| 7/9/2020 8:21 am Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | Board of Counseling |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Jaime Hoyle Executive Director (804)367-4406 jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Chapter Affected: | |
| 18 vac 115 - 30: | Regulations Governing the Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 35 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
| Date Petition Received | 07/09/2020 |
| Petitioner | Sharon Watson |
To amend regulations to specify that CSACs cannot engage in independent or autonomous
practice regardless of supervision and that such practice may be grounds for disciplinary
action.
Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be filed with the Register of Regulations
and published on August 3, 2020 with comment requested until September 2, 2020. It
will also be placed on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall and available for comments
to be posted electronically.
At its first meeting following the close of comment, which is scheduled for November
6, 2020, the Board will consider the request to amend regulations and all comment
received in support or opposition. The petitioner will be informed of the board's
response and any action it approves.
| Publication Date | 08/03/2020 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 09/02/2020 |