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Showing: 25 changes that have become effective in the last 90 days (Fast-Track, Emergency, Final) for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Inspection of Pet Shops Selling Dogs or Cats
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 105]
Action: Promulgate regulation required by Chapter 1284 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/9/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Imported Fire Ant Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 315]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expand imported fire ant quarantine to include certain counties in southeastern Virginia
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/20/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Pertaining to the Establishment of the Dangerous Dog Registry
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 620]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 464 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/6/24
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
General Definitions
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 10]
Action: Definition of Volatile Organic Compound (Rev. A23)
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 4/11/24
Existing Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Existing Stationary Sources (Rev. B23)
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 4/11/24
Existing Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Electronic postmarks (Rev C23)
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 4/11/24
Board Board of Dentistry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training requirements for botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 4/11/24
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Regulations
[11 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Promulgation of regulations for Texas Hold’em poker tournaments by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/9/24
Board Forensic Science Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
DNA Data Bank Regulations
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 60]
Action: Regulatory Requirement Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-60
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 5/9/24
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Amberjack and Cobia
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 510]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending the cobia aquaculture permitting process
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Black Sea Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 950]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establishing the 2024 black sea bass season and aquaculture amendments
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Prohibition of Crab Dredging in Virginia Waters
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1140]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Closure of crab dredging in Virginia waters for the 2024-2025 season
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Atlantic Menhaden
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1270]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establish a quota and license transfer system for the menhaden purse seine bait sector to address the requirements of 391(D) of the 2024 Commonwealth of Virginia Budget Bill.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/30/24
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waivered Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 120]
Action: CCC Plus WAIVER
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/19/24
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Licensure of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action: Implementation of the OT Compact
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/22/24
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Governing Pharmaceutical Processors
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal of pharmaceutical processor regulations pursuant to statutory change
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/8/24
Board Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Parking and Traffic
[8 VAC 105 ‑ 11]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal 8VAC105-11
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/19/24
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Child Protective Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 705]
Action: Remove Notary Requirement for Consent to Central Registry System Check
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/22/24
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 - Effective Date: 6/28/24
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 151]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the VPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit Regulation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 190]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 190 2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing General Permit Regulation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/1/24
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Triennial Review Rulemaking to Adopt New, Update or Cancel Existing Water Quality Standards (2020)- Partial amendments eff. 4/18/2023 - See 4/24/2023 Register(excludes Aluminum amendment), Aluminum amendment eff. 6/26/2024, See 7/15/2024 Register
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 6/26/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
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 six new TMDL wasteload allocations in the James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A) and Roanoke River Basin (9VAC25-720-80 A).
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 5/22/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulation (formerly 4VAC50-60)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 870]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Consolidation of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Programs
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/1/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (formerly Part XIV, 4VAC50-60)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 880]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
25-880 - 2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing General Permit Regulation - see action summary- extension of comment period
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/1/24
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