10/21/2021 1:39 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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: | Board of Veterinary Medicine |
Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
Agency Contact: | Leslie L. Knachel Executive Director (804)597-4130 leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov |
Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
Chapter Affected: | |
18 vac 150 - 20: | Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine |
Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 38 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
Date Petition Received | 08/11/2021 |
Petitioner | James Penrod for AAVSB |
To amend section 115 to accept verification of fulfillment of requirements of the
Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence of the American Association
of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
Agency Plan
The petition will be published on August 30, 2021 in the Register of Regulations and
also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive
public comment ending September 29, 2021.
Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board
will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language. This matter will
be on the Board's agenda for its first meeting after the comment period.
Publication Date | 08/30/2021 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
Comment End Date | 09/29/2021 |
Initiate a regulatory change
Agency Response Date | 10/21/2021 |
At its meeting on October 21, 2021, the Board concurred with the petitioner's request
and adopted proposed changes to its regulations to allow acceptance of PAVE as evidence
of education in veterinary technology. The regulations will be promulgated by a fast-track
process.