Tha Notice of Intended Regulatory Action published in the Va, Register of Regulations on 12-14-2015, concerning the prohibition of carrying concealed handguns in Executive Branch offices states that a Public Hearing will NOT be held at the proposed regulation stage. I/we request that a Public Hearing be held during the proposed regulation stage for the intended regulations prohibiting carrying concealed handguns in Executive Branch offices. Given the state-wide impact, I /we request that a public hearing be scheduled throughout the Commonwealth to allow all to comment without excessive cost.