| 1/30/2016 12:41 pm 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
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | Board of Counseling |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Elaine J. 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 115 - 60: | Regulations Governing the Licensure of Substance Abuse Professionals |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 35 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
| Date Petition Received | 01/30/2016 |
| Petitioner | Denise Knox |
Amend 18VAC115-60-55 which provided a time-limited waiver for acceptance of credentials
that did not meet educational and examination requirements for licensure set forth
in 18VAC115-60-40 (Licensure by examination) and 18VAC115-60-50 (Licensure by endorsement).
The time-limited waiver expired February 16, 2004.
Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be filed with the Register of
Regulations and published on February 22, 2016 with comment requested until March
25, 2016. It will also be placed on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall and available
for comments to be posted electronically.
At its first meeting following the close of comment, scheduled for May 20, 2016, the
Board will consider the request to amend regulations and all comment received in support
or opposition.
| Publication Date | 02/22/2016 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 03/25/2016 |