I am a Virginia resident, who is a licensed psychologist and a professor involved in training mental health providers. I also have a trans family member. The proposed regulation is not based on any existing health concerns and will not increase safety of women and girls. There is no evidence that having trans individuals participating in sports or using public facilities increases any risk for girls and women. This is clear in the existing published literature and the reports from the department of justice. The risk for girls and women are almost entirely arises from non-trans males. There is clear data that indicates that efforts such as this have a negative impact on the mental health of trans individuals. As a psychologist who has worked for almost 30 years educating and training the next generation of psychologists, I emphasize the importance of health professionals using the evidence-based literature to guide their decisions. I urge you to follow your profession's ethics and follow the science and reject this proposal.