TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
BOARD OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Report of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Juvenile Justice conducted a small business impact review of 6VAC35-11, Public Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should be amended.
The fast-track regulatory action to amend 6VAC35-11, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the report of the findings.
Contact Information: Kristen Peterson, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Juvenile Justice, 600 East Main Street, 20th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 588-3902, FAX (804) 371-6490, or email kristen.peterson@djj.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 8. EDUCATION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Agency Notice
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the State Board of Education is conducting a periodic review and a small business impact review of 8VAC20-40, Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended, July 16, 2018).
The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for 8VAC20-40, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the announcement of the periodic review.
Contact Information: Dr. Donna Poland, Specialist, Governor's Schools and Gifted Education, Department of Education, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 225‑2884, or email donna.poland@doe.virginia.gov.
Agency Notice
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the State Board of Education is conducting a periodic review and a small business impact review of 8VAC20-160, Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts. The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended, July 16, 2018).
The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for 8VAC20-160, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the announcement of the periodic review.
Contact Information: Joseph Wharff, Associate Director, Office of Student Services, Department of Education, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 225‑3370, or email joseph.wharff@doe.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD FOR ASBESTOS, LEAD, AND
HOME INSPECTORS
Report of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC15-20, Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations, and determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors is publishing its report of findings dated August 21, 2019, to support this decision in accordance with § 2.2-4007.1 F of the Code of Virginia.
Section 54.1-201.5 of the Code of Virginia mandates the Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors to promulgate regulations. The continued need for the regulation is established in statute. Repeal of the regulation would remove the current public protections provided by the regulation. The Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors provides protection to the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth by ensuring that only those individuals and firms that meet specific criteria set forth in the statutes and regulations are eligible to receive a license or training program accreditation. The board is also tasked with ensuring that its regulants meet standards of practice that are set forth in the regulations.
No comments or complaints were received during the public comment period. The regulation is clearly written, easily understandable, and does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation.
The most recent periodic review of the regulation occurred in 2015. On August 15, 2019, the board discussed the regulation and, for the reasons stated, determined that the regulation should not be amended or repealed, but should be retained in its current form.
Contact Information: Trisha Henshaw, Executive Director, 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.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Report of Findings
Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Health Professions conducted a small business impact review of 18VAC76-40, Regulations Governing Emergency Contact Information, and determined that this regulation should be amended.
The fast-track regulatory action to amend 18VAC76-40, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Contact Information: Elaine J. Yeatts, Senior Policy Analyst, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4688, FAX (804) 527-4475, or email elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov.
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTISTS, WETLAND PROFESSIONALS, AND GEOLOGISTS
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of each listed regulation. The review of each regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018).
18VAC145-11, Public Participation Guidelines
18VAC145-20, Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
18VAC145-30, Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
18VAC145-40, Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
The purpose of this review is to determine whether each regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to each regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
Public comment period begins September 16, 2019, and ends October 7, 2019.
Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (866) 465-6206, or email soilscientist@dpor.virginia.gov.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of the review will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.