TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
FORENSIC SCIENCE 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: 6VAC40-20, Regulations for Breath Alcohol Testing; 6VAC40-30, Regulations for the Approval of Field Tests for Detection of Drugs; 6VAC40-40, Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries; 6VAC40-50, Regulations for the Approval of Marijuana Field Tests for Detection of Marijuana Plant Material; and 6VAC40-60, DNA Data Bank Regulations. The reviews will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 17 (2026). The purpose of these reviews is to determine whether the regulations should be repealed, amended, or retained in their current forms.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 August 10, 2026, and ends August 31, 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 the reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Amy Jenkins, Chief Deputy Director, Department of Forensic Science, 8850 Times Dispatch Boulevard, Suite 100, Mechanicsville, VA 23116, telephone (804) 786-6848, fax (804) 786-6857, or email amy.jenkins@dfs.virginia.gov.
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TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF NURSING
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: 18VAC90-60, Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides. The review will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 17 (2026). The purpose of this review is to determine whether the regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form.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 August 10, 2026, and ends August 31, 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: Claire Morris, RN, Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4665, or email claire.morris@dhp.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: 24VAC30-91, Subdivision Street Requirements; 24VAC30-92, Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements; and 24VAC30-155, Traffic Impact Analysis Regulations. The reviews will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 17 (2026). 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 August 10, 2026, and ends August 31, 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 the reviews will be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information: Steven Jack, Regulatory Manager, Department of Transportation, 1221 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-3885, or email steven.jack@vdot.virginia.gov.