TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
VIRGINIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD
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 following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 4VAC50-11, Public Participation Guidelines. The review will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (as amended July 16, 2018). The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this 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 March 15, 2021, and ends April 5, 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: Lisa McGee, Policy and Planning Director, Department of Conservation and Recreation, 600 East Main Street, 24th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804)786-4378.
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TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES BOARD
Agency Notice
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Criminal Justice Services Board is conducting a periodic review and a small business impact review of 6VAC20-20, Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers, to determine whether this regulation should be amended, repealed, or retained in its current form.
The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to amend 6VAC20-20, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as notice of announcement.
Contact Information: Kristi Shalton, Law Enforcement Program Coordinator, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-7801, FAX (804) 786-0410, or email kristi.shalton@dcjs.virginia.gov.
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Agency Notice
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Criminal Justice Services Board is conducting a periodic review and a small business impact review of 6VAC20-100, Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions, to determine whether this regulation should be amended, repealed, or retained in its current form.
The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to amend 6VAC20-100, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the notice of announcement.
Contact Information: Kristi Shalton, Law Enforcement Program Coordinator, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-7801, FAX (804) 786-0410, or email kristi.shalton@dcjs.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Environmental Quality conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 9VAC15-60, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The regulation is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economic performance of important governmental functions and requires updating.
The proposed regulatory action to amend 9VAC15-60, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the report of findings.
Contact Information: Mary E. Major, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4423, FAX (804) 698-4510, or email mary.major@deq.virginia.gov.
STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the State Water Control Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 9VAC25-415, Policy for the Potomac River Embayments, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The requirements of the regulation continue to be needed. During the periodic review, names of regulations referenced by the regulation were identified as incorrect. The regulation will be amended to make these corrections.
The final regulatory action to amend 9VAC25-415, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the report of findings.
Contact Information: Melissa Porterfield, State Water Control Board, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4238, or email melissa.porterfield@deq.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology conducted a periodic review and small business impact review of 18VAC30-21, Regulations Governing Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and determined that this regulation should be retained in its current form. The department is publishing its report of findings dated February 1, 2021, to support this decision.
By adoption of statutory mandates, the General Assembly concluded that licensure is essential for the protection of public health and safety when receiving services provided by audiologists, speech-language pathologists, or school speech-language pathologists.
There is a continued need for the regulation since the Code of Virginia requires practitioners in these professions to hold licenses issued by the board. The board has not received any of complaints or comments concerning the regulation. Practitioners do not find the regulation to be overly complex, but the board will consider whether requirements for endorsement and reinstatement could be simplified. There is no overlap, duplication, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation. This chapter has been amended nine times in the past five years, including a complete review and reorganization into a new chapter in 2016. Since then, the board has incorporated requirements for cerumen management by audiologists and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants to conform to changes in practice and in the law. It enacted a one-time reduction in renewal fees in 2018 and fast-tracked changes to endorsement and reinstatement regulations and credit for continuing education. In its review, the board will consider any possible amendments that will streamline or clarify regulations in order to minimize the economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Information: Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director, Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 597-4130.
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TITLE 24. TRANSPORTATION AND MOTOR VEHICLES
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Motor Vehicles conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 24VAC20-80, Overload Permit Regulations, and 24VAC20-81, Hauling Permit Regulation and determined that this regulation should be repealed.
The NOIRA regulatory action to amend 24VAC20-80, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the report of findings.
Contact Information: Melissa Velazquez, Legislative Services Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269, telephone (804) 367-1844, FAX (804) 367-6631, TDD (800) 272-9268, or email melissa.velazquez@dmv.virginia.gov.