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Showing: 61 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 Governing the Pesticide Fees Charged by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 675]
Action: Fee amendments
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 1/2/25
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 - Effective Date: 12/5/24
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 - Effective Date: 12/5/24
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Reporting Requirements
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 12/5/24
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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 - Effective Date: 11/20/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/20/24
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 - Effective Date: 12/18/24
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 - Effective Date: 12/18/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/6/24
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Fast Track Amendments to Update APA Language and Remove DIBR
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 1/2/25
Private Well Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 630]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/6/24
Rainwater Harvesting Systems Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 635]
Action: Rainwater Harvesting Regulations
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/20/24
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: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/25
Board Commission On Local Government
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulation of Procedures Concerning Fiscally distressed Localities
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Implement Provisions of Section 15.2-2512.1 of the Code of Virginia
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA - Effective Date: 1/1/25
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 - Effective Date: 12/5/24
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 - Effective Date: 1/1/25
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 - Effective Date: 11/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 1/2/25
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 - Effective Date: 1/1/25
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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 - Effective Date: 1/2/25
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 - Effective Date: 11/6/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/6/24
Regulations Governing the Practice of Polysomnographic Technologists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 140]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 140
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 1/2/25
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 - Effective Date: 12/18/24
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 - Effective Date: 1/2/25
Board Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Driver Training Schools Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Amend School Licensing Requirements to remove certain requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 1/2/25
Driver Training Schools Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Amend General Instructor Licensing Requirements to remove certain requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 1/2/25
Driver Training Schools Regulations
[24 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Action: Amend Class A Instructor License Requirements to remove certain requirements
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 1/2/25
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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 - Effective Date: 1/16/25
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 - Effective Date: 11/6/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/6/24
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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 - Effective Date: 11/6/24
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: 2022 Pharmacists initiating treatment
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/20/24
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: Review of Standards of Practice and Conduct
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 1/2/25
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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 - Effective Date: 11/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/1/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/20/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/20/24
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 Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Add Temporary Authorization to Practice for Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 11/6/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/6/24
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 - Effective Date: 1/15/25
Child Support Enforcement Program
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]
Action: Family Engagement Services
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 1/2/25
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 92]
Action: Amendment due to Ch. 425 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/18/24
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Incorporation of Amendments to EPA’s Standards for the Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/15/25
Coal Combustion By-Product Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 85]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation Citation Correction
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/15/25
Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Annual Update 2024
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/15/25
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.
2024 40 CFR Part 136 Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 12/18/24
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 - Effective Date: 11/16/24
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 - Effective Date: 12/18/24
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: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/25
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: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/25
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: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/25
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: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/25
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: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/25
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: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/25
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: Final - Effective Date: 1/1/25
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 - Effective Date: 12/5/24
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