11/16/2009 1:47 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: | Board of Dentistry |
Regulatory Coordinator: | ()- |
Agency Contact: | Sandra Reen Executive Director (804)367-4437 sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov |
Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
Chapter Affected: | |
18 vac 60 - 20: | Virginia Board of Dentistry Regulations |
Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 27 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
Date Petition Received | 05/21/2009 |
Petitioner | Robert J. Haddad |
To amend regulations to: 1) eliminate the distinction between conscious sedation and
deep sedation since deep sedation is a likely result; 2) institute a permitting process
with inspection of dental offices to ensure they are appropriately equipped to handle
an emergency situation; and 3) create an Anesthesia Review Committee to assist the
profession and the public with issues relating to anxiety/pain control/sedation in
dentistry.
Agency Plan
The Board is requesting public comment on the petition to amend rules to amend regulations
relating to sedation and anesthesia. Following a public comment period, the Board
will consider its action on the petition at its meeting on September 11, 2009.
Publication Date | 06/22/2009 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
Comment End Date | 07/22/2009 |
Take no action
Agency Response Date | 09/11/2009 |
Since the Board is currently conducting a periodic review of regulations, including
those pertaining to administration of sedation and anesthesia, it did not choose to
initiate rulemaking outside out that review process to address the recommendations
of the petition. Additionally, the Board does not have statutory authority for the
issuance of a sedation/anesthesia permit, and it does not intend to pursue legislation
for such authority. Therefore, the Board denied the petition for rulemaking but will
be examining the rules for sedation and anesthesia during its periodic review.