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Showing: 59 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 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 - Effective Date: 2/13/25
Retail Food Establishment Regulations
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 585]
Action: Amendments to Align Regulation with 2022 FDA Food Code
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 2/13/25
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 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: Final - Effective Date: 1/29/25
Advertising
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 20]
Action: Chapter 20 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/29/25
Tied-House
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 30]
Action: Chapter 30 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/12/25
Requirements for Product Approval
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Chapter 40 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/12/25
Retail Operations
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action: Chapter 50 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/12/25
Manufacturers and Wholesalers Operations
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 60]
Action: Chapter 60 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/26/25
Other Provisions
[3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
Action: Chapter 70 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/26/25
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 - Effective Date: 2/13/25
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: Action to Align 8VAC20-81 with Chapter 502 of the 2024 Acts of the Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 3/13/25
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 - Effective Date: 2/27/25
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 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
Rules and Regulations Governing Campgrounds
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 450]
Action: Temporary Campground Water Quality/Hand Washing Sinks Exemption
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 2/13/25
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 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
Wetlands Mitigation -- Compensation Policy
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 390]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Compliance with the mandate of Chapter 334 of the 2023 Acts of the Virginia General Assembly (HB 1950).
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/1/25
Pertaining to Commercial Electrofishing
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1360]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expand the Electrofishing Fishery
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 3/1/25
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
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Complex Rehabilitation Technology
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 2/13/25
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 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 - Effective Date: 2/27/25
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 the Practice of Respiratory Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 40]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 40
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 2/13/25
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
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 Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Appraisal Management Company Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Correction to 18VAC130-30-60
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 3/12/25
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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
Human Subject Research Regulations
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 890]
Action: Update Human Subject Research Chapter
Stage: Fast-Track - Effective Date: 2/13/25
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Access Management Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 73]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 1/29/25
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 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 - Effective Date: 2/10/25
Regulated Operations
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 40 updates
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/10/25
Cannabis Products
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 50 updates
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/10/25
Testing of Cannabis Products
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapter 60 updates
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/10/25
Labeling and Packaging
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Chapters 70-80 updates
Stage: Final - Effective Date: 2/10/25
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 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
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