TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
FORENSIC SCIENCE BOARD
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 6VAC40-11, Public Participation Guidelines. The review will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of a periodic review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form.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 or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
Public comment period begins November 21, 2022, and ends December 12, 2022.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Amy Jenkins, Department Counsel, Department of Forensic Science, 700 North 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-6848.
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TITLE 12. HEALTH
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 12VAC5-67, Advance Health Care Directive Registry. The review will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of a periodic review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form.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 or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
Public comment period begins November 21, 2022, and ends December 12, 2022.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Suresh Soundarajan, Office Director, Virginia Department of Health, James Madison Building, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-7190.
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the State Board of Health conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 12VAC5-431, Sanitary Regulations for Hotels, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The department is publishing its report of findings dated August 11, 2022, to support this decision.
The regulation meets the criteria set forth in Executive Order 19 (2022) and the criteria set out by the Office of Regulatory Management. The regulation provides standards for the permitting of hotels in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Such standards address the following areas of public health and safety: physical plant sanitation; the provision, storage, and cleanliness of linens and towels; general housekeeping and maintenance practices; requirements for approved water supply and sewage disposal systems; vector and pest control; swimming pools, saunas, and other similar facilities, including personnel standards for the operation thereof; ice machine sanitation and operation; and a procedure for obtaining a license. These standards are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of hotel patrons and staff.
The regulation has not undergone a comprehensive review since its initial administrative codification, approximately 20 years ago. The regulation, in its current form, does not reflect existing industry standards, changes in technology or safety, or best practices for public safety. The agency is recommending that the regulation be amended.
The continued need for the regulation is established in statute and is not discretionary. The sole comment received regarding the regulation appears to highlight areas where the current requirements may not represent best practices related to the administration of the regulation or industry standards. Additional review is warranted. The regulation is clearly written, easily understandable, and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any federal or state law or regulation.
As the agency is recommending to amend the regulation, staff will engage with stakeholders and the regulated community regarding any proposed amendments to minimize the economic impact of regulations on small businesses, while maintaining appropriate regulatory standards to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
Contact Information: Briana Bill, Program Manager, Tourist Establishments and General Environmental Health Services, Virginia Department of Health, James Madison Building, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 584-6340.
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 12VAC5-545, Regulations for the Nurse Educator Scholarship Program. The review will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of a periodic review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, 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 or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
Public comment period begins November 21, 2022, and ends December 12, 2022.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Olivette Burroughs, Statewide Health Workforce Manager, Virginia Department of Health, James Madison Building, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-7431.
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulations are undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 12VAC5-570, Commonwealth of Virginia Sanitary Regulations for Marinas and Boat Moorings and 12VAC5-640, Alternative Discharging Sewage Treatment Regulations for Individual Single Family Dwellings. The review of each regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of a periodic review is to determine whether each regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to these regulations, including whether each regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
Public comment period begins November 21, 2022, and ends December 21, 2022.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Lance Gregory, Director, Onsite Sewage and Water Services, Virginia Department of Health, James Madison Building, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-7491.