Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Board
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
chapter
Peer Recovery Specialists [12 VAC 35 ‑ 250]
Emergency Extension Request
(4796)
Action:
New regulation of peer recovery specialists.
(7902)
Stage:
Emergency/NOIRA

On 7/16/2018 the board requested that this emergency stage be extended until 5/10/2019.

Reason for Extension:
DBHDS respectfully requests an extension of the emergency regulation to allow more time for the adoption of the permanent regulation. On May 12, 2017, the emergency/NOIRA became effective. The Executive Branch review for the proposed stage occurred August 21, 2017 - June 29, 2018. The proposed stage was filed on June 29, 2018; the comment period will not close until September 21, 2018, and then the final stage must be initiated. The emergency regulation will expire on November 11, 2018. Additional time is necessary to allow for the final stage, thus ensuring that there is no gap in services or funding for peer recovery services or peer recovery specialists. Thank you for your consideration of this request.

This emergency extension request was approved by the Governor's office on 9/24/2018.

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