Title of Regulation: 18VAC30-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (amending 18VAC30-20-10; adding 18VAC30-20-241).

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

Expiration Date Extended Through: December 27, 2016.

The Governor has approved the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology request to extend the expiration date of the above-referenced emergency regulation for six months as provided for in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation will continue in effect through December 27, 2016. The emergency regulation was adopted pursuant to Chapter 327 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly and relates to the expansion of the practice of audiology to include limited cerumen management. The original emergency was published in 31:11 VA.R. 958-960 January 26, 2015, and an amended emergency regulation was published in 32:6 VA.R. 1100-1102 November 16, 2015.

Contact Information: Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director, Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4630, FAX (804) 527-4413, or email leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov.