Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation intends to consider promulgating 18VAC120-50, Regulations for Natural Gas Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Technicians. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish a regulatory program for the certification of natural gas automobile mechanics and technicians in accordance with Chapter 763 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly. The new chapter will include certification requirements, standards of practice, grounds for disciplinary actions, and recordkeeping requirements.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2356 of the Code of Virginia (effective July 1, 2014).

Public Comment Deadline: July 16, 2014.

Agency Contact: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, or email cngmech@dpor.virginia.gov.