Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medicine intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC85-130, Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation by adding a provision pursuant to Chapter 646 of the 2009 Acts of Assembly for disclosure on options for consultation and referral and information on health risks associated with certain high-risk pregnancies.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.9 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 25, 2009.

Agency Contact: William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4621, FAX (804) 527-4429, or email william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov.