Section 70. Appointment of regulatory advisory panel  


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  • A. The agency may appoint a regulatory advisory panel (RAP) to provide professional specialization or technical assistance when the agency determines that such expertise is necessary to address a specific regulatory issue or action or when individuals indicate an interest in working with the agency on a specific regulatory issue or action.

    B. Any person may request the appointment of a RAP and request to participate in its activities. The agency shall determine when a RAP shall be appointed and the composition of the RAP.

    C. A RAP may be dissolved by the agency if:

    1. The proposed text of the regulation is posted on the Town Hall, published in the Virginia Register, or such other time as the agency determines is appropriate; or

    2. The agency determines that the regulatory action is either exempt or excluded from the requirements of the Administrative Process Act.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 25, Issue 02, eff. October 30, 2008.

Statutory Authority

§§ 2.2-4007.02 and 9.1-1110 of the Code of Virginia.