| Notice Filed with SOS |
01/21/2014 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2014-00053.RTF |
| Statutory Authority |
42-4-106(7)(a) and (b) C.R.S., 42-20-301(3), C.R.S. and Title 49 CFR parts 100 to 177. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
traffic regulations for tunnels on state highways, including the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The Transportation Commission has revised the Rules Governing the Use of tunnels on State Highways in order to update state and federal statutory references, clarify and simplify language, and provide an easily understandable guide for use of the tunnels on state highways and specifically the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels. Section 42-4-106(7)(a), C.R.S., provides the Transportation Commission with authority to adopt rules concerning the operation of any motor vehicle and commercial vehicle in any tunnel which is a part of the state highway system. Pursuant to § 42-4-106(7)(b), C.R.S., the Department may prohibit or regulate the operation of any motor vehicle and commercial vehicle which transports any article, deemed to be dangerous, in any tunnel which is part of the state highway system. Further, § 42-20-301(3), C.R.S., provides authority to the Transportation Commission to regulate hours of operation of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels on Interstate 70. |
| Comments |
The attached red-line draft shows changes from the Temporary Rules adopted by the Transportation Commission on January 16, 2014. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
|
| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
|
| Hearing Date |
03/28/2014 |
| Hearing Time |
02:00 PM |
| Hearing Location |
CDOT, 4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Denver, CO 80222 |
| Contact Name |
Mary Frances Nevans |
| Contact Title |
Rules Administrator |
| Contact Telephone |
(303) 757-9723 |
| Contact email |
maryfrances.nevans@state.co.us |