12/3/2010 3:54 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: | State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services |
Regulatory Coordinator: | Linda B. Grasewicz (804)786-0040 linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov |
Agency Contact: | Linda B. Grasewicz Regulatory Coordinator (804)786-0040 linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov |
Contact Address: | Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 1220 Bank Street Richmond, VA 23218-1797 |
Chapter Affected: | |
12 vac 35 - 115: | Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services |
Statutory Authority: |
State: Section 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia Federal: |
Date Petition Received | 09/14/2010 |
Petitioner | Steven Shoon |
Amend 12 VAC 35-115-100 provision (A)(1)(d) to add the Internet to the list of resources
that an individual has the right to see, hear or receive and add an additional requirement
for the provider to document the criteria for removal of restrictions.
Agency Plan
The Board anticipates it will consider public comments on this request at its November
30, 2010 meeting and will then determine what appropriate action is required.
Publication Date | 01/03/2011 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
Comment End Date | 11/01/2010 |
Take no action
Agency Response Date | 12/03/2010 |
Adding the Internet to the list of resources would require every private and public
provider offer Internet access to individuals receiving services, which may not even
be possible. Adding the Internet to the list would result in significant additional
costs for both public and private providers.