NOTICES OF INTENDED REGULATORY ACTION
Vol. 35 Iss. 21 - June 10, 2019

TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
Rules Relating to Minimum Training Standards for Juvenile Corrections Officers
Withdrawal of Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Criminal Justice Services Board has WITHDRAWN the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for 6VAC20-290, Rules Relating to Minimum Training Standards for Juvenile Corrections Officers, which was published in 32:4 VA.R. 450 October 19, 2015. Pursuant to Chapter 366 of the 2019 Acts of Assembly, the regulatory responsibility to establish minimum training standards for juvenile correctional officers was transferred from the Criminal Justice Services Board to the State Board of Juvenile Justice.

Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.

Agency Contact: Barbara Peterson-Wilson, Law Enforcement Program Coordinator, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 225-4503, FAX (804) 225-3853, or email barbara.peterson-wilson@dcjs.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R16-3958; Filed May 10, 2019, 8:59 a.m.
TITLE 12. HEALTH
Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Health intends to consider amending 12VAC5-412, Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities. The purpose of the proposed action is to assess all current regulation content and determine whether it should be amended or retained in its current form. This regulation governs the licensure of facilities that perform five or more first trimester abortions per month. This action may address comments received during the public comment period for this notice and subsequent stages of this action, as well as comments received during the public hearing.

In addition, pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended, July 16, 2018) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the agency is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 10, 2019.

Agency Contact: Rebekah E. Allen, Senior Policy Analyst, Virginia Department of Health, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 401, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2102, FAX (804) 527-4502, or email regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R19-5664; Filed May 22, 2019, 11:16 a.m.
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Regulations for the Funeral Service Internship Program
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers intends to consider amending 18VAC65-40, Regulations for the Funeral Service Internship Program. The purpose of the proposed action is to reduce the required hours of internship from 3,000 to 2,000 for funeral service interns.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2817 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 10, 2019.

Agency Contact: Corie Tillman-Wolf, Executive Director, Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4424, FAX (804) 527-4637, or email corie.wolf@dhp.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R19-5971; Filed May 16, 2019, 2:59 p.m.
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

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 amending 18VAC120-30, Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners. The purpose of the proposed action is to extend the license term and reinstatement periods currently in place. The amendments will eliminate the requirement that licenses be renewed annually and, by extending the reinstatement period, provide a longer amount of time a licensee may be late with a renewal payment before the license is terminated.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-113 and 54.1-1802.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 10, 2019.

Agency Contact: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-7226, FAX (866) 430-1033, or email polygraph@dpor.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R19-5965; Filed May 14, 2019, 2:56 p.m.