Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy intends to consider amending 4VAC25-150, Virginia Gas and Oil Regulation. The purpose of the proposed action is to ensure the gas and oil regulation reflects current industry best practices and to expand disclosure of ingredients used in gas and oil well stimulation and completion on permitted gas and oil operations in the Commonwealth. The existing regulation will also be reviewed to determine if current requirements are sufficient to properly regulate drilling in different geographical areas of the Commonwealth.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-361.27 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 12, 2014.

Agency Contact: Michael Skiffington, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, 1100 Bank Street, 8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219-3402, telephone (804) 692-3212, FAX (804) 692-3237, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email mike.skiffington@dmme.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending 12VAC30-130, Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services. The purpose of the proposed action is to comply with Item 307 UU of Chapter 3 of the 2012 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, by making programmatic changes to the Client Medical Management program to ensure appropriate utilization, prevent abuse of covered services, and promote improved and cost efficient medical management of essential Medicaid client health care. The proposed action will also assist and educate beneficiaries in appropriately utilizing medical and pharmacy services.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: February 12, 2014.

Agency Contact: Brian McCormick, Regulatory Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-8856, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email brian.mccormick@dmas.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 18VAC90-20, Regulations of the Board of Nursing. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend provisions on inactive licensure and reinstatement of licensure to ensure that the requirements for evidence of continuing competency are consistent with those for renewal of an active license as a nurse. This action is in response to a petition for rulemaking.

The agency intends 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: February 12, 2014.

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 State Board of Social Services has WITHDRAWN the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) for repealing 22VAC40-120, Minimum Standards for Licensed Family Day-Care Systems and promulgating 22VAC40-121, Standards for Licensed Family Day Systems, which was published in 27:12 VA.R. 1269 February 14, 2011. Due to the time this action has been pending, the agency has decided to withdraw the NOIRA and determine its next course of action.

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 16, 2011.

Agency Contact: Karen Cullen, Division of Licensing Programs, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7152, FAX (804) 726-7132, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email karen.cullen@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 has WITHDRAWN the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) for repealing 22VAC40-180, Voluntary Registration of Family Day Homes - Requirements for Providers, and promulgating 22VAC40-181, Voluntary Registration of Family Day Homes - Requirements for Providers, which was published in 26:24 VA.R. 2784 August 2, 2010. Due to the time this action has been pending, the agency has decided to withdraw the NOIRA and determine its next course of action.

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1704 of the Code of Virginia.

Agency Contact: Debra O'Neill, Children's Program Licensing Consultant, Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, 801 East Main Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7648, FAX (804) 726-7132, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email debra.oneill@dss.virginia.gov.