Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Corrections intends to consider amending the following regulations: 6VAC15-80, Standards for Planning, Design, Construction and Reimbursement of Local Correctional Facilities. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish requirements for planning, design and construction of local and regional correctional facilities, as well as reimbursement guidelines. Revised regulations will provide for easier comprehension by those localities directly affected. The standards include, but are not limited to design requirements for secure local correctional facilities, community custody facilities and lockups, submission schedules for reviews, reimbursement requests, requirements for submission of Community-Based Corrections Plans and planning study, methods of reimbursement, and project documentation.

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

Statutory Authority: § 53.1-5 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on July 8, 2009.

Agency Contact: Brooks Ballard, Architectural & Engineering Services, Department of Corrections, 6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23225, telephone (804) 674-3102, FAX (804) 674-3529, or email brooks.ballard@vadoc.virginia.gov.