TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Veterinary Medicine conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 18VAC150-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The department is publishing its report of findings dated March 3, 2022, to support this decision.
This chapter has been in effect as VR645-01-1 before the creation of the Virginia Administrative Code. It has been amended 17 times in the past nine years. It continues to be effective in protecting the public by setting rules for qualifications and practice of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, equine dental technicians, and veterinary establishments. Whenever amendments are promulgated, language is reviewed to ensure that it is clearly written and easily understandable.
The board decision is to retain the regulation with amendments. The board has identified the following areas of regulation that it will consider for amendments: (i) requirements for faculty and intern/resident licensure (Dean at veterinary college has some suggestions); (ii) requirements for veterinary establishments (improve drug security, clarify, address some large animal ambulatory issues); (iii) changes to requirement for posting licenses to allow for license verification since the board is no longer sending hard copy licenses with expiration dates; (iv) review and update to unprofessional conduct regulations; (v) review and update section on delegation of duties to unlicensed assistants; and (vi) review and update to licensure requirements.
After further opportunity for review and recommendations for amendments, the board will publish a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action.
There is a continued need for the regulation since Chapter 38 (§ 54.1-3800 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia requires veterinarians and veterinary technicians to be licensed by the board. The board has not received any complaints or comments concerning the regulation. Practitioners do not find the regulation to be overly complex, but the board will consider whether requirements could be simplified or clarified. There is no overlap, duplication, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation.
The last periodic review was concluded in 2017, and the board has continually updated regulations while protecting the health and safety of animals in the Commonwealth. In its review, the board will consider any additional amendments that are recommended 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 Veterinary Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 597-4130.
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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 following regulation is undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 22VAC40-73, Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities. 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 28, 2022, and ends April 18, 2022.
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: Sharon Stroble, Program Consultant, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7037.
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: 22VAC40-160, Fee Requirements for Processing Applications. 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 28, 2022, and ends April 18, 2022.
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: Sherri Williams, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7141.