Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services intends to consider amending 22VAC30-30, Provision of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services. The purpose of the proposed action is to comply with 45 CFR Part 1329, which implements The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 for the independent living program and independent living services, and ensure that Virginia's centers for independent living receiving federal funds comply with federal regulations. In addition, this action will bring the regulation up to date with the changes in the independent living movement that have occurred since this regulation was last amended. This action will protect the welfare of citizens because it stipulates the specific, core independent living services that are required by the federal regulations and will allow the individual centers the flexibility to provide additional services that are needed by their specific geographical areas if there are additional funding sources available.

This Notice of Intended Regulatory Action serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 51.5-131 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 13, 2017.

Agency Contact: Vanessa S. Rakestraw, Ph.D., CRC, Policy Analyst, Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, 8004 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA 23229, telephone (804) 662-7612, FAX (804) 662-7663, TTY (800) 464-9950, or email vanessa.rakestraw@dars.virginia.gov.