Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program intends to consider repealing 24VAC35-40, Certification Requirements Manual and  promulgating 24VAC35-41, Certification Requirements Manual. The purpose of the proposed action is to develop certification guidelines to establish and ensure the maintenance of minimum standards and criteria for program operations and performance, accounting, auditing, public information and administrative procedures for local alcohol safety action programs as required by § 18.2-271.2 of the Code of Virginia.

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

Statutory Authority: § 18.2-271.2 of the Code of Virginia.

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

Agency Contact: Richard L. Foy, Technical Instructor, Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, 701 East Franklin Street, Suite 1110, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-5895, FAX (804) 786-6286, or email rfoy.vasap@state.va.us.