Code of Virginia
Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions
§ 33.2-101. Governor to waive certain state statutory mandates and regulations to expedite certain highway construction projects

Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Code, whenever the Governor finds in his emergency preparedness planning that certain transportation improvements are necessary to avert or respond to a natural disaster, prevent or respond to an act of terrorism, or contribute to military operations during a time of war or state of emergency as defined in § 44-146.16, the Governor may, to the maximum extent not inconsistent with federal law, waive statutory mandates and regulations of any state agency, institution, instrumentality, or political subdivision concerning the issuance of permits or related approvals in order to expedite the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or relocation of such highways, bridges, tunnels, and associated facilities or structures as he deems necessary.
2002, c. 325, § 33.1-223.2:5; 2014, c. 805.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems

Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions

§ 33.2-100. Definitions

§ 33.2-101. Governor to waive certain state statutory mandates and regulations to expedite certain highway construction projects

§ 33.2-102. Authority of cities and towns and certain counties in connection with federal aid

§ 33.2-103. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail

§ 33.2-104. English units of measure

§ 33.2-105. Evidence as to existence of a public highway

§ 33.2-106. Secretary of Transportation to submit annual report on actions taken to increase transit use, etc.

§ 33.2-107. Secretary of Transportation to conduct periodic examination of process

§ 33.2-108. Public hearings prior to undertaking projects requested by institutions of higher education

§ 33.2-109. Policy of the Commonwealth regarding use of highways by motorcycles; discrimination by political subdivisions prohibited

§ 33.2-110. Gates across private roads; leaving gates open; gates across private roads leading to forestlands; penalties

§ 33.2-111. Funding and undertaking of pedestrian or bicycle projects apart from highway projects not prohibited

§ 33.2-112. Sidewalks and walkways for pedestrian traffic

§ 33.2-113. Contributions by cities or towns towards highway building, bridges, etc.

§ 33.2-114. Virginia Aviation Board and Virginia Port Authority powers

§ 33.2-115. Department to establish smart transportation pilot zone

§ 33.2-116. Statewide transportation technology programs to incorporate new technologies and innovations in transportation

§ 33.2-117. Statutes declaring streams and rivers to be highways continued

§ 33.2-118. Mobile food vending in commuter lots in Planning District 8

§ 33.2-119. Limitation on tolling

§ 33.2-120. Efforts to increase CAFE standards