Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Treasury Board intends to consider amending 1VAC75-20, Virginia Security for Public Deposits Act Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to conform regulation to the Security for Public Deposits Act (SPDA) (§ 2.2-4400 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). In addition, changes will be made to further safeguard Virginia public funds held as deposits in Virginia financial institutions. The regulation protects the financial stability citizens of the Commonwealth by ensuring public deposits of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its counties, cities, towns, and other public entities are adequately protected against economic consequences of a failure of a financial institution holding public funds. The intended amendments, resulting from a periodic review of the regulation, (i) update the statutory authority; (ii) bring the regulatory language in line with the SPDA as amended in 2008 and 2010 and newly approved board guidelines; and (iii) make other changes determined to be necessary to better administer the SPDA to accommodate the needs of Virginia's banking community and public institutions while ensuring the protection of public funds.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing following the publication of the proposed stage in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 2.2-4405 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: April 14, 2021.

Agency Contact: Kristin A. Reiter, Director of Operations, Department of the Treasury, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, 3rd Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 225-3240, FAX (804) 225-3187, or email kristin.reiter@trs.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 6VAC20-20, Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the minimum training standards to enhance both officer and public safety in the Commonwealth of Virginia by improving performance outcomes by amending testing criteria and lesson plan guides and including increased training in community policing, verbal de-escalation, implicit bias, duty to intervene, and conflict resolution skills with a concentration on individuals with mental illness and historical events.

In addition, pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended, July 16, 2018) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the agency is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing following the publication of the proposed stage in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: April 14, 2021.

Agency Contact: Kristi Shalton, Law Enforcement Program Coordinator, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-7801, FAX (804) 786-0410, or email kristi.shalton@dcjs.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 6VAC20-100, Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the minimum training standards to improve performance outcomes, adjust minimum number of training hours, and update language for effectiveness and efficiency in training new academy recruits within the Department of Corrections (DOC). Substantial changes are proposed to the performance outcomes, training objectives, testing criteria, and lesson plan guides in each individual category of training. The required number of training hours (including field training) for new correctional officers will also be amended. Additionally, legislation from the 2020 Session of the General Assembly requires specific training for and means of dealing with pregnant inmates at DOC facilities. This regulatory action will incorporate this into the revised training standards.

In addition, pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended, July 16, 2018) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the agency is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing following the publication of the proposed stage in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: April 14, 2021.

Agency Contact: Kristi Shalton, Law Enforcement Program Coordinator, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-7801, FAX (804) 786-0410, or email kristi.shalton@dcjs.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) intends to consider repealing 24VAC20-80, Overload Permit Regulations, and 24VAC20-81, Hauling Permit Regulation, and promulgating 24VAC20-82, Permit Regulations. DMV concluded a periodic review of 24VAC20-80 and 24VAC20-81 and determined the regulations should be repealed, amended, and combined into a new chapter to bring them into conformity with law and current practices. The purpose of the proposed action is to repeal both chapters, which prescribe requirements for obtaining permits to operate overweight vehicles, and promulgate a new set of regulations that update and combine the existing regulations into one new chapter to more clearly describe permitting requirements, to bring the regulations into conformity with existing law, and to incorporate procedural changes adopted to enhance efficiency and user experience. Considered amendments to the regulations include clarifying the regulations as necessary, deleting obsolete or duplicative information, and updating processes to make them more efficient and cost effective, while maintaining the safety of the traveling public and the integrity of the Commonwealth's transportation infrastructure.

Technology changes have provided an opportunity for DMV to update the way it accepts and processes permit applications and issues permits, making the system more efficient for consumers and the agency, and new processes for permitting will be reflected in proposed regulations. DMV is currently preparing a Request for Proposals for a new Virginia Automated Permitting System to issue oversize and overweight permits and expects that procedural changes associated with a new Virginia Automated Permitting System may require revisions to the regulations. DMV may propose other changes it identifies as necessary during the regulatory review process.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing following the publication of the proposed stage in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 46.2-203, 46.2-1128, and 46.2-1139 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: April 14, 2021.

Agency Contact: Melissa Velazquez, Legislative Services Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269-0001, telephone (804) 367-1844, FAX (804) 367-6631, TDD (800) 272-9268, or email melissa.velazquez@dmv.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) intends to consider repealing 24VAC20-80, Overload Permit Regulations, and 24VAC20-81, Hauling Permit Regulation, and promulgating 24VAC20-82, Permit Regulations. DMV concluded a periodic review of 24VAC20-80 and 24VAC20-81 and determined the regulations should be repealed, amended, and combined into a new chapter to bring them into conformity with law and current practices. The purpose of the proposed action is to repeal both chapters, which prescribe requirements for obtaining permits to operate overweight vehicles, and promulgate a new set of regulations that update and combine the existing regulations into one new chapter to more clearly describe permitting requirements, to bring the regulations into conformity with existing law, and to incorporate procedural changes adopted to enhance efficiency and user experience. Considered amendments to the regulations include clarifying the regulations as necessary, deleting obsolete or duplicative information, and updating processes to make them more efficient and cost effective, while maintaining the safety of the traveling public and the integrity of the Commonwealth's transportation infrastructure.

Technology changes have provided an opportunity for DMV to update the way it accepts and processes permit applications and issues permits, making the system more efficient for consumers and the agency, and new processes for permitting will be reflected in proposed regulations. DMV is currently preparing a Request for Proposals for a new Virginia Automated Permitting System to issue oversize and overweight permits and expects that procedural changes associated with a new Virginia Automated Permitting System may require revisions to the regulations. DMV may propose other changes it identifies as necessary during the regulatory review process.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing following the publication of the proposed stage in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 46.2-203, 46.2-1128, and 46.2-1139 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: April 14, 2021.

Agency Contact: Melissa Velazquez, Legislative Services Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269-0001, telephone (804) 367-1844, FAX (804) 367-6631, TDD (800) 272-9268, or email melissa.velazquez@dmv.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) intends to consider repealing 24VAC20-80, Overload Permit Regulations, and 24VAC20-81, Hauling Permit Regulation, and promulgating 24VAC20-82, Permit Regulations. DMV concluded a periodic review of 24VAC20-80 and 24VAC20-81 and determined the regulations should be repealed, amended, and combined into a new chapter to bring them into conformity with law and current practices. The purpose of the proposed action is to repeal both chapters, which prescribe requirements for obtaining permits to operate overweight vehicles, and promulgate a new set of regulations that update and combine the existing regulations into one new chapter to more clearly describe permitting requirements, to bring the regulations into conformity with existing law, and to incorporate procedural changes adopted to enhance efficiency and user experience. Considered amendments to the regulations include clarifying the regulations as necessary, deleting obsolete or duplicative information, and updating processes to make them more efficient and cost effective, while maintaining the safety of the traveling public and the integrity of the Commonwealth's transportation infrastructure.

Technology changes have provided an opportunity for DMV to update the way it accepts and processes permit applications and issues permits, making the system more efficient for consumers and the agency, and new processes for permitting will be reflected in proposed regulations. DMV is currently preparing a Request for Proposals for a new Virginia Automated Permitting System to issue oversize and overweight permits and expects that procedural changes associated with a new Virginia Automated Permitting System may require revisions to the regulations. DMV may propose other changes it identifies as necessary during the regulatory review process.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing following the publication of the proposed stage in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 46.2-203, 46.2-1128, and 46.2-1139 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: April 14, 2021.

Agency Contact: Melissa Velazquez, Legislative Services Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269-0001, telephone (804) 367-1844, FAX (804) 367-6631, TDD (800) 272-9268, or email melissa.velazquez@dmv.virginia.gov.