| 7/3/2023 10:03 am 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
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | Board of Counseling |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Erin Barrett (804)367-4688 erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Jaime Hoyle Executive Director (804)367-4406 jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Chapter Affected: | |
| 18 vac 115 - 80: | Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: ยงยง 54.1-2400, 54.1-3500 & 54.1-3505 Federal: N/A |
| Date Petition Received | 07/03/2023 |
| Petitioner | Alesha R. Perkins |
The petitioner requests that the Board of Counseling amend 18VAC115-80-80(C) to automatically
approve an individual or business as a continuing education provider for QMHPs if
the individual or business can provide proof that they are qualified to provide continuing
education to QMHPs.
Agency Plan
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations
on July 31, 2023. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town
Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on July
31, 2023 and close on August 30, 2023. The Board will consider the petition at its
next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for October 27,
2023. The petitioner will be notified of the Board's decision after that meeting.
| Publication Date | 07/31/2023 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 08/30/2023 |