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 amending 12VAC5-230, State Medical Facilities Plan. The purpose of the proposed action is to update definitions related to cardiac catheterization and update the occupancy standard utilized for determining the need for new nursing home beds. This Notice of Intended Regulatory Action serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-102.2 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 31, 2015.

Agency Contact: Susan Horn, Policy Analyst, Department of Health, 3600 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, telephone (804) 367-2157, FAX (804) 527-4502, or email susan.horn@vdh.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 12VAC5-525, Regulations for Physician Assistant Scholarships. The purpose of the proposed action is to implement § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of Virginia by establishing a physician assistant scholarship program for students who intend to enter an accredited physician assistant program.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 31, 2015.

Agency Contact: Adrienne McFadden, M.D., J.D., Director, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-7425, FAX (804) 864-7440, or email adrienne.mcfadden@vdh.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 12VAC30-30, Groups Covered and Agencies Responsible for Eligibility Determination; 12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services; and 12VAC30-135, Demonstration Waiver Services. The purpose of the proposed action is to move the family planning eligibility group from the demonstration waiver to the State Plan for Medical Assistance as approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This action creates a group of eligible persons at 200% of the federal poverty level and establishes the coverage of designated family planning 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: July 29, 2015.

Agency Contact: Victoria Simmons, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-6043, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email victoria.simmons@dmas.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 12VAC30-30, Groups Covered and Agencies Responsible for Eligibility Determination; 12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services; and 12VAC30-135, Demonstration Waiver Services. The purpose of the proposed action is to move the family planning eligibility group from the demonstration waiver to the State Plan for Medical Assistance as approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This action creates a group of eligible persons at 200% of the federal poverty level and establishes the coverage of designated family planning 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: July 29, 2015.

Agency Contact: Victoria Simmons, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-6043, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email victoria.simmons@dmas.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 12VAC30-30, Groups Covered and Agencies Responsible for Eligibility Determination; 12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services; and 12VAC30-135, Demonstration Waiver Services. The purpose of the proposed action is to move the family planning eligibility group from the demonstration waiver to the State Plan for Medical Assistance as approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This action creates a group of eligible persons at 200% of the federal poverty level and establishes the coverage of designated family planning 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: July 29, 2015.

Agency Contact: Victoria Simmons, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-6043, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email victoria.simmons@dmas.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Contractors intends to consider amending 18VAC50-22, Board for Contractors Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the application requirements for licensure to improve the integrity of documentation received from applicants seeking licensure.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 29, 2015.

Agency Contact: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Board for Contractors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, or email contractors@dpor.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Contractors intends to consider amending 18VAC50-30, Individual License and Certification Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the application requirements for individual licensure and certification to improve the integrity of documentation received from applicants seeking licensure.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 29, 2015.

Agency Contact: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Board for Contractors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, or email contractors@dpor.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 repealing 22VAC40-80, General Procedures and Information for Licensure, and promulgating a comprehensive new regulation 22VAC40-81, General Information and Procedures for Licensure. The current regulation was promulgated in 1984 and has undergone amendment several times to incorporate statutory changes. There has not been, however, any comprehensive revision to incorporate changed practices and procedures. Repeal of the existing regulation and adoption of a new regulation is the most efficient and effective way to incorporate all applicable requirements from the Code of Virginia and make the necessary changes to achieve clarity and consistency with current practices and procedures.

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, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1733, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 29, 2015.

Agency Contact: Janice Sigler, Program Consultant, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7901, FAX (804) 726-7132, or email jan.sigler@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 repealing 22VAC40-80, General Procedures and Information for Licensure, and promulgating a comprehensive new regulation 22VAC40-81, General Information and Procedures for Licensure. The current regulation was promulgated in 1984 and has undergone amendment several times to incorporate statutory changes. There has not been, however, any comprehensive revision to incorporate changed practices and procedures. Repeal of the existing regulation and adoption of a new regulation is the most efficient and effective way to incorporate all applicable requirements from the Code of Virginia and make the necessary changes to achieve clarity and consistency with current practices and procedures.

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, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1733, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 29, 2015.

Agency Contact: Janice Sigler, Program Consultant, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7901, FAX (804) 726-7132, or email jan.sigler@dss.virginia.gov.