Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
chapter
Public Participation Guidelines [18 VAC 80 ‑ 11]
 
Review 2399
 
Periodic Review of this Chapter
Includes a Small Business Impact Review
Date Filed: 5/26/2023
Notice of Periodic Review
Pursuant to Executive Order 19 (2022) and ยงยง 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, this regulation is undergoing a periodic review.

The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 19 https://TownHall.Virginia.Gov/EO-19-Development-and-Review-of-State-Agency-Regulations.pdf.

The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The comment period begins June 19, 2023, and ends on July 10, 2023.

Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to Name: Kelley Smith; Title: Executive Director, Address: DPOR, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, City: Richmond, State: Virginia, Zip: 23233, Telephone: (804)367-8590, FAX: (866)245-9693, email address: hasopt@dpor.virginia.gov.

In order for you to receive a response to your comment, your contact information (preferably an email address or, alternatively, a U.S. mailing address) must accompany your comment. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Contact Information
Name / Title: Kelley Smith  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: hasopt@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8590    FAX: (866)245-9693    TDD: ()-   
Publication of Notice in the Register and Public Comment Period
Published in the Virginia Register on 6/19/2023 [Volume: 39   Issue: 22]
Comment Period begins on the publication date and ended on 7/10/2023

Comments Received: 0

Review Result
Retain the regulation with no changes
pdf TH-07 Periodic Review Report of Findings   (11/1/2023)
pdf ORM Economic Review Form   (5/26/2023)     modified (5/26/2023)
Governor's Office approves the agency decision on 03/20/2024
Attorney General Certification
Submitted to OAG: 5/26/2023
Review Completed: 5/28/2023
Result: Certified
pdf Review Memo      
 
Governor's Office Review
Submitted to Governor: 5/28/2023
ORM Review Completed: 3/19/2024
Governor's Review: Approved 3/20/2024