Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors intends to consider amending 18VAC15-20, Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to (i) clarify how asbestos analytical laboratories and their branch or firm locations are licensed; (ii) simplify the requirements for entities that change their organizational status; and (iii) clarify requirements for final clearance reporting by project monitors. The board may make other changes it identifies as necessary during the regulatory review process.

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

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

Public Comment Deadline: November 16, 2016.

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.