TITLE 22. SOCIAL SERVICES

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Report of Findings

Pursuant to §§ 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 22VAC40-12, Public Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The board is publishing its report of findings dated August 6, 2025, to support this decision.

The regulation provides the board with an effective means of including public participation as part of developing regulations that are necessary to the health, safety and welfare of citizens. The agency recommends that the regulation be retained with no changes. It is up to date and remains an effective tool to make regulatory actions known to the public.

The regulation continues to be necessary as it is required by § 2.2-4007.02 of the Code of Virginia and establishes the mechanisms by which the public is notified of the agency's regulatory actions. No complaints or comments were received during the periodic review public comment period. The regulation is not complex and does not overlap or duplicate federal or state laws or regulations. It was last reviewed and amended in 2017. No factors have changed that would impact the regulation, and it has no economic impact on small businesses.

Contact Information: Karin Clark, Legislative Liaison, Department of Social Services, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 840-3679, or email karin.clark@dss.virginia.gov.