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: 6VAC15-40, Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups. The purpose of the proposed action is to review and update the regulation, as necessary, to address operational and supervision issues related to inmate access to physical activities, medical copayments, staff training, and frequency of inspections. Additional amendments may include document organization as it applies to audit and compliance 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; 53.1-68, and 53.1-131 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on March 4, 2009.

Agency Contact: William Wilson, Compliance and Accreditation Unit, Department of Corrections, 6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23225, telephone (804) 674-3499, FAX (804) 674-3587, or email william.t.wilson@vadoc.virginia.gov.