On this Periodic Review
Review Announcement
Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is conducting a periodic review of 2VAC 5-520, Rules and Regulations Governing Testing of Milk for Milkfat, Protein, and Lactose Content By Automated Instrument Methods.
The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (2010) (http://www.governor.virginia.gov/Issues/ExecutiveOrders/2010/EO-14.cfm) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia (http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?000+cod+2.2-4007.1).
The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
The comment period begins November 5, 2012, and ends on November 26, 2012.
Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to John A. Beers, Program Supervisor, P. O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA, 23218, (804) 786-1452, (phone), (804) 371-7792 (fax), John.Beers@vdacs.virginia.gov (email).
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
CLOSED Opened on 11/5/2012 and Ended on 11/26/2012
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2 comments
Comment Title | Commenter | |
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Testing of Milk by Automated Methods | Tony Banks, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation | 11/19/12 3:49 pm |
Rules and Regulations Governing Testing of Milk | Eric Paulson, Virginia State Dairymen's Association | 11/24/12 1:10 pm |