8/7/2020 10:43 am
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Social Work
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 140 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 37 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 08/07/2020
Petitioner Michael Beattie
 Petitioner's Request
To pause the time limit or deadline for completion of supervised experience during an emergency declared by the Governor. The effective date would be retroactive to February 20, 2020.
 Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition was filed with the Register of Regulations and will be published on August 31, 2020 with comment accepted through September 30, 2020. The petition is also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.viginia.gov. The petition and any comment will be considered by the Board at its next meeting following the close of comment, which is scheduled for November 6, 2020. The petitioner will be informed of its decision following that meeting.
Publication Date 08/31/2020  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 09/30/2020