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
Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems
Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions
§ 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
§ 33.2-107. Secretary of Transportation to conduct periodic examination of process
§ 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
§ 33.2-117. Statutes declaring streams and rivers to be highways continued
§ 33.2-118. Mobile food vending in commuter lots in Planning District 8