Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Forensic Science Board intends to consider promulgating the following regulations: 6VAC40-60, DNA Data Bank Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to develop regulations for obtaining information from the Virginia DNA data bank and procedures for verifying the identity and authority of persons requesting information from the Virginia DNA data bank.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 19.2-310.5 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: September 1, 2010.

Agency Contact: Stephanie Merritt, Department Counsel, Department of Forensic Science, 700 North Fifth Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-6848, FAX (804) 786-6857, or email stephanie.merritt@dfs.virginia.gov.