Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to consider amending 2VAC5-685, Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control Act. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend certification requirements for pesticide applicators and clarify language to reflect current program practices. The amendments include (i) amending certain definitions; (ii) deleting the requirement that individuals who fail the certification examination must wait a prescribed number of days before retaking the examination; (iii) revising the process by which persons who cannot read or understand pesticide labels can be certified to apply restricted use pesticides on their own property; (iv) clarifying the on-the-job training requirements for prospective applicators; (v) establishing numeric identifiers for the existing categories of private applicator certification; (vi) prescribing the minimum requirements for board-approved recertification training programs; and (vii) clarifying the requirements for the issuance of a certificate pursuant to a reciprocal agreement with another state. The proposed action is intended to ensure the competence of pesticide applicators through consistent standards of training, testing, and certification.

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

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 28, 2015.

Agency Contact: Andres Alvarez, Director, Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 225-3821, FAX (804) 371-7479, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email andres.alvarez@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services intends to consider promulgating 12VAC35-225, Requirements for Virginia's Early Intervention System. The purpose of the proposed action is to promulgate regulations to codify those portions of Virginia's policies, procedures, and practices that require the force of law to ensure that Virginia remains in compliance with federal mandates, including (i) details regarding the state infrastructure for early intervention services not already provided by the Code of Virginia; (ii) clarifying Virginia's referral system; (iii) outlining the intake, eligibility determination, and assessment processes; (iv) detailing the expectations regarding service planning and delivery, including transition or discharge from the early intervention system of care; (v) explaining the service funding and payment expectations; (vi) establishing the procedural safeguards that individuals can expect; (vii) addressing the alternative to resolve disputes; and (viii) establishing a certification process for certain early intervention practitioners and a comprehensive system of personnel development.

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

Statutory Authority: § 2.2-5304 of the Code of Virginia; 34 CFR Part 303.

Public Comment Deadline: February 11, 2015.

Agency Contact: Catherine Hancock, Part C Administrator, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, 1220 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 371-6592, FAX (804) 371-7959, or email catherine.hancock@dbhds.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology intends to consider amending 18VAC30-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Chapter 661 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly authorizes a person who has met the qualifications prescribed by the board to practice as an assistant speech-language pathologist under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. The purpose of the proposed regulatory action is to set out the qualifications for such a person, the scope of his practice, and the responsibilities of the licensed supervisor.

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: January 28, 2015.

Agency Contact: Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director, Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4630, FAX (804) 527-4413, or email leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov.