Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Transportation
Board
Department of Transportation
 
chapter
Public Hearings for the Location and Design of Highway Projects [24 VAC 30 ‑ 380]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation establishes the policies and procedures VDOT will follow when presenting its project-related plans, studies, and technical data for public comment. The Office of the Attorney General has found that this regulation is exempt from the APA under Section 9-6.14:4.1 B 3(effective 10/1/01, 2.2-4002 B3).
State Authority Sections 33.2-210 , 33.2-208 B, Code of Virginia .
Federal Authority National Environmental Policy Act, Part 1506.6, 23 USC 128, 23 CFR Part 771, and 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508
Exempt from APA Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation VDOT seeks public comment regarding the following question:

1. Does the regulation meet the following goals?

- To ensure that VDOT complies with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations concerning public hearings for road projects;
- To comply with federal and state statutory and procedural requirements concerning public participation for highway construction projects; and
- To protect the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
2. Is the regulation written clearly and understandably?
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Susan Keen, P.E.  / State Location and Design Engineer
Address: Location & Design Division, 7th Floor Annex, VDOT
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Susan.Keen.@VDOT.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-2507    FAX: (804)786-5157    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment of CTB regulations per Chapter 805 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/31/2014.
Amend Commissioner title in connection with legislative action
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2011.
Revision to Clarify Wording and Update Statutory References
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/22/2008.
Amendments to Consolidate and Clarify Public Hearing Requirements
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2004.
Amendment to APA-Exempt Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/23/2000.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/12/2022 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/19/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
8/23/2000 Agency Completed Amend