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secretary Agriculture and Forestry
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Comments 		Regulations Establishing the Virginia Quality Label  (VDACS)
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 260]
Action: Repealing the Regulations Establishing the Virginia Quality Label
Stage: Fast-Track

 Closes: 6/5/13
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Comments 		Charitable Gaming Regulations  (VDACS)
[11 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: Amendments to add a new game called “network bingo” and to clarify provisions of current regulations
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 6/5/13
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secretary Commerce and Trade
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Comments 		Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action: Asbestos Regulations - Regulatory Reform
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 5/22/13
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Comments 		Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations - Regulatory Reform
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 5/22/13
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Comments 		Certified Home Inspector Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: Certified Home Inspector Regulations - Regulatory Reform
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 5/22/13
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Comments 		Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining   (DMME)
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action: Amendments to repeal unnecessary and duplicative regulations
Stage: Fast-Track

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Regulations for Asbestos Emissions Standards for Demolition and Renovation Construction Activities and the Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Construction Wastes--Incorporation By Reference, 40 CFR 61.140 Through 61.156  (DOLI)
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 30] 		 Periodic Review in progress
 Closes: 5/23/13
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Comments 		Virginia Confined Space Standard for the Telecommunications Industry  (DOLI)
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 70] 		 Periodic Review in progress
 Closes: 5/23/13
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Comments 		Reverse Signal Procedures - General Industry - Vehicles/Equipment Not Covered by Existing Standards  (DOLI)
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 97] 		 Periodic Review in progress
 Closes: 5/23/13
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Comments 		Virginia Confined Space Standard for the Construction Industry  (DOLI)
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 140] 		 Periodic Review in progress
 Closes: 5/23/13
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Comments 		Underground Construction, Construction Industry  (DOLI)
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 150] 		 Periodic Review in progress
 Closes: 5/23/13
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Comments 		Virginia Excavation Standard, Construction Industry  (DOLI)
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 170] 		 Periodic Review in progress
 Closes: 5/23/13
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Comments 		Virginia Time-Share Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review and Registration of Time-Share Resellers 02-2013
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 5/22/13
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Comments 		Board for Contractors Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Residential Building Energy Analysts - Firms
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Individual License and Certification Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Residential Building Energy Analysts - Individuals
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
Action: Regulatory Reform
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 5/22/13
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Comments 		Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action: Federally Mandated Changes - Trainee & Supervisory
Stage: Final   This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 20]
Action: WWW Operator to Sit for COSSO Exam
Stage: Final   This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.

 Closes: 6/19/13
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secretary Education
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Comments 		Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia  (DOE)
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 131]
Action: Update to comport with legislative changes made by HB 1061 and SB 489 (2012) (diploma requirements)
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA

 Closes: 6/5/13
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secretary Health and Human Resources
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Comments 		A new chapter would be required  Petition for Rulemaking

 Closes: 5/26/13
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Comments 		Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control  (VDH)
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action: Amendment to comply with changes in public health practice
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities  (VDH)
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371] 		 Petition for Rulemaking

 Closes: 5/26/13
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Comments 		Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia  (VDH)
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410] 		 Petition for Rulemaking

 Closes: 5/26/13
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Last comment: 5/22/13 2:01 pm
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Comments 		Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities [Under Development]  (VDH)
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 412]
Action: Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities
Stage: Final

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records  (VDH)
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action: Amend regulations following periodic review
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Public Participation Guidelines  (DSS)
[22 VAC 15 ‑ 11]
Action: Repeal Public Participation Guidelines as a Result of 2012 Legislation
Stage: Fast-Track

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Waivered Services  (DMAS)
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 120]
Action: Repeal HIV/AIDS Waiver
Stage: Fast-Track

 Closes: 6/5/13
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Comments 		Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services  (DARS)
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Review
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 5/22/13
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Comments 		Child Protective Services  (DSS)
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 705]
Action: Review & Amend CPS Regulation
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 5/22/13
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Comments 		Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine  (DHP)
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20] 		 Petition for Rulemaking

 Closes: 6/19/13
21 comments
Last comment: 5/22/13 10:15 pm
secretary Natural Resources
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Comments 		Hazardous Waste Regulations  (DEQ)
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action: Amendment to Remove Transporter Annual Report Requirement
Stage: Fast-Track

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations  (DEQ)
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 120]
Action: Amendment to Repeal Transporter Registration Requirements
Stage: Fast-Track

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		Procedural Rule No 3 - Certification Pursuant to 33 USC ‡‚1341 (  (DEQ)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 240]
Action: Repeal of Procedural Rule No. 3
Stage: Fast-Track

 Closes: 6/19/13
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Comments 		General Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for Pesticide Discharges  (DEQ)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 800]
Action: Pesticide General Permit Amendment and Reissuance
Stage: Proposed   This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.

 Closes: 6/7/13
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Comments 		Stormwater Management Regulations  (DCR)
[4 VAC 50 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend and Reissue the General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities
Stage: Proposed   This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.

 Closes: 6/7/13
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secretary Public Safety
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Comments 		Advertising  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 20]
Action: Updating Advertising Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed

 Closes: 7/19/13
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Comments 		Tied-House  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 30]
Action: Updating Tied-House Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed

 Closes: 7/19/13
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Comments 		Requirements for Product Approval  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Updating Product Approval Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed

 Closes: 7/19/13
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Comments 		Retail Operations  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action: Gourmet Oyster House Food Requirements
Stage: Proposed

 Closes: 7/19/13
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Comments 		Retail Operations  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action: Infusion of Distilled Spirits by Mixed Beverage Licensees
Stage: Proposed

 Closes: 7/19/13
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Comments 		Retail Operations  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action: Updating Retail Operations Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed

 Closes: 7/19/13
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Comments 		Manufacturers and Wholesalers Operations  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: Updating Manufacturers and Wholesalers Operations Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed

 Closes: 7/19/13
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Comments 		Other Provisions  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: Proration of License Fee for Businesses Destroyed by Natural Disaster
Stage: Proposed

 Closes: 7/19/13
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Comments 		Other Provisions  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: Updating Other Provisions Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed

 Closes: 7/19/13
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Comments 		Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Field Training Officers [Under Development]  (DCJS)
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 280]
Action: Promulgate new regulation governing Law Enforcement Field Training Officers
Stage: Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

 Closes: 5/22/13
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