TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Report of Findings
Pursuant to §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of General Services conducted a periodic review and a small business impact review of 1VAC30-11, Public Participation Guidelines, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The board is publishing its report of findings dated April 20, 2026, to support this decision.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote public involvement in the development, amendment, or repeal of the regulations of the Department of General Services. The regulation is necessary to define and guide the public who are interested in an opportunity to submit data, views, and arguments, either orally or in writing, to the agency. The regulation is written clearly and is easily understandable by outlining the purpose, definitions, and how notifications are guided.
The department has determined there is no economic impact on small businesses. This regulation promotes public involvement in the development, amendment, or repeal of the regulations of the department.
Contact Information: Kimberly Freiberger, Policy Planning Specialist III, Department of General Services, 1100 Bank Street, Suite 420, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 205-3861, or email kimberly.freiberger@dgs.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 2. AGRICULTURE
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Agency Notice
Pursuant to §§ 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: 2VAC5-320, Regulations for the Enforcement of the Endangered Plant and Insect Species Act. The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to amend 2VAC5-320, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the agency notices of announcement.
Agency Contact: David Gianino, Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 786-3515, fax (804) 371-7793, TDD (800) 828-1120, or email david.gianino@vdacs.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
BOARD OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Agency Notice
Pursuant to §§ 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: 6VAC35-150, Regulation for Nonresidential Services. The Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to amend 6VAC35-150, which is published in this issue of the Virginia Register, serves as the agency notices of announcement.
Agency Contact: Kristen Peterson, Regulatory and Policy Coordinator, Department of Juvenile Justice, 600 East Main Street, 20th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 773-0180, fax (804) 371-6497, or email kristen.peterson@djj.virginia.gov.
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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 22VAC40-141, Licensing Standards for Independent Foster Homes, and determined that this regulation should be retained as is. The board is publishing its report of findings dated March 31, 2026, to support this decision.
The regulation establishes the requirements necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of children and youth receiving services from independent foster homes. The regulation is clearly written and readily understandable.
The regulation should be retained without change. There have been no licensed independent foster homes in Virginia since 2022; however, maintaining this regulation remains necessary to preserve the existing regulatory framework should licensure activity resume in the future. Retaining the current regulation ensures continuity and upholds the statutory requirements governing independent foster homes.
Retaining the regulation maintains compliance with requirements governing independent foster homes. No comments were received concerning this regulation. The regulation does not duplicate or conflict with federal or state law. This regulation has a current fast-track rulemaking action under review by the Office of the Attorney General. The last completed periodic review occurred in 2022 and resulted in a determination to retain the regulation as is due to the absence of licensed independent foster homes. There are no changes in technology, economic conditions, or other factors. This regulation has no impact on small businesses.
Contact Information: Alisa Foley, Licensing Consultant, Department of Social Services, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 726-7138, fax (804) 726-7132, or email a.foley@dss.virginia.gov.
Agency Notice
Pursuant to §§ 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: 22VAC40-920, Appeals of Financial Sanctions for Local Departments of Social Services. The review will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 (2022). The purpose of this review is to determine whether the regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to the 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 May 18, 2026, and ends June 8, 2026.
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: Torsheba Givens, Local Reimbursement Manager, Department of Social Services, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 726-7298, or email torsheba.givens@dss.virginia.gov.