Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
chapter
Degree Requirements for Family Services Occupational Group [22 VAC 40 ‑ 670]
 
Review 1285
 
Periodic Review of this Chapter
Includes a Small Business Impact Review
Date Filed: 5/13/2013
Notice of Periodic Review
Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Social Services is conducting a periodic review of VAC citation: 22VAC40-670, Degree Requirements for Social Work Occuplational Group.

The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (2010) (http://www.governor.virginia.gov/Issues/ExecutiveOrders/2010/EO-14.cfm) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia (http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?000+cod+2.2-4007.1).

The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The comment period begins June 3, 2013, and ends on June 24, 2013.

Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to Lori Schamerhorn, Associate Director, Sr., 801 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Telephone: 804-726-7264, FAX: 804-726-7028, email address: lori.schamerhorn@dss.virginia.gov.

Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Publication of Notice in the Register and Public Comment Period
Published in the Virginia Register on 6/3/2013
Comment Period begins on the publication date and ended on 6/24/2013

Comments Received: 5

Review Result
Retain the regulation with no changes
pdf TH-07 Periodic Review Report of Findings   (8/6/2013)     modified (8/8/2013)
Attorney General Certification
Prior to early 2014, AG periodic review certifications were done off-line