TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
Agency Notice
Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the following regulations are undergoing a periodic review and a small business impact review: 4VAC10-11, Public Participation Guidelines; 4VAC10-20, Standards for Classification of Real Estate As Devoted to Forest Use under the Virginia Land Use Assessment Law; 4VAC10-30, Virginia State Forests Regulations; and 4VAC10-40, Reforestation of Timberlands Regulations.
The review of each regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of a periodic review is to determine whether each regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form.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 February 13, 2023, and ends March 6, 2023.
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: Amanda Davis, Policy Planning Manager III, Department of Forestry, 900 Natural Resources Drive, #800, Charlottesville, VA 22903, telephone (804) 664-7301.
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TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
FORENSIC SCIENCE BOARD
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Forensic Science Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 6VAC40-11, Public Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The department is publishing its report of findings dated January 18, 2023, to support this decision.
This regulation is necessary because it is mandated by § 2.2-4007.02 of the Code of Virginia. It is clearly written and easily understandable. The Forensic Science Board utilized the Department of Planning and Budget's model public participation guidelines as a guide for 6VAC40-11.
At its meeting on January 4, 2023, the Forensic Science Board determined that this regulation should be retained as is.
There is a continued need for this regulation. It is not complex, and it does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any other federal or state law or regulation. There have been no complaints or comments received on the regulation. No technological, economic, or other factors have changed that would affect this regulation. This regulation has no economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Information: Amy Jenkins, Department Counsel, Department of Forensic Science, 700 North 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-6848.