Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medicine intends to consider adopting 18VAC85-170, Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors, in accordance with Chapters 10 and 266 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) ensure minimal competency for practice and continued competency for renewal of licensure and (ii) establish standards of conduct for safe practice.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.18 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 1, 2015.

Agency Contact: William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4558, FAX (804) 527-4429, or email william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov.