 15-20 |
Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations |
Repeal Entire Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 15 - 21 |
Asbestos Licensing Regulations |
Promulgate New Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [7460] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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9913
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/26/2023. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Cameron Parris
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Regulatory Operations Administrator
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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Cameron.Parris@dpor.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-9183
FAX: (866)350-5354
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
