TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of the Treasury conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 1VAC75-11, Public Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The board is publishing its report of findings dated February 25, 2021, to support this decision.
The regulation meets the criteria set out in Executive Order 14 (as amended, July 16, 2018).
The Department of the Treasury will amend subsection A of 1VAC75-11-50 to include a requirement for the board to afford interested persons an opportunity to present their views and be accompanied by and represented by counsel or other representative in the promulgation of any regulatory action.
Contact Information: Vernita Boone, Treasury Board Secretary, Department of the Treasury, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, 3rd Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-6011.
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TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCE
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, these regulations are undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 6VAC40-20, Regulations for Breath Alcohol Testing; 6VAC40-30, Regulations for the Approval of Field Tests for Detection of Drugs; 6VAC40-40, Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries; 6VAC40-50, Regulations for the Approval of Marijuana Field Tests for Detection of Marijuana Plant Material; and 6VAC40-60, DNA Data Bank Regulations. The review of these regulations will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018). The purpose of this review is to determine whether each regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form.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 these regulations, including whether each 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 March 1, 2021, and ends March 22, 2021.
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 both reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Amy Jenkins, Department Counsel, Department of Forensic Science, 700 North 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-6848.
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TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD
Report of Findings
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 State Water Control Board will conduct a periodic review and a small business impact review on 9VAC25-260, Water Quality Standards. The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action, which is published in this issue of the Register, serves as the notice of announcement of the reviews.
Contact Information: David Whitehurst, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4121, or email david.whitehurst@deq.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 12. HEALTH
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the State Board of Health conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 12VAC5-391, Regulations for the Licensure of Hospice, and determined that this regulation should be amended.
The fast-track regulatory action to amend 12VAC5-391, which is published in this issue of the Register, serves as the report of findings of both reviews.
Contact Information: Rebekah E. Allen, Senior Policy Analyst, Virginia Department of Health, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 401, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2102, FAX (804) 527-4502, or email regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 22. SOCIAL SERVICES
STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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 State Board of Social Services will conduct a periodic review and a small business impact review of 22VAC40-180, Voluntary Registration of Family Day Homes - Requirements for Providers. The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action, which is published in this issue of the Register, serves as the notice of announcement of the reviews.
Contact Information: Cynthia Carneal Heflin, Program Consultant, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7140, or email cynthia.carneal@dss.virginia.gov.
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 State Board of Social Services conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 22VAC40-325, Fraud Reduction/Elimination Effort, is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review. The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action, which is published in this issue of the Register, serves as the notice of announcement of the reviews.
Contact Information: Susan Lloyd, Fraud Consultant, Department of Social Services, 1604 Santa Rosa Road, Henrico, VA 23229, telephone (804) 663-5526, or email susan.lloyd@dss.virginia.gov.