Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Optometry intends to consider amending the following regulation: 18VAC105-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Optometry. The purpose of the proposed action is to consider an increase in fees charged to licensees to meet its statutory responsibility to have sufficient revenue to cover expenditures.

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

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

Public Comment Deadline: September 15, 2010.

Agency Contact: Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director, Board of Optometry, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4508, FAX (804) 527-4466, or email leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov.