Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Social Services intends to consider amending 22VAC40-705, Child Protective Services, and repealing 22VAC40-700, Child Protective Services Central Registry Information, and 22VAC40-720, Child Protective Services Release of Information to Family Advocacy Representatives of the United States Armed Forces. The purpose of the proposed action is to complete a comprehensive review of 22VAC40-705, including a review of any impact on small business, and incorporate into it the contents of 22VAC40-700 and 22VAC40-720, which are being repealed as part of this action. In addition, amendments will address recent Code of Virginia changes and any other changes identified as necessary during the public comment forums.

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

Statutory Authority: § 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: May 22, 2013.

Agency Contact: Mary Walter, CPS Consultant, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7569, FAX (804) 726-7499, or email mary.walter@dss.virginia.gov.