On this Periodic Review

? Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2011) and §§2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Corrections is conducting a periodic review of 6VAC15-45, Regulations for Private Management and Operation of Prison Facilities. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the regulations should be terminated, amended, or retained in their current form.
? The review of the regulations will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (2011) (http://www.governor.virginia.gov/PolicyOffice/ExecutiveOrders/2010/EO-14.cfm) and §2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+2.2-4007.1). Public comment is sought on the review of any issue related to the regulations, including whether the regulations (i) are necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimize the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) are clearly written and easily understandable.
? The comment period begins August 15, 2011, and ends at 5:00 p.m. on September 7, 2011. Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website (www.townhall.virginia.gov). Comments may also be sent to Jim Bruce, Agency Regulatory Coordinator, Virginia Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 26963, Richmond Virginia 23261-6963, telephone (804)674-3303, extension 1130, FAX (804)674-3017, e-mail James.Bruce@vadoc.Virginia.gov. Commenters should include full name and address.
? Following the close of the public comment period, a report of the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

CLOSED     Opened on 8/15/2011 and Ended on 9/7/2011