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 24VAC30-61, Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities. 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). This regulation establishes the rules by which transporters of hazardous materials are governed while traveling through state-owned bridge-tunnel facilities. The intent of this action is to ensure the regulation comports 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a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is 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 33.2-300 of the Code of Virginia.

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.