TITLE 24. TRANSPORTATION AND MOTOR VEHICLES

COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) intends to consider amending 24VAC30-50, Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Waysides and Rest Areas; and 24VAC30-100, Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Parking Lots and Environs. The purpose of the proposed action is to undertake a general review of the regulation in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Order 19 (2022). The regulations (i) establish overall policies, procedures, and conditions under which waysides and rest areas under the control of the CTB may be used, such as operating hours and prohibited and restricted activities, and (ii) establish the rules and conditions governing the use of, and activities that may be conducted in, parking lots and related environs under the control of the CTB, such as restrictions on parking, prohibited activities, and activities that may be performed under a permit from the Commissioner of Highways. The intent of this action is to ensure the regulations comport with statute and applicable federal requirements, organize and clarify text, and reduce regulatory burdens.

In addition, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the CTB is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of 24VAC30-50 and 24VAC30-100 to determine whether these regulations should be repealed, amended, or retained in their current forms. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to these regulations, including whether the regulations (i) are necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimize the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) are clearly written and easily understandable.

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

Statutory Authority:

§§ 33.2-210 and 33.2-246 of the Code of Virginia (24VAC30-50).

§§ 33.2-118 and 33.2-210 of the Code of Virginia (24VAC30-100).

Public Comment Deadline: September 25, 2024.

Agency Contact: Jo Anne Maxwell, Director, Governance and Legislative Affairs, Department of Transportation, 1401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-1830, or email joanne.maxwell@vdot.virginia.gov.