Review 787

Date Filed: 10/16/2006

Notice of Periodic Review

Pursuant to Executive Order 21 (2002), the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) will review its regulation entitled Public Participation Guidelines (16 VAC 20-10-10 et seq.). The purpose of the review is to determine whether the regulation should be amended, or retained in its current form. The review of the regulation will be guided by the principles listed in Executive Order 21 (2002).

The purpose of this regulation is to provide information on the process which the Virginia Apprenticeship Council (Council) will use to gather information and provide opportunities for the public to participate at every stage in the regulatory process.

DOLI and the Council seek public comment on the review of issues related to these regulations, especially the following:

1. Does the regulation meet the following goals?

- Provide maximum opportunity for the public to participate in the regulatory process.

- Ensure that the public is informed of new regulations.

- Ensure that the public has the opportunity to provide comments on regulatory changes.

- Protect the public’s health, safety and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

2. Is the regulation clearly written and easy to understand?

Comments on this regulation are welcome and will be accepted until November 6, 2006. Comments may be mailed to Reba O’Connor, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, Powers-Taylor Building, 13 South 13th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 or e-mailed to reba.oconnor@doli.virginia.gov. Please include your full name and mailing address.

Publication of Notice in the Register and Public Comment Period

Comments Received: 0

Review Result

Retain the regulation with no changes

Attorney General Certification

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