Title of Regulation: 12VAC5-221. Virginia's Rules and Regulations Governing Cooperative Agreements (adding 12VAC5-221-10 through 12VAC5-221-150).

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-12 of the Code of Virginia; Chapter 741 of the 2015 Acts of Assembly.

Expiration Date Extended Through: January 16, 2018.

The Governor approved the State Board of Health's request to extend the expiration date of the above-referenced emergency regulation as provided for in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation will continue in effect through January 16, 2018. The emergency regulation was published in 32:12 VA.R. 1897-1906 February 8, 2016. On March 16, 2017, the State Board of Health approved a fast-track rulemaking action pursuant to § 2.2-4012.1 of the Code of Virginia to promulgate a permanent regulation to replace the emergency regulation.

Agency Contact: Susan Puglisi, Policy Analyst, Department of Health, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 401, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2157, FAX (804) 527-4502, or email susan.puglisi@vdh.virginia.gov.