Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to consider amending the following regulation: 2VAC5-60, Rules and Regulations Governing the Operation of Livestock Markets. The purpose of the proposed action is to provide updated language with respect to disease eradication efforts and animal disease traceability.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 3.2-6002 and 3.2-6004 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 30, 2011.

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles C. Broaddus, Program Manager, Office of Veterinary Services, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-2483, FAX (804) 371-2380, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email charles.broaddus@vdacs.virginia.gov.