Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Transportation (VDOT) intends to consider amending 24VAC30-73, Access Management Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to undertake a comprehensive review of the regulation, which enables VDOT to control access to state highways and set standards and policies for the entrances that provide this access. The intent of this action is to remove redundant or obsolete language, with the goal of identifying opportunities for regulatory reduction and streamlining in accordance with Executive Order 19 (2022). In addition, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, VDOT is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, 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: § 33.2-245 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: September 27, 2023.

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

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 24VAC30-92, Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements. Chapter 425 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly directs the Department of Transportation (VDOT) to convene a stakeholder advisory group for the purpose of developing and recommending amendments to the Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements (SSAR) of the CTB. This mandate requires that the regulatory provisions of the SSARs contain flexibility related to its connectivity elements. VDOT established the stakeholder advisory group, which was composed of representatives from the development industry, local governments, environmental advocacy organizations, and VDOT. The purpose of the proposed action is to implement the changes recommended by the advisory group and adopted by the CTB.

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 33.2-334 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: September 27, 2023.

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

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 24VAC30-121, Comprehensive Roadside Management Program. The purpose of the proposed action is to undertake a comprehensive review of the regulation, which establishes a program that enables private businesses, civic organizations, communities, individuals, and local governments to improve the appearance and safety of a state-maintained right-of-way by participating in project development, establishment, and maintenance of landscaping activities within the right-of-way. The intent of this action is to remove redundant or obsolete language, with the goal of identifying opportunities for regulatory reduction and streamlining in accordance with Executive Order 19 (2022). 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 terminated, 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 33.2-265 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: September 27, 2023.

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