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 repealing 22VAC40-80, General Procedures and Information for Licensure, and promulgating a comprehensive new regulation 22VAC40-81, General Information and Procedures for Licensure. The current regulation was promulgated in 1984 and has undergone amendment several times to incorporate statutory changes. There has not been, however, any comprehensive revision to incorporate changed practices and procedures. Repeal of the existing regulation and adoption of a new regulation is the most efficient and effective way to incorporate all applicable requirements from the Code of Virginia and make the necessary changes to achieve clarity and consistency with current practices and procedures.

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, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1733, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 29, 2015.

Agency Contact: Janice Sigler, Program Consultant, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7901, FAX (804) 726-7132, or email jan.sigler@dss.virginia.gov.