TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF PHARMACY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Pharmacy intends to consider amending 18VAC110-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy; 18VAC110-21, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians; 18VAC110-30, Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances; and 18VAC110-50, Regulations Governing Wholesale Distributors, Manufacturers and Warehousers. The purpose of the proposed action is to ensure the board obtains sufficient operating funds for future years. Section 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia requires the board to adjust fees to ensure that the fees are sufficient but not excessive to cover expenses. Under the current fee structure, the board will carry a negative balance of $688,083 for fiscal year 2026, so amending the regulation will ensure the board has sufficient operating funds.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: June 5, 2024.

Agency Contact: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4456, FAX (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF PHARMACY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Pharmacy intends to consider amending 18VAC110-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy; 18VAC110-21, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians; 18VAC110-30, Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances; and 18VAC110-50, Regulations Governing Wholesale Distributors, Manufacturers and Warehousers. The purpose of the proposed action is to ensure the board obtains sufficient operating funds for future years. Section 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia requires the board to adjust fees to ensure that the fees are sufficient but not excessive to cover expenses. Under the current fee structure, the board will carry a negative balance of $688,083 for fiscal year 2026, so amending the regulation will ensure the board has sufficient operating funds.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: June 5, 2024.

Agency Contact: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4456, FAX (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF PHARMACY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Pharmacy intends to consider amending 18VAC110-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy; 18VAC110-21, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians; 18VAC110-30, Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances; and 18VAC110-50, Regulations Governing Wholesale Distributors, Manufacturers and Warehousers. The purpose of the proposed action is to ensure the board obtains sufficient operating funds for future years. Section 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia requires the board to adjust fees to ensure that the fees are sufficient but not excessive to cover expenses. Under the current fee structure, the board will carry a negative balance of $688,083 for fiscal year 2026, so amending the regulation will ensure the board has sufficient operating funds.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: June 5, 2024.

Agency Contact: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4456, FAX (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF PHARMACY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Pharmacy intends to consider amending 18VAC110-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy; 18VAC110-21, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians; 18VAC110-30, Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances; and 18VAC110-50, Regulations Governing Wholesale Distributors, Manufacturers and Warehousers. The purpose of the proposed action is to ensure the board obtains sufficient operating funds for future years. Section 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia requires the board to adjust fees to ensure that the fees are sufficient but not excessive to cover expenses. Under the current fee structure, the board will carry a negative balance of $688,083 for fiscal year 2026, so amending the regulation will ensure the board has sufficient operating funds.

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

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: June 5, 2024.

Agency Contact: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4456, FAX (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTISTS, WETLAND PROFESSIONALS, AND GEOLOGISTS

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 Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists intends to consider amending 18VAC145-40, Regulations for the Geology Certification Program. The purpose of the proposed action is to undertake a general review of the regulation in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Directive Number One (2022). The regulation provides for the certification of professional geologists. The goals of the action include (i) reviewing discretionary requirements imposed on regulated parties to determine whether such requirements impose burdens that are not necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare or are not necessary to effectively administer the licensure program; (ii) ensuring the regulation conforms to current Virginia law and meets applicable federal requirements, is organized, clear, and understandable, and provides minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public; and (iii) ensuring the regulation reflects current Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation procedures and policies, along with any other changes determined to be necessary and appropriate.

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: June 5, 2024.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (866) 465-6206, or email soilscientist@dpor.virginia.gov.