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: 6VAC15-28, Regulations for Public/Private Joint Venture Work Programs Operated in a State Correctional Facility. The purpose of the proposed action is to govern the form and review process for proposed agreements between the Director of the Department of Corrections and a public or private entity to operate a work program in a state correctional facility. There have been changes to the Code of Virginia related to "Work Programs and Agreements with Other Entities" that may require amendments to this regulation.

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 and 53.1-45.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on December 10, 2008.

Agency Contact: Janice Dow, Policy and Initiatives Unit Manager, Department of Corrections, 6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23261, telephone (804) 674-3303 ext: 1128, FAX (804) 674-3017, or email janice.dow@vadoc.virginia.gov.