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 amending 24VAC35-60, Ignition Interlock Program Regulations. The primary purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to incorporate the use of global positioning system technology to more effectively detect and prosecute ignition interlock circumvention cases. Other proposed amendments include (i) adding conditions under which an ignition interlock service provider or technician may be decertified for cause; (ii) bringing the decertification appeal process into compliance with the Administrative Process Act; and (iii) making other minor changes with regard to ignition interlock device operation, installation, and calibration.

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

Statutory Authority: § 18.2 -270.2 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 4, 2020.

Agency Contact: Richard Foy, Field Service Specialist, Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, 701 East Franklin Street, Suite 1110, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786‑5895, or email rfoy@vasap.virginia.gov.