3/10/2017 3:20 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Dentistry
Regulatory Coordinator: Elaine J. Yeatts

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Sandra Reen

Executive Director

(804)367-4437

sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 60 - 21: Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
Statutory Authority: State: Chapters 24 and 27 of Title 54.1

Federal: None applicable
Date Petition Received 01/15/2017
Petitioner Dr. Jacqueline Carney
 Petitioner's Request
To amend 18VAC60-21-280, 18VAC60-21-291, and 18VAC60-21-301, relating to administration and monitoring of sedation and anesthesia
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published on February 6, 2017 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending March 8, 2017.  The request to amend regulations and any comments for or against the petition will be considered by the Board at the first scheduled meeting after close of comment, which will be March 10, 2017.
Publication Date 02/06/2017  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 03/08/2017
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 03/10/2017
 Agency Decision Text
The petition was considered by the Board at its meeting on March 10, 2017. While its decision was to take no action at this time, the petitioner's comments and suggestions were referred to the Regulatory/Legislative Committee for further review and consideration.  The Board will consider whether there are gaps in its regulations or if additional clarification of its rules for sedation and anesthesia is needed.