Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Health intends to consider amending 12VAC5-490, Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: Fee Schedule. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the regulation, including (i) amending registration fees for equipment inspected every three years; (ii) adding three categories and associated fees for the registration of nonmedical x-ray equipment, such as baggage, cabinet and analytical, and industrial x-ray equipment, and (iii) establish associated inspection frequencies.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-229.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 16, 2015.

Agency Contact: Steve Harrison, Director, Division of Radiological Health, Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-8151, FAX (804) 864-8155, or email steve.harrison@vdh.virginia.gov.