| 3/27/2014 11:43 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: | 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 |
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. The Board will refer the matter to the Acupuncture Advisory Board to be
considered at its meeting on June 4, 2014. Following that meeting, the Board will
consider the petition,comments received and the recommendation of the Advisory Board
in order to make a decision about rulemaking at its meeting scheduled for June 19,
2014,
| Publication Date | 02/10/2014 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 03/10/2014 |
Take no action
| Agency Response Date | 03/27/2014 |
On March 24, 2014, the Board has received a request from the petitioner to withdraw
the petition, so the agency will not initiate rulemaking.