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Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 390]
Action: Amendments to Establish a Minimum Germination Rate for Cotton Seed
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/16/24 
Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 455]
Action: Promulgate regulations governing the installation of invasive plant species by tradespersons in Virginia
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Existing Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adopt New Regulation to Incorporate Federal Emissions Guidelines for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities (Rev. B24)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
New and Modified Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Permits for Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend existing regulation to modify the exemption for agricultural use incinerators (Rev. A25)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
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: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations
[18 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Asbestos Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 General Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/24/25 
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: 2020-2021 General Review of Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 7/29/24 
Board Auctioneers Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/21/24 
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to the instructor training program
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/20/24 
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Tattooing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Tattooing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Approved by Governor
Body-Piercing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Esthetics Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]
Action: General Review of the Esthetics Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/21/25 
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:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) pursuant to Chapter 595 (SB 403) of the 2024 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Board for Branch Pilots
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
[18 VAC 45 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Branch Pilots Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Board Cemetery Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Common Interest Community Ombudsman Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 70]
Action: CIC Ombudsman Regulations General Regulatory Review
Stage: Final - Approved by Governor
Board Virginia Commonwealth University
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Weapons Regulation
[8 VAC 90 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Weapons Regulation Revision
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Change in Examination Fee Provisions
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Eligibility Requirement Amendment
Stage: Final - Approved by Governor
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to QMHP regulations pursuant to SB403 of the 2024 General Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 90]
Action: New chapter for licensure
Stage: Final - At DPB
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavioral Health Technicians and Behavioral Health Technician Assistants
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 100]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Creation of registration for behavioral health technicians and behavioral health technician assistants
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Board Department of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 20]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Officers
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courthouse and Courtroom Security Officers and Process Service Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendments to Jailor/Court Security/Civil Process Training Standards
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 65]
Action: New Regulation to Establish Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action: Comprehensive Review of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Businesses
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 172]
Action: Amendments to Schedule of Fees
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Relating to Special Conservator of the Peace
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 230]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Training Standards Relating to Special Conservators of the Peace
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 300]
Action: New Regulation for the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Dentistry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training and supervision of digital scan technicians
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Training in infection control
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Establish an Add-on Endorsement in the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Teach Economics and Personal Finance
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Adult High School Programs
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to References to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
Action: Establish Dual Language and Economics and Personal Finance Endorsements in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 771]
Action: Action to Adopt New Standards for the Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
General Procedures for Licensure and Background Checks
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 821]
Action: Adopt New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/9/24 
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: 2019 Amendments Solar PBR
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/15/21 
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 9 VAC 15-60 to comport with the requirements of Chapter 688 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Fair Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Fair Housing Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 62 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Certification Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action: Amendment to comply with changes in public health practice
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations for the Immunization of School Children
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 1223 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 125]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 219]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 304 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 470 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I)
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Certification of Community Health Workers
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 402]
Action: Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Summer Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 440]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 520]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Waterworks Operation Fee
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 600]
Action: Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to Expand Training Options for Applicants
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/24/25 
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Board Board of Historic Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
[17 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action: Promulgation of Regulations Governing Contextualization of Monuments or Memorials for Certain War Veterans
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
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: Proposed - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 30]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 41]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 71]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers to Add Provisions Pertaining to Community Placement Programs
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 170]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulations Governing Mental Health Services Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles.
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 180]
Action: Amend Regulations Governing Mental Health Service Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulations Governing Youth Detained Pursuant to Federal Contracts
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 200]
Action: Establish new regulations applicable to programs detaining youth pursuant to federal contracts
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Board Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
[16 VAC 15 ‑ 70]
Action: Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/24/25 
Board Commission On Local Government
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Organization and Regulations of Procedure
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to accomplish regulatory reduction goals
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/30/24 
Board Manufactured Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations
[13 VAC 6 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Reduction Consideration Pursuant to EO19
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establishing the 2025-2026 crabbing season and bushel limits and closing the 2025-2026 winter commercial crab dredge season.
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Pertaining to Sharks
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 490]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Prohibit Overnight Soaks of Gillnets in Specific Areas and Times
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Pertaining to Black Sea Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 950]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adjust 2025 recreational season
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Pertaining to Licensing Requirements and License Fees
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1090]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Create a New License for an Extended Drift Gill Net Fishery
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Pertaining to Gill Net Control Date
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1190]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Establish a New Extended Drift Gill Net Fishery
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Pertaining to the Tagging of Shellfish
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1250]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Modification in identifying harvested shellfish to align with the NSSP’s tagging requirements
Stage: Final - Stage withdrawn on 2/10/2025
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Fee Increase 2024
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Changes to nursing education faculty requirements pursuant to 2024 legislation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for laser surgery certifications
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/24/25 
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Prohibition against incentives to transfer prescriptions
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowance for centralized warehouser or wholesale distributor to verify Schedule VI drugs for automated dispensing devices in hospitals
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
September 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Accessible prescription labels
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
September 2024 scheduling action to conform to federal scheduling changes December 2023 to September 2024
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
December 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
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: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exemption of automated dispensing devices stocked solely with emergency or stat-use medications from certain requirements of 18VAC110-20-555
Stage: Final - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Increase in fees
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Pharmacy working conditions
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: 2023 pharmacists initiating treatment
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Physical Therapy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory reduction
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/21/25 
Board Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/30/24 
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/13/25 
Board Virginia Racing Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Pertaining to Horse Racing With Pari-Mutuel Wagering: Participants
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To promulgate a regulation related to access by designated persons within the enclosure.
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Medication
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To amend technical medication rule related to pre-race arrival.
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Real Estate Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Appraisal Management Company Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/2/25 
Board Safety and Health Codes Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Federal Identical General Industry Standards
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 90]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Revise OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: First Correction
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Federal Identical Construction Industry Standards
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 175]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Standard in Construction
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Update Standards to Add Appeal Process for Discharges
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 151]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Children’s Residential Facilities
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 677]
Action: Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/18/21 
Board Board of Social Work
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments resulting from 2022 periodic review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Music Therapy
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 30]
Action: Initial regulations for licensure of music therapists
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/16/24 
Board Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Impounding Structure Regulations
[4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
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: Final - At Governor's Office
Ranked Choice Voting
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
RCV Batch Elimination Amendments
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
General Rules and Regulations of the Commonwealth Transportation Board
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 21]
Action: Review General Rules and Regulations of the CTB
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Waysides and Rest Areas
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Review of Rules for the Administration of Waysides, Rest Areas, Parking Lots and Environs
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 61]
Action: Review Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Comprehensive Roadside Management Program Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 121]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Register Date: 3/24/25 
Land Use Permit Regulations
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 151]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 4/7/25 
Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 200]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Register Date: 5/19/25 
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Annual Update 2023
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment 9
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment in response to Chapter 235 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Voluntary Remediation Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Amendment Addressing Eligibility and Fees
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board Board for Waste Management Facility Operators
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Amendment
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Waste Management Facility Operators Regulations
[18 VAC 155 ‑ 20]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final - Register Date: 3/10/25 
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH110- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of Existing Regulation
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Seafood Processing Facilities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 115]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 115- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Action: Amendments Establishing Criteria for Water Auditing Plans and Leak Detection and Repair Plans and Requiring Applications to Include Plans
Stage: Final - At DPB
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Designation of Portion of Laurel Fork in Highland County as Exceptional State Waters
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Rulemaking to adopt site specific selenium aquatic life criteria for four streams which are tributaries to Knox Creek in Buchanan County
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 790]
Action: Amend Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations to include a reporting requirement for all septic systems taken off-line and connected to sewage collection systems - see action summary concerning NOIRA comment period extension
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule in accordance with Chapter 2 of the 2024 Special Session I Acts of Assembly
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Board Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/10/25 
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/19/25 
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.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Definitions and Miscellaneous: Importation, Possession, Sale, etc., of Animals
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Bear
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Bobcat
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 70]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Deer
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 90]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Opossum
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 160]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Otter
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 170]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Raccoon
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 210]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Turkey
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 240]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Game: Waterfowl and Waterfowl Blinds
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 260]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Watercraft: Boating Safety Education
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 410]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 430]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 5/5/25 
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