7/26/2012 10:30 am 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
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: | Board of Counseling |
Regulatory Coordinator: | Catherine Chappell (804)367-4406 catherine.chappell@dhp.virginia.gov |
Agency Contact: | Elaine J. Yeatts Agency Regulatory Coordinator (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
Chapter Affected: | |
18 vac 115 - 20: | Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling |
Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 35 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
Date Petition Received | 07/26/2012 |
Petitioner | Gerard Lawson |
We are proposing that the language of 18VAC115-20-52.C.3 Residency be changed to read:
Shall hold an active, unrestricted license as a professional counselor, marriage and
family therapist, or substance abuse treatment practitioner, school psychologist,
clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or psychiatrist in the jurisdiction
where the supervision is being provided. At least 100 hours of the supervision shall
be rendered by a licensed professional counselor.
Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be filed with the Register of Regulations
and published on August 27, 2012 with comment requested until September 21, 2012. It
will also be placed on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall and available for comments
to be posted electronically. At its first meeting following the close of comment,
which is scheduled for November 16, 2012, the Board will consider the request to amend
regulations and all comment received in support or opposition.
Publication Date | 08/27/2012 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
Comment End Date | 09/21/2012 |