3 Va. Admin. Code § 5-11-70 - Appointment of regulatory advisory panel

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.

Notes

3 Va. Admin. Code § 5-11-70

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 25, Issue 6, eff. December 24, 2008.

Statutory Authority

§§ 2.2-4007.02, 4.1-103 and 4.1-111 of the Code of Virginia.