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Showing: 94 actions/stages approved by the Governor in the last 90 days for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Emergency,Emergency/NOIRA,Fast-Track,NOIRA,Proposed,Final
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Board Board of Accountancy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board of Accountancy Regulations
[18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendments to Fee Structure, Firm Ownership, and Principal Place of Business
Stage: NOIRA
Board of Accountancy Regulations
[18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendments to Education, Experience, and Substantial Equivalency Requirements
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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
Permits for Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend existing regulations regarding the use of emergency generators at certain military installations (Rev. B25)
Stage: Final
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
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Stage: Proposed
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: Implementation of the ASLP Compact
Stage: NOIRA
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Fee Adjustment
Stage: Fast-Track
Tattooing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Tattooing Regulations
Stage: Proposed
Body-Piercing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations
Stage: Proposed
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
Requirements for Virginia's Early Intervention System
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 225]
Action: Amendments Resulting from Periodic Review 2024: Adding Professions
Stage: Fast-Track
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
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action: Cemetery Board Renewal Notifications Amendment
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
Stage: Proposed
Common Interest Community Ombudsman Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 70]
Action: CIC Ombudsman Regulations General Regulatory Review
Stage: Final
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
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Change in Examination Fee Provisions
Stage: Proposed
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Board for Contractors Fee Adjustment
Stage: Fast-Track
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Eligibility Requirement Amendment
Stage: Final
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: General Regulatory Reduction Initiative
Stage: Final
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Requirement for supervisors to submit evaluations and confirm resident hours within a set timeframe
Stage: NOIRA
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
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
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 25]
Action: Repeal of Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Fast-Track
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
Board Department of Energy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 40]
Action: National Electrical Code DIBR VAC Removal
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: Amend 9VAC15-60 to include mitigation for forest cores
Stage: NOIRA
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
Board Department of Forestry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia State Forest Regulations
[4 VAC 10 ‑ 30]
Action: Proposed Regulatory Reduction Action under Executive Order 19
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Department of General Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Survey Standards for the Inspection of Hospitals for the Presence of Asbestos
[1 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action: Repeal Survey Standards for the Inspection of Hospitals for the Presence of Asbestos
Stage: Fast-Track
Survey Standards for the Inspection of Child Care Centers for the Presence of Asbestos
[1 VAC 30 ‑ 30]
Action: Repeal Standards for the Inspection of Child Care Centers for the Presence of Asbestos
Stage: Fast-Track
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA
Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action: Amendment to comply with changes in public health practice
Stage: Final
Regulation for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 372]
Action: Repeal Ch 371 and Replace Following Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage: NOIRA
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 410]
Action: Repeal and Replace Hospital Regulation following Periodic Review
Stage: NOIRA
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Action: Amend Food Regulations to conform to Chapter 853 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly; General Medication Storage
Stage: Fast-Track
Board State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Certification of Certain Institutions to Confer Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
[8 VAC 40 ‑ 31]
Action: Regulatory Reduction 2024
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board of Housing and Community Development
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations (VADR)
Stage: NOIRA
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 52]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC)
Stage: NOIRA
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC)
Stage: NOIRA
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action: Emergency Regulations to Amend USBC Related to NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems Requirements
Stage: Emergency
Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 91]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Review and Update of the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations (IBSR)
Stage: NOIRA
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing Juvenile Record Information and the Virginia Juvenile Justice Information System
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 160]
Action: Fast-Track Action to Remove a Document Incorporated by Reference from 6VAC35-160
Stage: Fast-Track
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: Final
Board State Board of Local and Regional Jails
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for Private Management and Operation of Prison Facilities
[6 VAC 15 ‑ 45]
Action: Repeal Chapter 45 Regulations for Private Management and Operation of Prison Facilities
Stage: Fast-Track
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
Pertaining to Sharks
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 490]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amending language to prohibit overnight soaks of gillnets in specific areas and times
Stage: Final
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
Pertaining to Shrimp
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1390]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expand participation, fishing areas and season for Shrimp Trawl Fishery
Stage: Final
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: Repeal of Case Management Services for Recipients of Auxiliary Grants
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Implementation of Periodic Review for Chapter 50
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 110]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 110
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 130
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Action: General disclosure requirement amendment consistent with statutory changes
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavior Analysis
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 150]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 150
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 170]
Action: Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 170
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Museum and Grounds Use and Access
[8 VAC 103 ‑ 10]
Action: 8VAC103-10 VMFA Grounds: Reduce and simplify outdated and redundant regulations
Stage: Fast-Track
Parking Regulations, Appeals, and Fines
[8 VAC 103 ‑ 20]
Action: Reduce and Simplify Outdated and Redundant Regulations Regarding Parking at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendment to clarify application of 18VAC110-20-735
Stage: Fast-Track
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
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Requirements for use of central fill pharmacy and remote database access
Stage: Emergency/NOIRA
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exclusion of private dwellings or residences from operating locations of controlled substance registrations (CSRs)
Stage: NOIRA
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Proposed
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
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Removal of chemicals and drugs currently listed in both regulation and the Code of Virginia
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Pharmacy working conditions
Stage: Final
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 21]
Action: Repeal of outdated sections
Stage: Fast-Track
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Action: Action to change nurse practitioner references to advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to Ch. 183 of the 2023 General Assembly
Stage: Fast-Track
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
Board Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Final
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
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
Medication
[11 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
To amend regulations pertaining to medication
Stage: Final
Board Real Estate Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action: Real Estate Appraiser Board Renewal Notifications Amendment
Stage: Fast-Track
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Proposed
Appraisal Management Company Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Stage: Proposed
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
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
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
Regulation for Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Centers
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 90]
Action: Fast Track Amendments for Regulatory Reduction
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Department of State Police
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2025 Amendments – FINAL EXEMPT
Stage: Final
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
Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 200]
Action: NOIRA and Periodic Review
Stage: Final
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
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
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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
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
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
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend and update the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation to correct technical errors
Stage: Fast-Track
Board Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 40]
Action: General Review of Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations
Stage: Proposed
Board Board of Wildlife Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
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
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