PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKINGVol. 25 Iss. 22 - July 06, 2009
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Agency Decision
Title of Regulation: 18VAC60-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene.
Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Name of Petitioner: Len Futerman.
Nature of Petitioner's Request: To amend regulations for anesthesia in dental offices for consistency with guidelines of the American Dental Association, as amended in October of 2007.
Agency Decision: Request denied.
Statement of Reasons for Decision: At the meeting, the board concluded that current regulations are adequate to protect the public and that any changes to the sedation and anesthesia regulations should be addressed in the regulatory review process currently underway. The Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists had commented on the petition and suggested that changes in response to the petition would be confusing in the current review process.
Agency Contact: Elaine J. Yeatts, Agency Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4688, FAX (804) 527-4434, or email elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov.
VA.R. Doc. No. R09-12; Filed June 16, 2009, 3:32 p.m.
BOARD OF PHARMACY
Agency Decision
Title of Regulation: 18VAC110-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy.
Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Name of Petitioner: Eric D. Hampton.
Nature of Petitioner's Request: Amend regulations pertaining to automated devices for dispensing and administration of drugs to use the activity reports rather than having a nurse or other licensed person sign for the delivery.
Agency Decision: Request granted.
Statement of Reasons for Decision: The board will publish a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to receive additional comment on the proposal and consider amending its regulation.
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Scott Russell, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 662-9911, FAX (804) 662-9313, or email scotti.russell@dhp.virginia.gov.
VA.R. Doc. No. R09-14; Filed June 17, 2009, 11:06 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNSELING
Agency Decision
Titles of Regulations: 18VAC115-20. Regulations Governing Licensed Professional Counselors.
18VAC115-50. Regulations Governing Marriage and Family Therapists.
Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Name of Petitioner: Dr. Roy Woodruff.
Nature of Petitioner's Request: To amend regulations to recognize the American Association of Pastoral Counselors as a professional organization that can provide education and training required to qualify a licensee as a supervisor of residents.
Agency Decision: Request granted.
Statement of Reasons for Decision: On June 5, 2009, the board acted in favor of the petition provided there was no negative comment during the comment period that ended on June 10. The board decided to promulgate the amendments in a fast-track action since there is no controversy expected and the changes will provide licensees and supervisors with additional options for continuing education and training.
Agency Contact: Evelyn B. Brown, Executive Director, Board of Counseling, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4441, FAX (804) 527-4435, or email evelyn.brown@dhp.virginia.gov.
VA.R. Doc. No. R09-22; Filed June 15, 2009, 2:16 p.m.
