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Showing: 69 changes that have become effective in the last 90 days (Fast-Track, Emergency, Final) for all agencies and boards.
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Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Meat and Poultry Inspection Under the Virginia Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Act
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 210]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Update CFR reference to 2021
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/27/21
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:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Board Auctioneers Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Exception to Training Requirement
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 10/1/21
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Board Cemetery Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Cemetery Board Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 550 (2021 Sp. Sess. I)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 50]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to Incorporate Marijuana Legalization Legislation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Certification of Rehabilitation Providers
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 40]
Action: Periodic review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/29/21
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Legislative Amendments to Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/24/21
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 780]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Exempt Action for Transfer of Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/13/21
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Renewable Wind Energy Projects Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC15-40 SNR Name Change
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/10/21
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC15-60 SNR Name Change
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/10/21
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Combustion) Permit by Rule Regulation
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 70]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC15-70 SNR Name Change
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/10/21
Board Forensic Science Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Approval of Field Tests for Detection of Drugs
[6 VAC 40 ‑ 30]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Update to Reflect Changes to the Citations for the Definition of Marijuana as a Result of Chapters 550 and 551, 2021 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/30/21
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapters 219 and 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/11/21
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: Removal of Related Instruction Language
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 10/14/21
Board Board of Housing and Community Development
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Certification Standards
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 21]
Action: Review and Update of the Virginia Certification Standards
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/16/21
Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 95]
Action: Review and Update of the Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/16/21
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards for Nonresidential Services Available to Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 150]
Action: Initiate a fast-track action to remove the 90-day deadline for completing truancy diversions
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 10/1/21
Board State Board of Local and Regional Jails
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
[Repealed] Standards for Community Residential Programs
[6 VAC 15 ‑ 70]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal 6 VAC15-70, Standards for Community Residential Programs
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/30/21
Board Manufactured Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations
[13 VAC 6 ‑ 20]
Action: Manufactured Housing Licensing Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations Update 2020
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 10/15/21
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 10]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Tribal Consultation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/11/21
Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 130]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Update of the DMAS-225 Form
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/17/21
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Conforming regulations to 2021 legislation - patient care team physician
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/15/21
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal of provisions for registration of clinical nurse specialists
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/10/21
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Nurse Practitioners
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 30]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Conforming to 2021 legislation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/10/21
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/15/21
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 426 (2021 Sp. Sess. I)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/1/21
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 550 (2021 Sp. Sess. I)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/1/21
Fair Housing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 50]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to reflect Chapters 17 and 478 Acts of Assembly (2021 Special Session I)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amend ALF Regulation as a Result of 2021 Legislation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/13/21
General Procedures and Information for Licensure
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 80]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amend Licensing Regulations to Remove Child Day Programs Transferring to the Board of Education
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/13/21
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 185]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers to Address Federal Health and Safety Requirements
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/21/21
Permanency Services - Prevention, Foster Care, Adoption, and Independent Living
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 201]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amend Permanency Regulation 2021
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/13/21
Child Protective Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 705]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amend CPS Regulation 2021
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/13/21
Board Department of State Police
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE VIRGINIA COMMUNITY POLICING ACT
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 240]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE VIRGINIA COMMUNITY POLICING ACT (FINAL)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/1/21
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Rules and Regulations Governing the Prequalification and Classification of Prospective Bidders
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 130]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Underground Utility Policy
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 210]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Economic Development Access Fund Policy
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 271]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Debarment or Suspension of Contractors
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 340]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Virginia Scenic Highways and Byways
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 390]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Operation and Maintenance of Roads in Incorporated Towns Less than 3,500
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 420]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Maintenance of Roads Crossing the Interstate System
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 430]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Roads in the Grounds of State Institutions
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 490]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Roads in the Grounds of State Parks
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 500]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Repeal
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Rules, Regulations, and Rates Concerning Toll and Bridge Facilities
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 620]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amend Rules, Regulations and Rates Concerning Toll and Bridge Facilities
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/14/21
Board Board of Veterinary Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
[18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
Action: Acceptance of veterinary nurse degree
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 10/1/21
Board Board for Waste Management Facility Operators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legislation
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/1/21
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 the executive branch review process.
9VAC25-31 DMME Name Change and Section Recodification
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/27/21
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 32]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC25-32 DMME Name Change
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/27/21
Facility and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 91]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC25-91 DMME Name Change and Section Recodification
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/27/21
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Exempt to amend 9VAC25-210, et. al. - CH265 (2021 Special Session I)
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/29/21
Surface Water Management Area Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 220]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC25-220 DMME Name Change
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/27/21
Ground Water Withdrawal Regulations
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 610]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC25-610 DMME Name Change
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/27/21
Aboveground Storage Tank and Pipeline Facility Financial Responsibility Requirements
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 640]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC25-640 DMME Name Change and Section Recodification
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/27/21
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 690]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC25-690 DMME Name Change and Section Recodification
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/27/21
Water Quality Management Planning Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 720]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/27/21
Water Quality Management Planning Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 720]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC25-720 DMME Name Change
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/27/21
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Designation and Management Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-90)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 830]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendment to incorporate additional requirements related to preservation of mature trees and replanting of trees into existing criteria.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/29/21
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Designation and Management Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-90)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 830]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendment to incorporate coastal resilience and adaptation to sea-level rise and climate change into existing criteria.
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/29/21
Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-30)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 840]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
9VAC25-840 SNR Name Change
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/29/21
Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-30)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 840]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Amendments to the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (9VAC25-840) as a Result of the 2021 Special Session I of the General Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/29/21
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 900]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits - CH320
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 9/29/21
Board Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Medical Fee Schedules
[16 VAC 30 ‑ 110]
Action:
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Biennial review of workers’ compensation medical fee schedules
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 10/15/21
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