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 regulation: 6VAC15-26, Regulations for Human Subject Research. The purpose of the proposed action is to further define and clarify requirements for obtaining informed consent for human subject research and increase efficiency in the committee review process. Amending the regulation should ensure compliance with legislatively mandated requirements.

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 53.1-5.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 8, 2010.

Agency Contact: John Britton, Director, Research and Management Services, Department of Corrections, 6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23225, telephone (804) 674-3268 ext: 1241, FAX (804) 674-3590, or email john.britton@vadoc.virginia.gov.