| 5/29/2018 12:54 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Richard Foy (804)786-5895 rfoy@vasap.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Richard Foy Field Service Specialist (804)786-5895 rfoy@vasap.virginia.gov |
| Contact Address: | Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Commission on VASAP 701 E. Franklin Street, Suite 1110 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Chapter Affected: | |
| 24 vac 35 - 60: | Ignition Interlock Regulations |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: 18.2 -270.2 Federal: |
| Date Petition Received | 01/26/2018 |
| Petitioner | Cynthia Hites |
On January 26, 2018, citing VA Code § 2.2-4007, Cynthia Hites requested changes to
VA Code §§ 18.2-270.1, 18.2-270.2 and VA Administrative Code 24VAC35-60 with regard
to the terms "alcohol" and "ethanol."
Agency Plan
The petitioner's request will be considered at the next Commission on VASAP meeting
on March 29, 2018.
| Publication Date | 02/19/2018 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 03/11/2018 |
Take no action
| Agency Response Date | 05/29/2018 |
At its meeting on March 29, 2018, the Commission on VASAP considered Ms. Hites' proposed
changes to Virginia Code §§ 18.2-270.1 and 18.2-270.2 as well as all relevant public
comments.
The Commission voted unanimously to deny, in its entirety, Petition 267. The reasons
for denial are detailed below:
1. Request to amend Virginia Code § 18.2-270.1 regarding amending each reference
of "alcohol" to "ethanol:" the Commission does not have legal authority to amend
the Code of Virginia.
2. Request to amend Virginia Code § 18.2-270.2 regarding amending each reference
of "alcohol" to "ethanol:" the Commission does not have legal authority to amend
the Code of Virginia.
3. Request to amend Virginia Administrative Code 24VAC35-60 regarding the terms of
"alcohol" and "ethanol:" the Commission denied this request as the language in the
Virginia Administrative Code is currently consistent with the law as identified in
Virginia Code §§ 18.2-270.1 and 18.2-270.2. The Commission does not desire to change
the language in the Virginia Administrative Code, thereby creating inconsistency.