| 4/13/2023 2:17 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | Board of Physical Therapy |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Erin Barrett (804)367-4688 erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Corie Tillman Wolf Executive Director (804)367-4674 ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Chapter Affected: | |
| 18 vac 112 - 20: | Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: Sections 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3473 through 54.1-3483 Federal: |
| Date Petition Received | 04/13/2023 |
| Petitioner | Joseph Gianfortoni |
The petitioner requests that the Board amend its regulations to define "invasive procedure."
The petitioner additionally requests that the Board amend its regulations to define
the "practice of pelvic floor therapy" as a non-invasive procedure.
Agency Plan
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations
on May 8, 2023. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town
Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on May
8, 2023 and will close on June 7, 2023. The Board will consider the petition and all
comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment,
currently scheduled for August 10, 2023. The petitioner will be notified of the Board's
decision after that meeting.
| Publication Date | 05/08/2023 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 06/07/2023 |