Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC120-30, Regulations Governing Polygraph Examiners. The purpose of the proposed action is to conduct a review and, where necessary, amend the regulations to reflect statutory changes, industry changes (especially those that involve technological advances in equipment and training), and changes suggested by its regulants and members of the public during the board’s normal course of operations.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-1801 of the Code of Virginia.

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

Agency Contact: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-6166, FAX (804) 527-4401, or email polygraph@dpor.virginia.gov.