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Showing: 360 actions/stages currently being created, amended, or repealed for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Grants to Area Agencies on Aging
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/22/19 
The Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Program
[22 VAC 30 ‑ 70]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 390]
Action: Amendments to Establish a Minimum Germination Rate for Cotton Seed
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 455]
Action: Promulgate regulations governing the installation of invasive plant species by tradespersons in Virginia
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 11/6/23 
Rules and Regulations Governing the Production, Processing, and Sale of Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts, and Similar Products
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 510]
Action: Amendments to update regulation to provide clarification and remove duplication
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Retail Food Establishment Regulations
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 585]
Action: Amendments to Align Regulation with 2022 FDA Food Code
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Pesticide Fees Charged by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 675]
Action: Fee amendments
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification Under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control Act
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 685]
Action: Conformance with EPA pesticide applicator standards
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Ambient Air Quality Standards
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend list of NAAQS to add a new standard for PM2.5 (Rev. A24)
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
New and Modified Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations for the Control of Motor Vehicle Emissions in the Northern Virginia Area
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 91]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend program coordinator fee in accordance with 2024 Acts of Assembly Chapter 634 (Revision MS)
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Board Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Procedural Rules for the Conduct of Hearings Before the Board and Its Hearing Officers
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 10]
Action: Chapter 10 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Advertising
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 20]
Action: Chapter 20 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Tied-House
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 30]
Action: Chapter 30 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Requirements for Product Approval
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Chapter 40 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Retail Operations
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action: Chapter 50 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Manufacturers and Wholesalers Operations
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: Chapter 60 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Other Provisions
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: Chapter 70 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Board Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations
[18 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations
[18 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/3/24 
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 General Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/27/23 
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/1/24 
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: 2020-2021 General Review of Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Board Auctioneers Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Board Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[18 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Regulatory Reduction 2024
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[18 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Regulatory amendments to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
[18 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of the ASLP Compact
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to the instructor training program
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/18/23 
Tattooing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Tattooing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/18/23 
Body-Piercing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/18/23 
Esthetics Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]
Action: General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/18/23 
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action: Integration of the Final Federal Rule: Registration Requirements for Narcotic Treatment Programs with Mobile Components into the Licensing Regulations
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Regulations for Emergency and Respite Care Admission to State Training Centers
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 200]
Action: Streamlining and updating admissions regulations for DBHDS training centers.
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Reporting Requirements
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board Cemetery Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/3/24 
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Condominium Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Condominium Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Time-Share Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 45]
Action: General Review of Time-Share Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/25/24 
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/16/21 
Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 105, HB 876, and SB 526 Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Common Interest Community Ombudsman Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 70]
Action: CIC Ombudsman Regulations General Regulatory Review
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Board Department of Conservation and Recreation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards for Classification of Real Estate as Devoted to Open Space Use Under the Virginia Land Use Assessment Law
[4 VAC 5 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Change in Examination Fee Provisions
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/26/22 
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendment of Prohibited Acts
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Eligibility Requirement Amendment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Eligibility Requirement Amendment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/6/24 
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Continuing Education Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Individual License and Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Counseling Compact
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Requirement for supervisors to submit evaluations and confirm resident hours within a set timeframe
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to LMFT licensure by endorsement pursuant to 2024 legislation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 90]
Action: New chapter for licensure
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 20]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Officers
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/18/24 
Rules Relating to Compulsory in-Service Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers, Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courtroom Security Officers, Process Service Officers and Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Operations
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action: Amendments to Compulsory In-Service Training Standards
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/25/21 
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courthouse and Courtroom Security Officers and Process Service Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendments to Jailor/Court Security/Civil Process Training Standards
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Dispatchers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Rules Relating to Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 65]
Action: New Regulation to Establish Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 2/12/24 
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action: Comprehensive Review of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections
Stage: Proposed - Approved by Governor
Rules Relating to the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections; Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines used by the Department of Corrections
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 105]
Action: New Regulation for the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections and Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to the Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of CASA Program Requirements
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/1/24 
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Businesses
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 172]
Action: Amendments to Schedule of Fees
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Relating to Special Conservator of the Peace
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 230]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Training Standards Relating to Special Conservators of the Peace
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 300]
Action: New Regulation for the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Dentistry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training and supervision of digital scan technicians
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Expansion and clarification of refresher courses required for reinstatement of a license
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Continuing education requirements for jurisprudence
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of amendments identified during 2022 periodic review of Chapters 21, 25, and 30
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training requirements for botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to patient counseling regarding opioid prescriptions pursuant to HB699
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Training in infection control
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Include Instruction in Cultural Competency for Initial Licensure and Renewal of a License
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/17/22 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Establish an Add-on Endorsement in the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Teach Economics and Personal Finance
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Revisions to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel to Comport with 2018 legislation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Proposed Amendments to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia to Comport with Federal Guidelines Related to Accredited Institutions of Higher Education
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Extend the Expiration of Renewable Licenses
Stage: Emergency - Register Date: 6/5/23 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Revisions to Align 8VAC20-23-90 with Chapter 183 of the 2024 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Revisions to align 8VAC20-23 with Chapter 642 of the 2024 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/16/19 
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Action to Align 8VAC20-81 with Chapter 502 of the 2024 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Procedure for Adjusting Grievances
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Proposed Amendments to the Procedure for Dismissals to Comport with Legislation from the 2020 General Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Standards of Accreditation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 132]
Action: Revisions to the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
Action: Establish Dual Language and Economics and Personal Finance Endorsements in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities and Educational Programs Offered in Group Homes and Residential Facilities in the Commonwealth
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 671]
Action: Regulatory Action to Align with Item 130.H of Chapter 2 of the Acts of the Assembly 2022 Special Session I
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 771]
Action: Action to Adopt New Standards for the Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 781]
Action: Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 1/1/24 
Child Care Program
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 790]
Action: Amend regulation to require each child day center that participates in the Child Care Program to implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine and each family day home provider or at least one other caregiver employed by such pro
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Child Care Program
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 790]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Revisions to Align 8VAC20-790-40 with Chapter 286 of the 2024 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/21/24 
General Procedures for Licensure and Background Checks
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 821]
Action: Adopt New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Virginia’s Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5)
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 860]
Action: Virginia’s Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System (VQB5)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Department of Energy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulatory action to reflect updated Code of Virginia related to Mineral Mines Farm Pond Construction or Expansion.
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulatory action to reflect updated Code of Virginia related to the prohibited use of cyanide in mining operations
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Virginia Gas and Oil Board Regulations
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 160]
Action: Regulatory action to clarify the process for escrow and unlocatable parties.
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: 2019 Amendments Solar PBR
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/15/21 
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 9 VAC 15-60 to comport with the requirements of Chapter 688 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Fair Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Fair Housing Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 62 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Certification Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/15/24 
Board Forensic Science Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 40]
Action: Regulatory Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-40
Stage: Fast-Track - At DPB
Board Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
[18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
Action: Adjustment of requirements related to documentation of continuing education pursuant to 2022 legislation
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
[18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 Regulatory Reduction
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Board Department of Health Professions
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Health Practitioners' Monitoring Program for the Department of Health Professions
[18 VAC 76 ‑ 10]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2023 periodic review amendments
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program
[18 VAC 76 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 11]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 32]
Action: Promulgate New Chapter 32 for Emergency Medical Services Regulations and Repeal Chapter 31
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/15/17 
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 71]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 12/5/22 
Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action: Amendment to comply with changes in public health practice
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Immunization of School Children
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 1223 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 125]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Eligibility Standards and Charges for Health Care Services to Individuals
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 200]
Action: Amend Regulations Following 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations of the Patient Level Data System
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 217]
Action: Amend Regulation to conform to Chapter 1289 Item 307(D1) of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing Outpatient Data Reporting
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 218]
Action: Amend Regulations Following the 2019 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 219]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 304 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 1271 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 220]
Action: Promulgation of Fee Schedule
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action: Amend Regulation to Incorporate Legislative Mandates from 2021, 2020, 2005, and 2004; to Update Terms to Match Statutory Language; and to Update Licensure Provisions
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulation for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 372]
Action: Repeal Ch 371 and Replace Following Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Certified Nursing Facility Staffing Standards Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 375]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapters 482 and 483 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/14/19 
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Fee Change for Home Care Organizations after Enactment of Chapter 172 (2022 Acts of Assembly)
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 470 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I)
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Action: Amend Regulation to Incorporate the 2022 FGI Guidelines
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Certification of Community Health Workers
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 402]
Action: Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Managed Care Health Insurance Plan Quality Assurance Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 409]
Action: Repeal and Replace Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 219, 233, and 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 72 and 220 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I), to Conform to Chapters 1080, 1081, and 1088 (2020 Acts of Assembly), and to Update Clinical Standards
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Sexual Assault Survivor Treatment and Transfer Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 416]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 725 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/1/21 
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Amend Food Regulations to conform to Chapter 853 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly; General Medication Storage
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Amend Chapter 421 to Adopt 2022 FDA Food Code
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Fast Track Amendments to Update APA Language and Remove DIBR
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/18/24 
Sanitary Regulations for Hotels
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 431]
Action: Amend Regulation as a Result of Periodic Review (2022)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Summer Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 440]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing Campgrounds
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 450]
Action: Temporary Campground Water Quality/Hand Washing Sinks Exemption
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Public Pools
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 460]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Results
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 462]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/26/22 
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 481]
Action: Repeal and Replace Virginia's Radiation Protection Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: Fee Schedule
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 490]
Action: Amend Chapter 490 as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing the Construction of Migrant Labor Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 501]
Action: Amend Migrant Labor Camp Regulations Following Periodic Review 2023
Stage: NOIRA - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 520]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/25/22 
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Statutory Changes
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action: Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review (2023)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Waterworks Operation Fee
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 600]
Action: Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 610]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Application Fees for Construction Permits for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems and Private Wells
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 620]
Action: State Budget Addition of Fees for Repairs, Voluntary Upgrades, and Safe, Adequate, and Proper Evaluations
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Private Well Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 630]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Rainwater Harvesting Systems Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 635]
Action: Rainwater Harvesting Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to Expand Training Options for Applicants
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/9/23 
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: OPT Fee Adjustment 2023
Stage: Proposed - Stage withdrawn on 7/16/2024
Board Board of Historic Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
[17 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Promulgation of Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board Virginia Housing Development Authority
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for Allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
[13 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 QAP Regulation Changes
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 30]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/1/21 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 41]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/24/21 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 71]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers to Add Provisions Pertaining to Community Placement Programs
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 170]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Regulations Governing Mental Health Services Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles.
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 180]
Action: Amend Regulations Governing Mental Health Service Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Regulations Governing Youth Detained Pursuant to Federal Contracts
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 200]
Action: Establish new regulations applicable to programs detaining youth pursuant to federal contracts
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 3/1/21 
Board Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
[16 VAC 15 ‑ 70]
Action: NOIRA on Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Board Commission On Local Government
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Organization and Regulations of Procedure
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to accomplish regulatory reduction goals
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulation of Procedures Concerning Fiscally distressed Localities
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Implement Provisions of Section 15.2512.1 of the Code of Virginia
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators
[18 VAC 95 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Reduction 2023
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Board Manufactured Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Public Participation Guidelines
[13 VAC 6 ‑ 11]
Action: Update after periodic review to conform to statute
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations
[13 VAC 6 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Reduction Consideration Pursuant to EO19
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/1/24 
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Pertaining to the Taking of Striped Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 252]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adjust the commercial Chesapeake Bay striped bass quota and remove restrictions on commercial striped bass harvesters obtaining both Chesapeake and Coastal tags
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Closing the 2024-25 Winter Dredge Fishery for Blue Crabs and Extending the Crab Pot Season
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establishing the 2024-2025 areas of public harvest, public oyster harvest seasons, and oyster resource conservation measures
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Pertaining to the Snagging or Towing of Fish
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 740]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To allow recreational anglers to snag Atlantic menhaden and mullet species in the Mugel genus.
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Pertaining to the Tagging of Shellfish
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1250]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Modification in identifying harvested shellfish to align with the NSSP’s tagging requirements
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Mental Health and Substance Use Case Management
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Private Duty Nursing Services Under EPSDT
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 10/23/23 
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Complex Rehabilitation Technology
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Brain Injury Services Targeted Case Management
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action: 2020 Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screening Changes
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action: Repeal of the Documents Incorporated by Reference – Chapter 60
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates; in-Patient Hospital Care
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 70]
Action: Fee For Service Supplemental Payments and Hospital Assessment
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 130]
Action: Consumer-Directed Attendants
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 130]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Removal of DEA-X Waiver
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, and Chiropractic
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review of Chapter 20
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing Prescribing of Opioids and Buprenorphine
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 21]
Action: Amendment of opioid and buprenorphine prescribing regulations following updated federal guidance
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/18/24 
Regulations Governing Prescribing of Opioids and Buprenorphine
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 21]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to patient counseling regarding opioid prescriptions pursuant to HB699
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 40]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 40
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Implementation of Periodic Review for Chapter 50
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to allow physician assistants working for defined employers to practice without a separate practice agreement if certain statutory requirements are met
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 80
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Elimination of active practice requirement for renewal
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 110]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 110
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 130
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Action: General disclosure requirement amendment consistent with statutory changes
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Polysomnographic Technologists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 140]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 140
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/18/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 150]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 150
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Surgical Assistants and Registration of Surgical Technologists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 160]
Action: Amendments for surgical assistants consistent with a licensed profession
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/18/24 
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Surgical Assistants and Registration of Surgical Technologists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 160]
Action: Reinstatement of certification as a surgical technologist
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/18/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 170]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 170
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations on Accident Prevention Courses for Older Drivers
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
Action: Amend Course Contents and Instructional Methodology to remove certain requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Rules and Regulations on Accident Prevention Courses for Older Drivers
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
Action: Amend Administrative Requirements to remove certain requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Permit Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 82]
Action: Amend Permit Regulations to remove outdated requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Driver Training Schools Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Amend Business Office and Classroom Requirements to remove requirement regarding square feet per student attending.
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Driver Training Schools Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Amend School Licensing Requirements to remove certain requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Driver Training Schools Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Amend General Instructor Licensing Requirements to remove certain requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Driver Training Schools Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Repeal Curriculum Requirements for Class A Licensed Schools
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Driver Training Schools Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Amend Class A Instructor License Requirements to remove certain requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Fee Increase 2024
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Medication Administration Training and Immunization Protocol
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Action: Amendment to clinical hours limitations outside of Virginia pursuant to 2024 legislation
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Action: Periodic review changes to Chapter 27
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 30]
Action: Implementation of clinical nurse specialist practice agreement changes from 2022 General Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Reduction of required practice for APRNs prior to practice without a practice agreement consistent with statutory change.
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to patient counseling regarding opioid prescriptions pursuant to HB699
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for laser surgery certifications
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to patient counseling regarding opioid prescriptions pursuant to HB699
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Addition of NPDB report to licensure by endorsement process
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Prohibition against incentives to transfer prescriptions
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to clarify application of 18VAC110-20-735
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Pharmacy working conditions
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/18/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
March 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
June 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Crisis Stabilization Services and Use of Automated Drug Dispensing Systems and Remote Dispensing Systems
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Increase in fees
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowance for centralized warehouser or wholesale distributor to verify Schedule VI drugs for automated dispensing devices in hospitals
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Conformity of Board scheduling to 2024 General Assembly legislation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Requirements for use of central fill pharmacy and remote database access
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exemption of automated dispensing devices stocked solely with emergency or stat-use medications from certain requirements of 18VAC110-20-555
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exclusion of private dwellings or residences from operating locations of controlled substance registrations (CSRs)
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: 2023 pharmacists initiating treatment
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 1/15/24 
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Repeal of outdated sections
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: 2022 Pharmacists initiating treatment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Action: Action to change nurse practitioner references to advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to Ch. 183 of the 2023 General Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Physical Therapy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Changes to comply with Compact rules
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory amendment to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: Review of Standards of Practice and Conduct
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Virginia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Events Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/3/24 
Board Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 1182 Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 287 and SB 184 Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Board Board of Psychology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction 2022
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 11/18/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to licensure by endorsement
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Board Virginia Racing Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Historical Horse Racing
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 47]
Action: To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Simulcast Operations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Board Real Estate Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Appraisal Management Company Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment 2021
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
SB 554 Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 917 and SB 358 Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 383 & SB 330 Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
HB 1237 and SB 437 Amendment
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Fair Housing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Board Safety and Health Codes Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Administrative Regulation for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Final Rule Regarding Walkaround Worker Representative Designation Procedures
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Federal Identical General Industry Standards
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 90]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Revise Hazard Communication Standard
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 61]
Action: Amendments Resulting from Periodic Review 2024
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 7/17/23 
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Add Temporary Authorization to Practice for Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 131]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/3/20 
Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 151]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Children’s Residential Facilities
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Foster and Adoptive Family Home Approval Standards
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 211]
Action: Implement Foster Parent Bill of Rights and Reenforce the Role of Foster and Adoptive Parents
Stage: Final - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Fraud Reduction/Elimination Effort
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 325]
Action: Rename Program and Modify Local Reimbursement Formula
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 677]
Action: Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/18/21 
Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 680]
Action: Establish Year Round Energy Assistance Program & Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 2/27/23 
Child Protective Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 705]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend CPS Regulation-2024 Legislation
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Child Support Enforcement Program
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]
Action: Family Engagement Services
Stage: Fast-Track - Approved by Governor
Child Support Enforcement Program
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]
Action: Implement Periodic Review Recommendations
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Human Subject Research Regulations
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 890]
Action: Update Human Subject Research Chapter
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Social Work
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments resulting from 2022 periodic review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Acceptance of APA approved trainings as CE providers
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: 2022 Periodic Review changes to section 37
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Social Work Compact
Stage: NOIRA - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Music Therapy
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 30]
Action: Initial regulations for licensure of music therapists
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Impounding Structure Regulations
[4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/3/24 
Board State Board of Elections
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Campaign Finance And Political Advertisements
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 90]
Action: Campaign Finance Regulations for Print Media Advertisements
Stage: Emergency - Register Date: 7/15/24 
Ranked Choice Voting
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
RCV Batch Elimination Amendments
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Department of State Police
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2024 Amendments – FINAL EXEMPT
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Board Department of Taxation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Retail Sales and Use Tax
[23 VAC 10 ‑ 210]
Action: Fast-Track Regulatory Action to Reduce Regulatory Burdens
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 7/15/24 
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
General Rules and Regulations of the Commonwealth Transportation Board
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Review General Rules and Regulations of the CTB
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Waysides and Rest Areas
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Review of Rules for the Administration of Waysides, Rest Areas, Parking Lots and Environs
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 61]
Action: Review Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Access Management Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 73]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 92]
Action: Amendment due to Ch. 425 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Comprehensive Roadside Management Program Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 121]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/3/24 
Land Use Permit Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 151]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/14/23 
Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 200]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Veterans Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
100% Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Exemption
[1 VAC 80 ‑ 10]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend 1VAC-80-10-90 per guidance from OAG
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Board Board of Veterinary Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Changes
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory amendments to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction of requirements for licensure by endorsement
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 6/17/24 
Board Virginia Cannabis Control Authority
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Applications, Licenses, Permits, and Registrations
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapters 20-30 updates
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/18/24 
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hazardous Waste Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Annual Update 2023
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment 9
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment in response to Chapter 235 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Voluntary Remediation Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Amendment Addressing Eligibility and Fees
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board Board for Waste Management Facility Operators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Amendment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to licensed operator requirements in response to Chapter 178 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Citation updates in response to consolidation of Stormwater regulations and revisions to the Code of Virginia
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 40 CFR Part 136 Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 32]
Action: Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870)
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/23/24 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH110- 2026 Amendment and Reisuance of Existing Regulation
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Seafood Processing Facilities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 115]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 115- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/8/24 
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Regulation and General Permit for Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Management
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 192]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Reissue and amend, as necessary, the Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Regulation and General Permit for Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Management
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Action: Amendments Establishing Criteria for Water Auditing Plans and Leak Detection and Repair Plans and Requiring Applications to Include Plans
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to the Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210 et seq.) and Groundwater Withdrawal Regulations (9VAC25-610 et seq.) in response to Chapter 251 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Designation of Portion of Laurel Fork in Highland County as Exceptional State Waters
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Rulemaking to Adopt Numeric Turbidity Criteria
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 4/12/21 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Modification of Implementation Requirements for Criteria Specific to the Chesapeake Bay and Its Tidal Tributaries (9VAC25-260-185)
Stage: Fast-Track - At Governor's Office
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Rulemaking to adopt site specific selenium aquatic life criteria for four streams which are tributaries to Knox Creek in Buchanan County
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts Less Than One-Half Acre
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 660]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit - 9VAC25-660
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the State Corporation Commission and Other Utility Line Activities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 670]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-670
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Linear Transportation Projects
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 680]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-680
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 690]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-690
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Water Quality Management Planning Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 720]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to add ten new TMDL wasteload allocations in the James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A) and Rappahannock River Basin (9VAC25-720-70 A).
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Local and Regional Water Supply Planning
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 780]
Action: Amendments pursuant to Chapter 1105 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 790]
Action: Amend Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations to include a reporting requirement for all septic systems taken off-line and connected to sewage collection systems - see action summary concerning NOIRA comment period extension
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/21/24 
General Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Watershed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Virginia
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 820]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 820-2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation (9VAC25-875 et seq.) in response to Chapters 5 and 104 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend and update the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation to remove out of date requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend and update the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation to correct technical errors
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule in accordance with Chapter 2 of the 2024 Special Session I Acts of Assembly
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation (9VAC25-875 et seq.) in response to changes to 40 CFR Part 122
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 900]
Action: Amend or modify to allow for changes in the application fee schedule supporting the Nutrient Credit Certification Program
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Board Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action: 2021 Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - Stage withdrawn on 7/17/2024
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Stage: NOIRA - Register Date: 9/11/23 
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: 2021 Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - Stage withdrawn on 7/17/2024
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Stage withdrawn on 5/8/2024
Board Board of Wildlife Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending sections 50 and 130 of Chapter 20.
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Game: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adding Section 310: GPS Tracking collars for bear and deer hunting with dogs
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/3/24 
Game: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adding Section 320: Reasonable efforts for deer and bear hunting with dogs.
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/3/24 
Fish: Fishing Generally
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 320]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to creel and length limits for certain fish (Section 25).
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Fish: Trout Fishing
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 330]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Trout fishing: Amending Chapter 330 sections 150 and 160.
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Fish: Aquatic Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Nongame Fish
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 360]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Removing species of bullhead from ability to take (Section 10).
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Watercraft: Motorboat Numbering
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 380]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 380 - Amending sections 30 and 40.
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Watercraft: Safe and Reasonable Operation of Vessels
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 390]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending sections 10, 85, and 140 of Chapter 390.
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Watercraft: Navigation Lights and Shapes
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 420]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending section 10 of Chapter 420.
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/12/24 
Board Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Procedural Regulations Governing the Administration of Medical Costs Peer Review By the Regional Peer Review Committees Under the Virginia Worker's Compensation Act
[16 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action: Repeal of 16 VAC 30-60-110, 16 VAC 30-60-120, 30 VAC 30-60-130 and 16 VAC 30-60-140
Stage: Fast-Track - Register Date: 10/21/24 
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