TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

VIRGINIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board intends to consider amending 4VAC50-20, Impounding Structure Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation following a periodic review. Specifically, the board is considering amendments related to (i) roadways on or below an impounding structure for hazard potential classifications, (ii) the incremental damage analysis process, (iii) the potential expansion of special criteria low hazard dams, and (iv) simplifying the emergency preparedness plan requirements.

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

Statutory Authority: § 10.1-605 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 3, 2024.

Agency Contact: Lisa McGee, Policy and Planning Director, Department of Conservation and Recreation, 600 East Main Street, 24th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-4378, FAX (804) 786-6141, or email lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD FOR ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS, CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

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 Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects intends to consider amending 18VAC10-20, Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects Regulations. 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 licensure of architects, professional engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects; certification of interior designers; and registration of business entities offering or rendering related professional services in Virginia. 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 and 54.1-404 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 3, 2024.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (866) 465-6206, or email apelscidla@dpor.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

CEMETERY BOARD

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Cemetery Board intends to consider amending 18VAC47-20, Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations. 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 licensure of cemetery companies and registration of sales personnel. 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 and 54.1-2313 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 3, 2024.

Agency Contact: Anika Coleman, Executive Director, Cemetery Board, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8552, FAX (866) 826-8863, or email cemetery@dpor.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) intends to consider repealing 18VAC120-40, Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations, and promulgating 18VAC120-41, Boxing Event Regulations; 18VAC120-44, Martial Arts Events Regulations; and 18VAC120-47, Wrestling Events Regulations. 18VAC120-40 provides for the licensure of boxing, martial arts, and wrestling events, including promoters, matchmakers, boxers, martial artists, wrestlers, managers, trainers, and corners. The purpose of the proposed action is to divide the provisions of 18VAC120-40 into three new regulations: Boxing Event Regulations (18VAC120-41), Martial Arts Events Regulations (18VAC120-44), and Wrestling Events Regulations (18VAC120-47) in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Directive Number One (2022). 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 programs; (ii) ensuring the regulations conform to current Virginia law and meet applicable federal requirements, are organized, clear, and understandable, and provide minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public; and (iii) ensuring the regulations reflect current DPOR 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: § 54.1-831 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 3, 2024.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (866) 465-6206, or email boxing@dpor.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) intends to consider repealing 18VAC120-40, Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations, and promulgating 18VAC120-41, Boxing Event Regulations; 18VAC120-44, Martial Arts Events Regulations; and 18VAC120-47, Wrestling Events Regulations. 18VAC120-40 provides for the licensure of boxing, martial arts, and wrestling events, including promoters, matchmakers, boxers, martial artists, wrestlers, managers, trainers, and corners. The purpose of the proposed action is to divide the provisions of 18VAC120-40 into three new regulations: Boxing Event Regulations (18VAC120-41), Martial Arts Events Regulations (18VAC120-44), and Wrestling Events Regulations (18VAC120-47) in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Directive Number One (2022). 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 programs; (ii) ensuring the regulations conform to current Virginia law and meet applicable federal requirements, are organized, clear, and understandable, and provide minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public; and (iii) ensuring the regulations reflect current DPOR 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: § 54.1-831 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 3, 2024.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (866) 465-6206, or email boxing@dpor.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) intends to consider repealing 18VAC120-40, Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations, and promulgating 18VAC120-41, Boxing Event Regulations; 18VAC120-44, Martial Arts Events Regulations; and 18VAC120-47, Wrestling Events Regulations. 18VAC120-40 provides for the licensure of boxing, martial arts, and wrestling events, including promoters, matchmakers, boxers, martial artists, wrestlers, managers, trainers, and corners. The purpose of the proposed action is to divide the provisions of 18VAC120-40 into three new regulations: Boxing Event Regulations (18VAC120-41), Martial Arts Events Regulations (18VAC120-44), and Wrestling Events Regulations (18VAC120-47) in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Directive Number One (2022). 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 programs; (ii) ensuring the regulations conform to current Virginia law and meet applicable federal requirements, are organized, clear, and understandable, and provide minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public; and (iii) ensuring the regulations reflect current DPOR 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: § 54.1-831 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 3, 2024.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (866) 465-6206, or email boxing@dpor.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) intends to consider repealing 18VAC120-40, Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations, and promulgating 18VAC120-41, Boxing Event Regulations; 18VAC120-44, Martial Arts Events Regulations; and 18VAC120-47, Wrestling Events Regulations. 18VAC120-40 provides for the licensure of boxing, martial arts, and wrestling events, including promoters, matchmakers, boxers, martial artists, wrestlers, managers, trainers, and corners. The purpose of the proposed action is to divide the provisions of 18VAC120-40 into three new regulations: Boxing Event Regulations (18VAC120-41), Martial Arts Events Regulations (18VAC120-44), and Wrestling Events Regulations (18VAC120-47) in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Directive Number One (2022). 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 programs; (ii) ensuring the regulations conform to current Virginia law and meet applicable federal requirements, are organized, clear, and understandable, and provide minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public; and (iii) ensuring the regulations reflect current DPOR 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: § 54.1-831 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 3, 2024.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (866) 465-6206, or email boxing@dpor.virginia.gov.