TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES BOARD
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Criminal Justice Services Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 6VAC20-50, Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courthouse and Courtroom Security Officers and Process Service Officers and determined that this regulation should be amended. The Proposed Regulation, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the reports of findings.
Contact Information: Kristi Shalton, Regulatory 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.
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Criminal Justice Services Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 6VAC20-11, Public Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The board is publishing its report of findings dated September 11, 2025, to support this decision.
This regulation remains necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and overall welfare by ensuring public participation according to the Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) model policies. The regulation is clearly written and easily understandable.
No comments were received from the public. However, the agency intends to seek board approval to open a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) to make a small change to the regulation to conform to legislation identified during the review process and align the regulation with the most recent DPB model public participation guidelines. Since the agency's public participation guidelines were initially promulgated, Chapter 795 of the 2012 Acts of Assembly amended § 2.2-4007.02 B of the Code of Virginia to require that agencies provide interested persons, in accordance with their public participation guidelines, the opportunity to be accompanied by and represented by counsel or another representative when such persons present their input on a regulation.
The continued need for the regulation is established by statute, specifically § 2.2-4007.02 of the Code of Virginia. No complaints or comments were received during the public comment period. The regulation was last evaluated in 2008 when new public participation guidelines were promulgated in accordance with Chapter 321 of the 2008 Acts of Assembly. This legislation standardized public participation guidelines for executive branch agencies. The resulting public participation guidelines were based on model guidelines provided by DPB and do not appear to have an impact on small businesses.
Contact Information: Lee Bryant, Regulatory Specialist, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 225-1863, or email lee.bryant@dcjs.virginia.gov.
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Criminal Justice Services Board conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 6VAC20-80, Rules Relating to Certification of Criminal Justice Instructors, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The board is publishing its report of findings dated September 11, 2025, to support this decision.
This regulation is essential to comply with the requirements of subdivision 15 of § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia and to protect the public health, safety and welfare by ensuring that instructors meet compulsory minimum standards. The agency has decided to retain the regulation; however, the agency will seek board authorization for a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) to update the regulation based on staff recommendations.
Subdivision 15 of § 9.1-102 mandates that the agency promulgate the regulation and the continued need for the regulation is established by statute. There were no comments or complaints received during the public comment period. The regulation is neither overly complex nor burdensome. The regulation is clearly written, easily understandable, and it does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation. The regulation was last evaluated in 2015 when it was amended to update terminology for traffic speed detection instruments.
Contact Information: Lee Bryant, Regulatory Specialist, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 225-1863, or email lee.bryant@dcjs.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 22. SOCIAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 22VAC30-50, Policies and Procedures for Administering the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Trust Fund, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The agency is publishing its report of findings dated September 9, 2025, to support this decision.
22VAC30-50 guides the administration of the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Trust Fund as authorized by Article 12 (§ 51.5-178 et seq.) of Chapter 14 of Title 51.5 of the Code of Virginia. At the direction of the CNI Advisory Board, funding from the CNI Trust Fund is provided to Virginia-based organizations, institutions, and researchers to support research on the mechanisms and treatment of neurotrauma and in the delivery of rehabilitative services.
The goal of the regulation is to administer the CNI Trust Fund in an efficient, effective, transparent, and consistent manner. The regulation ensures that public funding that is provided for neurotrauma research and related services protects public health, safety, and welfare. The regulation is clearly written and understandable.
This regulation is necessary to comply with statute. The agency received no complaints or comments concerning the regulation. The regulation provides for an efficient, effective, transparent, and consistent process to issue CNI funding, and it does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any federal or state law or regulation. The regulation was last reviewed in October 2022.
The CNI Trust Fund provides funding to Virginia-based organizations, institutions, and researchers. The program funds (i) research projects and (ii) community-based rehabilitative programs and services. The CNI Trust Fund Program currently funds seven ongoing projects. Two projects are based in Virginia institutions of higher education. One project is based in a Virginia hospital. Four projects are based in community organizations, all of which are likely small businesses. However, the regulation does not include overly burdensome requirements for those entities seeking to use CNI Trust Fund resources, and many of the entities that have historically received funding would be considered small businesses.
Contact Information: Charlotte Arbogast, Senior Policy Analyst and Regulatory Coordinator, Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, 8004 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA 23229, telephone (804) 662-7093, fax (804) 662-7663, or email charlotte.arbogast@dars.virginia.gov.
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 22VAC30-110, Assessment in Assisted Living Facilities, and determined that this regulation should be amended. The agency is publishing its report of findings dated September 4, 2025, to support this decision.
This regulation sets forth standards for assessing individuals who wish to reside in or are residing in assisted living facilities (ALFs). The regulation ensures consistent definitions and actions are applied to all individuals during the ALF assessment and reassessment process. The standards outlined in the regulation focus on ensuring the protection of the health, safety and welfare of adults who need ALF assessments or reassessments for ALF placement. This regulation is clearly written and understandable.
In June 2025, the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) repealed regulations for Medicaid targeted case management for auxiliary grant participants in ALFs because the regulations were outdated and no longer aligned with DMAS current practice because Medicaid no longer covers this service. Consistent with the completed action by DMAS and with the provisions of Executive Order 19 (2022) related to reducing regulatory burden, the agency intends to move forward with a fast-track rulemaking action that will repeal provisions in 22VAC30-110.
The regulation is necessary to comply with statutory requirements. The agency received no complaints or comments concerning the regulatory chapter. The regulation outlines standards for ALF assessments and reassessments in a clear and direct manner. The regulation does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any federal or state law or regulation. The regulation was last reviewed in June 2021 and has no impact on small businesses.
Contact Information: Charlotte Arbogast, Senior Policy Analyst and Regulatory Coordinator, Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, 8004 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA 23229, telephone (804) 662-7093, fax (804) 662-7663, or email charlotte.arbogast@dars.virginia.gov.
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 22VAC30-130, Adult Services Standards, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The agency is publishing its report of findings dated September 4, 2025, to support this decision.
This regulation addresses the provision of adult services, as defined in § 51.5-146 of the Code of Virginia, by the local departments of social services (LDSS) to adults with impairments, as defined in § 51.5-144 of the Code of Virginia. This regulation describes the targeted service population, eligibility criteria, and types of services that may be offered to an adult, including those designed to allow adults to attain or maintain self-care and prevent or reduce dependency.
The goal of the regulation is to standardize the expectations for LDSS providing adult services and to ensure the protection of public health, safety, and welfare in the delivery of such services. The regulation is clearly written and understandable.
The regulation is necessary to comply with Article 4 (§ 51.5-144 et seq.) of Chapter 14 of Title 51.5 of the Code of Virginia. The agency received no complaints or comments concerning the regulation. The regulation outlines standards for adult services in a clear and transparent manner. The regulation does not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with any federal or state law or regulation. The regulation was last reviewed in June 2021. Small businesses are not impacted by this regulation.
Contact Information: Charlotte Arbogast, Senior Policy Analyst and Regulatory Coordinator, Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, 8004 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA 23229, telephone (804) 662-7093, fax (804) 662-7663, or email charlotte.arbogast@dars.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 24. TRANSPORTATION AND MOTOR VEHICLES
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Agency Notice
Pursuant to §§ 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: 24VAC30-551, Integrated Directional Signing Program (IDSP) Participation Criteria and 24VAC30-630, Rules Governing Person with Disability Traffic Signs. The reviews will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of these reviews is to determine whether the regulations should be repealed, amended, or retained in their current forms. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to the 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 October 6, 2025, and ends October 27, 2025.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) 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: JoAnne P. Maxwell, Agency Regulatory Coordinator, Governance and Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Transportation, 1221 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-1830, or email joanne.maxwell@vdot.virginia.gov.