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 amending the following regulation: 22VAC40-730, Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect in Out of Family Complaints. The purpose of the proposed action is to conduct a general review of the regulation and to review and amend definitions and related information to conform to 22VAC40-705, Child Protective Services.

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 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 10, 2010.

Agency Contact: Mary Wilson, Child Protective Services Policy Specialist, Department of Social Services, Division of Family Services, 801 East Main Street, 11th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7569, FAX (804) 726-7499, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email mary.m.wilson@dss.virginia.gov.