Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Contractors intends to consider amending 18VAC50-30, Individual License and Certification Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the years of experience or vocational training required for tradesman applicants to obtain approval to sit for an examination and enter the profession for journeyman and master electrical, plumbing, heating ventilation and cooling, gas fitter, liquefied petroleum gas fitter, and natural gas fitter specialties. The board identified several areas to review and amend to lower the required years of experience while ensuring minimum competency and protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public as its primary goal. The action is in response to and in accordance with Governor Youngkin's Executive Directive 1.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 21, 2022.

Agency Contact: Marjorie King, Administrator, Board for Contractors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, TDD (804) 527-4290, or email contractors@dpor.virginia.gov.