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46 open comment forums 13 of which have comments
secretary Administration
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Regulations Governing the Certification of Non-Commercial Environmental Laboratories  (DGS)
[1 VAC 30 ‑ 45]
Action: Establish Regulation
Stage: Final

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/17/08
secretary Agriculture and Forestry
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Rules and Regulations Governing the Qualifications for Humane Investigators  (VDACS)
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 100]
Action: CH 0100 Repealing the Regulations Governing the Qualifications for Humane Investigators
Stage: Fast-Track

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/2/08
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Regulation for Scrapie Eradication  (VDACS)
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 206]
Action: Promulgate regulations to eradicate scrapie from Virginia sheep and goats
Stage: Final

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/17/08
secretary Commerce and Trade
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Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code  (DHCD)
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 51]
Action: Amend and Update Statewide Fire Prevention Code
Stage: Final   [exempt]

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/18/08
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Solar Energy Criteria for Tax Exemption  (DHCD)
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 200]
Action: Update Solar Energy Criteria for Tax Exemption
Stage: Final   [exempt]

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Virginia Rules and Regulations Declaring Hazardous Occupations  (DOLI)
[16 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: 16 VAC 15-30-40, Motor vehicle occupations
Stage: Final   [exempt]

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/18/08
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Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations  (DMME)
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 130]
Action: Amendments regarding review of decisions not to inspect or enforce and consistency with federal regulations on topsoil standards, revegetation standards, and water diversion design
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/3/08
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Public Participation Guidelines  (DOLI)
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 10]
Action: Model Public Participation Guidelines
Stage: Final   [exempt]

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Public Participation Guidelines  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 11]
Action: Model Public Participation Guidelines
Stage: Final   [exempt]

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Board for Contractors Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: General review
Stage: NOIRA

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Tradesman Rules and Regulations  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: General review
Stage: NOIRA

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Public Participation Guidelines  (DPOR)
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 11]
Action: Model Public Participation Guidelines
Stage: Final   [exempt]

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
secretary Education
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Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students  (DOE)
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
Action: Revision of regulations school divisions must meet in their gifted education programs, K - 12
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 141 comments
 Forum closes: 9/26/08
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Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia  (DOE)
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 131]
Action: 2007-2008 revisions
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 11/5/08
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Regulations Governing Local School Boards and School Divisions  (DOE)
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
Action: Promulgate regulation; consolidate other select regulations related to local school boards
Stage: NOIRA

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/8/08
secretary Finance
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Retail Sales and Use Tax  (TAX)
[23 VAC 10 ‑ 210]
Action: Amendment of the Retail Sales and Use Tax Government Contractors regulation section to conform to Item 268 of the 2006 Budget Bill.
Stage: Fast-Track

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/19/08
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[Reserved]  (TAX)
[23 VAC 10 ‑ 500]
Action: Promulgation of Business, Professional and Occupational License (“BPOL”) Tax Regulations from the 2000 BPOL Guidelines
Stage: Fast-Track

 Currently 1 comments
 Forum closes: 9/19/08
secretary Health and Human Resources
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Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control  (VDH)
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action: Regulations Requiring MRSA Reporting
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 1 comments
 Forum closes: 10/3/08
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Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations  (VDH)
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 481]
Action: Amend to Adopt Federal Order Requiring Fingerprinting
Stage: Fast-Track

 Currently 1 comments
 Forum closes: 9/17/08
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Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: Fee Schedule  (VDH)
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 490]
Action: CH 490 Fee Schedule for X-Ray Fees
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 1 comments
 Forum closes: 9/19/08
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Background Checks for Licensed Child Day Centers  (DSS)
[22 VAC 15 ‑ 51]
 Periodic Review in progress
 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/22/08
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Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates; in-Patient Hospital Care  (DMAS)
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 70]
Action: 2008 Reimbursement Changes
Stage: Final   [exempt]

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/15/08
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Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care  (DMAS)
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 80]
Action: MAC Reimbursement for Specialty Drugs
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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State Programs  (DMAS)
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 100]
Action: Eligibility Requirements for the State/Local Hospitalization (SLH) Program
Stage: Fast-Track

 Currently 1 comments
 Forum closes: 9/17/08
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Demonstration Waivers  (DMAS)
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 135]
Action: CH 0135 Family Planning Waiver Modifications
Stage: Fast-Track

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Provision of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services  (DRS)
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 30]
 Periodic Review in progress
 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/18/08
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Regulations for Respite and Emergency Care Admission to Mental Retardation Facilities  (DMHMRSAS)
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 200]
Action: Amend the regulation to update and clarify process and requirements
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 1 comments
 Forum closes: 10/3/08
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Resource, Foster and Adoptive Family Home Approval Standards  (DSS)
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 211]
Action: Establish Resource, Foster and Adoptive Family Home Standards for Local Departments of Social Services
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 2 comments
 Forum closes: 10/3/08
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Child Protective Services  (DSS)
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 705]
Action: Comprehensive Review of the Regulation
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 1 comments
 Forum closes: 10/17/08
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Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers  (DHP)
[18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
Action: Standards for crematories
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 1 comments
 Forum closes: 10/3/08
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Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry  (DHP)
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
 Periodic Review in progress
 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy  (DHP)
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Periodic review
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 2 comments
 Forum closes: 10/3/08
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Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy  (DHP)
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Direct access certification
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 3 comments
 Forum closes: 10/3/08
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Regulations Governing the Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors  (DHP)
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 30]
 Periodic Review in progress
 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Regulations Governing the Certification of Rehabilitation Providers  (DHP)
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 40]
 Periodic Review in progress
 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology  (DHP)
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Revisions to continuing education requirements
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 1 comments
 Forum closes: 9/19/08
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Regulations Governing the Certification of Sex Offender Treatment Providers  (DHP)
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 30]
Action: Changes to experience requirements; continuing education
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/3/08
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Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine  (DHP)
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Periodic review
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/3/08
secretary Natural Resources
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Water Reclamation and Reuse Regulation  (DEQ)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 740]
Action: Adoption of a Regulation for Water Reclamation and Reuse
Stage: Final

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
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Impounding Structure Regulations  (DCR)
[4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend provisions of Virginia’s Impounding Structure Regulations to enhance the Dam Safety Program and to improve public safety.
Stage: Final

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/17/08
secretary Public Safety
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Retail Operations  (ABC)
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action: Clarifying and Simplifying Retailer Regulations
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/17/08
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Standards for Planning, Design, Construction and Reimbursement of Local Correctional Facilities  (DOC)
[6 VAC 15 ‑ 80]
Action: Add new Section 6VAC15-80-211and amend definitions to Standards for Planning, Design, Construction and Reimbursement of Local Correctional Facilities
Stage: Proposed

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/17/08
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Public Participation Guidelines  (DJJ)
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 11]
Action: Promulgate Model Public Participation Guidelines
Stage: Final   [exempt]

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/17/08
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Standards for the Interim Regulations of Children's Residential Facilities  (DJJ)
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 51]
Action: Promulgate the Standards for the Interim Regulation of Children's Residential Facilities
Stage: Final   [exempt]

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/17/08
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Regulations for Breath Alcohol Testing  (DFS)
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 20]
Action: CH 0020 Breath Alcohol
Stage: Fast-Track

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 10/1/08
secretary Transportation
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Motor Vehicle Dealer Dealer-operator Training Regulations  (MVDB)
[24 VAC 22 ‑ 40]
Action: Establish Regulations for Mandatory, Continuing Education for Independent (used) Motor Vehicle Dealers
Stage: NOIRA

 Currently 0 comments
 Forum closes: 9/5/08