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Showing: 43 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
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Shooting Enclosures
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 205]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-205
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/15/24
Virginia Grade Standards for Breeder Swine
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 270]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-270
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/15/24
Virginia Grade Standards for Slaughter and Feeder Lambs
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 280]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-280
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/29/24
Breeder Sheep Grade Standards
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 290]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-290
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/29/24
Regulations for Enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 317]
Action: Amend noxious weed list
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/4/24
Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law – Thousand Cankers Disease Quarantine
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 318]
Action: Repeal of 2 VAC 5-318
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/15/24
Board Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Other Provisions
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: Industrial Permit Fees
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 7/5/24
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: SB 607 Amendment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/1/24
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Lower Cosmetology Training to 1,000 Hours
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/1/24
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Temporary License Extension
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/15/24
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 105]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to ensure that licensing and human rights regulations support high-quality mental health services.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/17/24
Operation of the Individual and Family Support Program
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 230]
Action: Amendments to establish criteria and annual funding priorities through the Annual Funding Program Guidelines and ensure public input.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/17/24
Board Cemetery Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Cemetery Board Temporary Fee Reduction
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/1/24
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Counseling Compact
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 8/1/24
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulatory Changes to Align with 2024 Differentiated Monitoring and Support Report
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/16/24
Board Virginia Employment Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Required Records and Reports
[16 VAC 5 ‑ 32]
Action: Amendment to the Required Records and Reports for Virginia employers
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 7/4/24
Board Forensic Science Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Approval of Marijuana Field Tests for Detection of Marijuana Plant Material
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendments to Permit the Approval of Alternative Field Tests and Mobile Instruments
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/11/24
Board Department of General Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations for Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water
[1 VAC 30 ‑ 41]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 41 Update Code of Federal Regulations Incorporation by Reference
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/14/24
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for emergency room personnel security training
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/17/24
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Identification of Crab Pots, Peeler Pots, Eel Pots, and Fish Pots
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 140]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Clarifying the height requirement for crab/eel pot buoys
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/5/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establishing the 2024-2025 crabbing season and bushel limits and amending the daily time limit for commercial harvest
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/5/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Pertaining to Sharks
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 490]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Removing Oceanic whitetip shark from a permitted shark species to a prohibited shark species.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/1/24
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
Administration of Medical Assistance Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Provider Appeals Update
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/1/24
Eligibility and Appeals
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 110]
Action: Client Appeals Update
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/1/24
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 Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 15]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review of Chapter 15
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/29/24
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 8/29/24
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 - Effective Date: 8/29/24
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 Board of Psychology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction in barriers to licensure 2022
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 8/29/24
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 61]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Rename Adult Day Care Centers to Adult Day Centers
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/14/24
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 8/14/24
Board Board of Social Work
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduction in CE hours for continuation of approval to be a supervisor
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 7/17/24
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 Department of State Police
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations Relating to Standards and Specifications for Back-Up Audible Alarm Signals
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 140]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Amendments to Regulations Relating to Standards and Specifications for Back-Up Audible Alarm Signals Final / Exempt
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/11/24
This Chapter is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations relating to standards and specifications for purple warning lights used by vehicles leading or escorting funeral processions
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 165]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2024 Amendments to Regulations relating to standards and specifications for purple warning lights used by vehicles leading or escorting funeral processions
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 8/14/24
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.
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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