Any agency of the executive branch of state government that is authorized to develop a state program to implement any mandates contained in a federal statute shall develop the state program and adopt any necessary regulations using the following criteria:
1. State programs shall be developed by the agency to meet the requirements of federal statutes in good faith with a critical view toward any federal regulations, guidelines, or policies.
2. State programs shall be developed with due consideration of the financial restraints of the Commonwealth, local governments, and the citizens of Virginia.
3. Any state program that implements the goals of the federal statute shall use the most efficient method possible with careful consideration given to cost of the program and the impact of the program on Virginia citizens and local governments, and the long-range public health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the Commonwealth.
1995, c. 604, § 2.1-798; 2001, c. 844.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
Chapter 6 - General Provisions
§ 2.2-600. Standard nomenclature to be employed
§ 2.2-601. General powers of the departments established in this title
§ 2.2-601.1. Certified mail; subsequent, identical mail or notices may be sent by regular mail
§ 2.2-603. Authority of agency directors
§ 2.2-604. Performance of duties assigned to an agency
§ 2.2-604.1. Designation of officials; interests of senior citizens and adults with disabilities
§ 2.2-604.2. Designation of officials; energy manager
§ 2.2-605. Appointment of acting officer in case of temporary disability
§ 2.2-606. Consideration of certain issues in policy development
§ 2.2-607. Reporting transfers of personnel; granting reports
§ 2.2-608. Furnishing reports; Governor authorized to require reports
§ 2.2-608.1. State publications to be made available electronically
§ 2.2-609. Copies of state publications furnished to Librarian of Virginia
§ 2.2-610. Furnishing copies of documents at no cost to law-enforcement officials
§ 2.2-611. Acceptance by departments, etc., of funds from United States; application of funds
§ 2.2-612. Notification to localities of reduction or discontinuation of service
§ 2.2-614.2. Participation in the REAL ID Act of 2005
§ 2.2-614.2:1. Assisting U.S. armed forces in detention of citizen
§ 2.2-614.3. Charitable organization; certain government action prohibited
§ 2.2-614.4. Commercial activities list; publication of notice; opportunity to comment
§ 2.2-614.5. Electric vehicle charging stations
§ 2.2-616. Legislative declaration
§ 2.2-618. State programs to implement federal statutes
§ 2.2-619. Governor to report to the General Assembly
§ 2.2-620. Establishment of the Capitol District as the seat of government of the Commonwealth
§ 2.2-621. Grants by the Commonwealth; certification of employment