Part III. Public Participation
7VAC10-10-60. Notice of intended regulatory action.
When the director deems it necessary to develop new regulations or make changes to an existing regulation, a "Notice of Intended Regulatory Action" (form RR01) will be published in the Virginia Register. This notice will invite those interested in providing input to notify the department of their interest. This notice will contain a brief and concise statement of the proposed regulation or change in the regulation and invite interested persons to provide written comment on the subject matter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 2.2-1403 and 2.2-4007 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR486-01-01 § 3.1, eff. February 13, 1991.
7VAC10-10-70. Identification of interested persons.
The department shall identify persons whom it believes would be interested in or affected by the regulation. To do so, the department will use the following:
1. A directory or listing of minority businesses maintained by the department;
2. A listing of persons who request to be placed on the mailing list;
3. A listing of persons who previously participated in public proceedings concerning related subjects or issues; and
4. The department may also use other mailing lists or publish a notice of a public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 2.2-1403 and 2.2-4007 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR486-01-01 § 3.2, eff. February 13, 1991.
7VAC10-10-80. Informational proceeding.
The director or any representative designated for such purpose may hold informational proceedings on any new regulation or proposed changes to existing regulations. In notifying the public, the department shall file a "Notice of Meeting" (form RR06) with the Virginia Register of Regulations. Such persons desiring to comment shall be encouraged to provide a written copy of their statement to the department.
Statutory Authority
§§ 2.2-1403 and 2.2-4007 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR486-01-01 § 3.3, eff. February 13, 1991.