Title of Regulation: 18VAC15-30. Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations (amending 18VAC15-30-161).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: November 1, 2015.

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.

Summary:

The amendments remove the lead licensure examination fee cap and provide that examination fees are established through competitive negotiation pursuant to the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

Summary of Public Comments and Agency's Response: No public comments were received by the promulgating agency.

Part IV
Fees

18VAC15-30-161. General fee requirements.

A. All fees are nonrefundable and shall not be prorated. The date on which the fee is received by the department or its agent will determine whether the fee is on time. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia.

B. Fees for approval and renewal of an accredited lead training program and an accredited lead refresher training program shall not be imposed on any state, local government, or nonprofit training program.

C. The examination fee [ shall consist of the administration expenses of the board ensuing from the board's examination procedures and contract charges. Examination service contracts shall be established through competitive negotiations is subject to contracted charges to the department by an outside vendor. These contracts are competitively negotiated and bargained for ] in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). [ The examination shall not exceed a cost of ] $75 [ $150 to the candidate Fees will be adjusted and charged to the candidate in accordance with this contract ].