Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors intends to consider amending 18VAC15-20, Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) allow a licensee or an accredited asbestos training provider to renew a license or accredited asbestos training program up to 12 months after the expiration of the license or accreditation without penalty of reapplying as a new applicant; (ii) allow for more than 24 hours for training providers to submit course participant lists following course completion; and (iii) remove the requirement of two instructors for all initial accredited asbestos training programs, except for initial worker accredited asbestos training programs. The board is seeking to identify additional areas for amendment or elimination of regulations in accordance with the Governor’s Regulatory Reform Initiative.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: May 22, 2013.

Agency Contact: Trisha Henshaw, Executive Director, Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8595, FAX (866) 350-5354, or email alhi@dpor.virginia.gov.