The analysis includes an evaluation of any unintended consequences the new rule may have and assessment of any less intrusive and more cost effective alternatives. The EIA must also include information on the number and types of entities affected by a regulatory action, and on the effects the regulation will have on particular localities, on employment, and on the use and value of private property. The Department has 45 days from the date of submission to complete its economic analysis. EIAs can be found on the Stage Information page for each proposed regulatory action. Guidance documents are developed by state agencies to provide general information to agency staff or the public on how to implement or interpret state law or agency regulations.
Guidance documents are often helpful in understanding how agencies apply and enforce regulations.
Links to guidance document lists can be found on Board and Chapter Information pages. The Virginia Register of Regulations is the official publication of legal record in Virginia for regulatory actions. Citations to the Register are available on each Stage Information page of the Town Hall.