Notice is hereby given that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has WITHDRAWN the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for 3VAC5-50, Retail Operations, which was published in 24:11 VA.R. 1341 February 4, 2008. The changes contemplated in the action were also included in another action for which the proposed stage has already been published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

Agency Contact: Jeffrey L. Painter, Legislative and Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, P.O. Box 27491, Richmond, VA 23261, telephone (804) 213-4621, FAX (804) 213-4411, TTY (804) 213-4687, or email jeffrey.painter@abc.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Criminal Justice Services Board intends to consider amending the following regulations: 6VAC20-171, Regulations Relating to Private Security Services. The purpose of the proposed action is a comprehensive review and amendment of existing regulations. This review and recommended amendments are based on legislative actions that require development of regulations for locksmiths as well as further development of regulations relating to detective canine handlers. In addition to recent legislative actions, a comprehensive review will amend and revise the rules mandating and prescribing standards, requirements and procedures that serve to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth from unqualified, unscrupulous and incompetent persons engaging in the activities of private security services.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on November 26, 2008.

Agency Contact: Lisa McGee, Section Chief, Department of Criminal Justice Services, P.O. Box 1300, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 371-2419, FAX (804) 786-6344, or email lisa.mcgee@dcjs.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Health intends to consider promulgating the following regulations: 12VAC5-67, Advance Health Care Directive Registry. The purpose of the proposed action is to implement a central online registry for advance health care directives.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2994 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on November 26, 2008.

Agency Contact: Kimberly S. Barnes, Policy Analyst, Department of Health, 109 Governor St., Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-7661, or email kim.barnes@vdh.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Social Services intends to consider amending the following regulations: 22VAC40-25, Auxiliary Grants Program. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) clarify and simplify requirements for assisted living facilities to document proper handling of Auxiliary Grant funds and Auxiliary Grant recipients’ personal needs allowances; (ii) establish a residency requirement for Auxiliary Grant applicants; and (iii) ensure that the regulations conform to current Virginia Department of Social Services licensing and assessment regulations.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-800 of the Code of Virginia; § 416-2001 of Title XX of the Social Security Act.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on November 26, 2008.

Agency Contact: Paige McCleary, Adult Services Program Consultant, Department of Social Services, 7 North Eighth Street, Room 5214, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7536, FAX (804) 726-7895, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email paige.mccleary@dss.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Social Services intends to consider amending the following regulations: 22VAC40-601, Food Stamp Program. The purpose of the proposed action is to alter the length of time an application for food stamp benefits may be held pending before processing. Federal regulations allow states an option to deny applications after 30 days if the local department of social services is unable to process the application or to hold the application pending for an additional 30-day period. The State Board of Social Services would like to deny applications after 30 days instead of holding the application pending for an additional 30-day period before disposing of the applications.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia; 7 CFR 271.4.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on November 26, 2008.

Agency Contact: Celeste Jackson, Program Consultant, Department of Social Services, Office of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, 7 North Eighth Street, Room 5214, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7376, FAX (804) 726-7356, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email celeste.jackson@dss.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired intends to consider repealing 22VAC45-50, Regulation Governing Provisions of Services in Vocational Rehabilitation and promulgating the following regulations: 22VAC45-51, Regulations Governing Provisions of Services in Vocational Rehabilitation. The purpose of the proposed action is to repeal existing regulations (22VAC45-50) concurrently with the promulgation of new regulations (22VAC45-51). The current regulations, last revised in 1990, are outdated. 22VAC45-51 incorporates updated federal language, updates the names of two agencies, and combines two sections.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 51.5-65 and 51.5-66 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on November 26, 2008.

Agency Contact: Susan D. Payne, Program Director, Vocational Rehabilitation, Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, 397 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227, telephone (804) 371-3184, FAX (804) 371-3351, TTY (804) 371-3140, or email susan.payne@dbvi.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired intends to consider repealing 22VAC45-50, Regulation Governing Provisions of Services in Vocational Rehabilitation and promulgating the following regulations: 22VAC45-51, Regulations Governing Provisions of Services in Vocational Rehabilitation. The purpose of the proposed action is to repeal existing regulations (22VAC45-50) concurrently with the promulgation of new regulations (22VAC45-51). The current regulations, last revised in 1990, are outdated. 22VAC45-51 incorporates updated federal language, updates the names of two agencies, and combines two sections.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 51.5-65 and 51.5-66 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on November 26, 2008.

Agency Contact: Susan D. Payne, Program Director, Vocational Rehabilitation, Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, 397 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227, telephone (804) 371-3184, FAX (804) 371-3351, TTY (804) 371-3140, or email susan.payne@dbvi.virginia.gov.