Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors intends to consider amending 18VAC15-40, Home Inspector Licensing Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to undertake a general regulatory review of the Home Inspector Licensing Regulations. The goals of the planned regulatory action are to review the existing regulation and propose any amendments the board determines to be necessary and appropriate. The board will likely need to address issues surrounding (i) possible barriers to licensure encountered by individuals who are properly licensed as home inspectors in other states, (ii) how applicants can adequately demonstrate requisite knowledge and experience in order to qualify for licensure, and (iii) what should be the minimum standards for the practice of home inspections. These issues are not inclusive of all potential issues that may be addressed during development of the regulation. A thorough review of the regulation is necessary to address these areas and ensure the regulation complements current Virginia law, provides minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public, is clearly written and understandable, and reflects current procedures and policies of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: August 18, 2021.

Agency Contact: Trisha L. Henshaw, Executive Director, Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8595, FAX (866) 350-5354, or email alhi@dpor.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD FOR BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology intends to consider amending 18VAC41-20, Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations, and 18VAC41-70, Esthetics Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish a uniform instructor program among licensed cosmetology, barber, nail, and wax schools. The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology proposes a standard instructor curriculum that unifies the barber, cosmetologist, nail technician, wax technician, and esthetics instructor programs. Establishing a standard instructor program for all license types will eliminate additional costs for instructors and schools. The board seeks to create a 400-hour instructor curriculum that is not profession-specific. The proposed amendment aligns the criteria for barber, cosmetology, nail, and wax instructor curricula with the esthetic instructor requirements. The board indicated that the esthetic instructor program's curriculum and hour requirements are sufficient for all professions and creates educational consistency between the programs.

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

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

Public Comment Deadline: August 18, 2021.

Agency Contact: Stephen Kirschner, Executive Director, Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8590, FAX (866) 245-9693, or email barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD FOR BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology intends to consider amending 18VAC41-20, Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations, and 18VAC41-70, Esthetics Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish a uniform instructor program among licensed cosmetology, barber, nail, and wax schools. The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology proposes a standard instructor curriculum that unifies the barber, cosmetologist, nail technician, wax technician, and esthetics instructor programs. Establishing a standard instructor program for all license types will eliminate additional costs for instructors and schools. The board seeks to create a 400-hour instructor curriculum that is not profession-specific. The proposed amendment aligns the criteria for barber, cosmetology, nail, and wax instructor curricula with the esthetic instructor requirements. The board indicated that the esthetic instructor program's curriculum and hour requirements are sufficient for all professions and creates educational consistency between the programs.

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

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

Public Comment Deadline: August 18, 2021.

Agency Contact: Stephen Kirschner, Executive Director, Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8590, FAX (866) 245-9693, or email barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov.