18VAC15-60 Mold Inspector and Mold Remediator Licensing Regulation

NOTICES OF INTENDED REGULATORY ACTION

Vol. 26 Iss. 1 - September 14, 2009

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

VIRGINIA BOARD FOR ASBESTOS, LEAD, AND HOME INSPECTORS

Chapter 60

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors intends to consider promulgating the following regulations: 18VAC15-60, Mold Inspector and Mold Remediator Licensing Regulation. The purpose of the proposed action is to create a new regulation for licensing of mold inspectors and mold remediators regarding the professional qualifications, the requirements for passing an applicable examination, the proper conduct of board examinations, the proper conduct of individuals licensed by the board, the implementation of exemptions from licensure requirements, and the proper discharge of board duties. The board has the discretion to impose different requirement for licensure for the performance of mold inspections and mold remediation. This regulatory program is mandated by Chapter 358 of the 2009 Acts of Assembly.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 14, 2009.

Agency Contact: David Dick, Executive Director, Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone [phone], FAX [phone], or email [e-mail].

VA.R. Doc. No. R10-2048; Filed August 21, 2009, 8:24 a.m.