The rulemaking was initiated to amend the rules governing the operation of food services. The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to update the definitions, departmental titles and rule references. The changes allow the choice of diet for inmates in special housing. The rules specify where to obtain a copy of the Dietary Reference Intakes of the Food and Nutrition Board and the reasons for deviation from the master menu. New provisions relating to sanitation and the preparation and preservation of food are provided. The reasons for immediate removal from the vegan meal pattern are amended. Form DC4-668, Diet Attendance Roster, is incorporated to track inmates on vegan and therapeutic diets. Consequences for missing vegan meal plans or therapeutic diet meals are provided.