Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Branch Pilots intends to consider amending 18VAC45-20, Board for Branch Pilots Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to clarify that (i) the board has the authority to deny an initial or renewal license if the applicant performs or attempts to perform any of the applicant's duties while under the influence of marijuana and (ii) the medical review officer shall report when any presence of marijuana is found in addition to the presence of drug or alcohol that may impair the safe discharge for the branch pilot's duties.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-902 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 9, 2022.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Board for Branch Pilots, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (804) 527-4294, or email branchpilots@dpor.virginia.gov.

TITLE 24. TRANSPORTATION AND MOTOR VEHICLES

COMMISSION ON THE VIRGINIA ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program intends to consider promulgating 24VAC35-80, Alcohol Safety Action Program Regulation. The purpose of the proposed action is to provide regulations for the statewide Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) system that reflect current processes, procedures, and organizational framework. The statewide VASAP system is crucial to highway safety throughout the Commonwealth. It is imperative that the local alcohol safety action programs operate efficiently and are managed appropriately to ensure financial solvency and adequate services for citizens of the Commonwealth. The new substantive provisions being considered include local program policy board rules and structure, budgetary processes, privacy and security procedures, case management procedures, personnel requirements, and employee certification. Each of these provisions is instrumental in the efficient operation of the local programs and has impact on highway safety throughout the Commonwealth.

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

Statutory Authority: § 18.2-271.2 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 9, 2022.

Agency Contact: Christopher Morris, Special Programs Coordinator, Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 801, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-5895, FAX (804) 786-6286, or email chris.morris@vasap.virginia.gov.