1/21/2014 3:17 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 Medicine
Regulatory Coordinator: William L. Harp, M.D.

(804)367-4558

william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Elaine Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

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

9960 Mayland Drive

Henrico, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 85 - 110: Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 29 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 01/21/2014
Petitioner Leslie Stone
 Petitioner's Request
To amend requirements for graduates of nonaccredited educational programs in acupuncture to allow consideration of transcripts from acupuncture programs in United States that are not ACAOM accredited.
 Agency Plan
The Board will receive public comment on the petition from February 10, 2014 to March 10, 2014.  At the Executive Committee meeting, scheduled for April 4, 2014, the Board will consider the petition and any comments received and made a decision about rulemaking.
Publication Date 02/10/2014  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 03/10/2014