Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medicine intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC85-101, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Radiologic Technologists and Radiologic Technologists-Limited. The purpose of the proposed action is to promulgate regulations for the licensure and practice of radiologist assistants pursuant to Chapters 83 and 507 of the 2009 Acts of Assembly.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2956.8:1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 28, 2009.

Agency Contact: William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4621, FAX (804) 527-4429, or email william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Nursing intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC90-20, Regulations of the Practice of Nursing; 18VAC90-25, Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides; 18VAC90-30, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-40, Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-50, Regulations Governing the Certification of Massage Therapists; 18VAC90-60, Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides. The purpose of the proposed action is to consider fee increases for all occupations regulated under the board's authority in order to address projected shortfalls in revenue.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 28, 2009.

Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4515, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Nursing intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC90-20, Regulations of the Practice of Nursing; 18VAC90-25, Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides; 18VAC90-30, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-40, Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-50, Regulations Governing the Certification of Massage Therapists; 18VAC90-60, Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides. The purpose of the proposed action is to consider fee increases for all occupations regulated under the board's authority in order to address projected shortfalls in revenue.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 28, 2009.

Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4515, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Nursing intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC90-20, Regulations of the Practice of Nursing; 18VAC90-25, Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides; 18VAC90-30, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-40, Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-50, Regulations Governing the Certification of Massage Therapists; 18VAC90-60, Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides. The purpose of the proposed action is to consider fee increases for all occupations regulated under the board's authority in order to address projected shortfalls in revenue.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 28, 2009.

Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4515, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Nursing intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC90-20, Regulations of the Practice of Nursing; 18VAC90-25, Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides; 18VAC90-30, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-40, Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-50, Regulations Governing the Certification of Massage Therapists; 18VAC90-60, Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides. The purpose of the proposed action is to consider fee increases for all occupations regulated under the board's authority in order to address projected shortfalls in revenue.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 28, 2009.

Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4515, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Nursing intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC90-20, Regulations of the Practice of Nursing; 18VAC90-25, Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides; 18VAC90-30, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-40, Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-50, Regulations Governing the Certification of Massage Therapists; 18VAC90-60, Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides. The purpose of the proposed action is to consider fee increases for all occupations regulated under the board's authority in order to address projected shortfalls in revenue.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 28, 2009.

Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4515, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Nursing intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC90-20, Regulations of the Practice of Nursing; 18VAC90-25, Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides; 18VAC90-30, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-40, Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Nurse Practitioners; 18VAC90-50, Regulations Governing the Certification of Massage Therapists; 18VAC90-60, Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides. The purpose of the proposed action is to consider fee increases for all occupations regulated under the board's authority in order to address projected shortfalls in revenue.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 28, 2009.

Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4515, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Veterinary Medicine intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC150-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine. The purpose of the proposed action is to increase fees to address a shortfall in revenue.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 28, 2009.

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Carter, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 662-4426, FAX (804) 527-4471, or email elizabeth.carter@dhp.virginia.gov.