Georgia Administrative Code

The following words used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context thereof indicates another meaning: (a) Act: Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act, Act 487, Georgia Laws of 1979, p. 789. (b) Exclusive Use Vehicle: A vehicle designed or used exclus…

(1) Permits are required for all loads of liquified natural gas (LNG), all loads of polychlorinated biphenal (PCB), and all loads of radioactive materials which are transported on an exclusive use vehicle, or are spent fuels, or have a Transportation Index in excess of 50, or whi…

(1) No single trip permit shall be issued authorizing in excess of five (5) travel days for the movement specified. (2) No permit shall be required for movements of weaponry or other classified loads when being moved by the U.S. Department of Energy, on government owned vehicles,…

In addition to compliance with any other conditions imposed on the issuance of a particular permit, any person receiving a permit from the Department thereby certifies that he will comply or has complied (as applicable herein) with the following conditions governing the operation…

In addition to the conditions set forth in Rule 672-10-.04,"Conditions Applying to All Permits", above, the following special conditions shall apply to the movements of the vehicles or loads specified below: (a) Prior notification shall be required for all loads that must have a …

(1) Letters of Intent to move hazardous materials, applications for permits, and permit fees shall be addressed to the Office of Permits and Enforcement, State Department of Transportation, 940 Virginia Avenue, Building One, Hapeville, Georgia 30354 (telephone--area code 404-656-…

(1) O.C.G.A. § 32-6-174 grants the Department authority to promulgate reasonable regulations governing the installation, construction, maintenance, renewal, removal, and relocation of pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, poles, towers, tracks, traffic and other such signals, an…

The following words when used in Chapter 672-11 shall have the following meanings: (a) "Annual Permit Fee" means the yearly amount due for a Permit approved by Department on or after January 1, 2022 that is associated with the ongoing management of the Public Rights-of-Way obtain…

(1) The Department shall follow the same policies, procedures, and standards for approving Permits for the installation of Non-Communication Utility facilities on Public Rights of Way as set out in the UAM. (2) In addition to the requirements of the UAM, a Non-Communications Util…

(1) Issuance of Permits. a. This Section 672-11-.04 applies only to Permits for use of the Public Rights-of-Way by Communications Utilities. The Department shall follow the same policies, procedures, and standards for approving Permits for the installation of Communication Utilit…

Chapter 12 of the Rules and Regulations lists the grant programs of the Georgia Department of Transportation in description as a prerequisite to making grants as required by "The Fair and Open Grants Act of 1993" (Code 1981, Section 28-5-120, enacted by Georgia Legislation 1993, …

(1) Scope and Purpose. To provide grants to urbanized areas to fund capital projects, operating assistance, and for transportation-related planning. (2) Terms and Conditions. All eligible applicants under 200,000 population must complete an application as outlined in the Georgia …

(1) Scope and Purpose. To provide grants that help support work elements and activities resulting in balanced and comprehensive intermodal transportation planning in metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes. (2) Terms and Conditions. All MPOs must complete an …

(1) Scope and Purpose. To provide grants to public transit agencies to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment, and to construct bus-related facilities. (2) Terms and Conditions. All eligible applicants in urbanized areas and rural areas must complete an a…

(1) Scope and Purpose. To provide capital and operating assistance to rural areas (under 50,000 population). (2) Terms and Conditions. All eligible applicants in rural areas must complete an application as outlined in the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) State Manageme…

(1) Scope and Purpose. To provide financial assistance for capital projects to preserve and improve local rail freight service. (2) Terms and Conditions. The recipient must adhere to federal laws and regulations as specified in the federal grant agreement and, 49 CFR part 266 and…

(1) Scope and Purpose. Airport capital improvement projects eligible and justified to receive federal funding under the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program. (2) Terms and Conditions. Provides State Grants for Non-Federal share of the project costs based on…

(1) Scope and Purpose. Maintenance and operational safety airport projects. (2) Terms and Conditions. Provides up to 75% State funding assistance for construction. Airport Sponsors can use local funds or in-kind services, based on requirements and approval of the Aviation Program…

(1) Scope and Purpose. Airport projects that aid aircraft in their approach path to a landing area. (2) Terms and Conditions. Provides up to 75% State funding assistance for construction and engineering costs. Airport Sponsors can use local funds or in-kind services, based on req…

(1) Scope and Purpose. To provide capital assistance for each Local Government (County/City) to maintain through resurfacing the roads and streets within their respective transportation system. (2) Terms and Conditions. Each Local Government must submit a priority list of desired…

(1) Scope and Purpose. To provide capital assistance for each Local Government (County/City) to maintain and improve the roads and drainage within their respective transportation systems. (2) Terms and Conditions. Each Local Government must submit a priority list of desired proje…

The following words when used in Chapter 672-13 shall have the following meaning unless the context thereof indicates another meaning: (a) "Applicant" means any pipeline company that requests the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to exercise the right …

(a) Subject to the provisions, conditions, and restrictions of these rules and of O.C.G.A. Secs. 22-3-80 through 22-3-85, Petroleum Pipeline companies are granted the power to acquire property or interests in property by eminent domain for the purpose of an Expansion, an Extensio…

(a) All applications for a Certificate must be submitted to the Department electronically. A copy of the Applicant's Articles of Incorporation and amendments thereto shall be submitted concurrently with the application. When the New Petroleum Pipeline or proposed Extension is exp…

The Applicant shall supply the Commissioner with any such additional information or data as may be determined necessary by the Commissioner.

(a) Notice of Application. Within ten (10) days of the filing of a complete application for a Certificate as set forth in section 672-13-.03 of this chapter, notice of the application and the proposed route must be published by the Applicant in the legal organ of each county thro…

The Department will schedule a reasonable number of public meetings regarding the application for a Certificate prior to a final decision being rendered. In no event will fewer than two (2) public meetings be held regarding any application. Notice of the public meetings will be p…

(a) In making a decision as to whether to grant a Certificate, the Commissioner shall consider the following: (1) Whether existing Petroleum Pipelines or distribution systems are adequate to meet the reasonable public needs; (2) The volume of demand for such petroleum, and whethe…

The issuance or denial of a Certificate may be reviewed by a judge of the superior court of the county in which the pipeline company has an agent and place of doing business. The review shall be by petition filed within 30 days of the date of approval or disapproval of the applic…

Prior to initiating eminent domain proceedings or threatening to do so, the Petroleum Pipeline Company shall cause to be delivered to each landowner whose property may be condemned a written notice containing the following language in boldface type: CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 12 AND ART…

(1) Through the adoption of these rules, the State Transportation Board recognizes the need to balance the interests of maintaining the beauty of the State and a healthy environment for its citizens with the need to provide the citizens of the state and the traveling public with …

The following words when used in Chapter 672-14 shall have the following meanings unless the context thereof indicates another meaning: (a) "Advertising Message": Any notice using symbols, pictures, numbers, words, or combination thereof designed to attract public attention or pa…

(1) Any person, firm, or corporation with a conforming or nonconforming sign that has been legally permitted and erected, and maintained adjacent to the rights-of-way of the Interstate and Primary Highway Systems, may apply for a vegetation management permit for relief from a scr…

Upon submittal of an application with appropriate fees and vegetation management plan, the Department will determine if the sign permit is current, with no pending violations and meets the requirements of Georgia law. (a) If the Department determines that the sign permit is not c…

(1) The Vegetation Management Permit authorizes one or more of the following actions: (a) Vegetation within the viewing zone shall be selectively removed, pruned or trimmed, in accordance with good landscaping practices pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-6-75.3 and all requirements set for…

(1) The permit fees cover the direct and indirect costs associated with the administration of the permit and inspection of the site, and are due in the following amounts: Application Review and Permit fee $ 400.00 Annual Renewal fee $ 50.00 (2) An annual renewal fee shall continu…

Failure to comply with these rules and regulations or the Department's Manual of Guidance after notification may result in immediate suspension or revocation of the vegetation management permit on file, forfeiture of bonds or permanent denial of any future vegetation management p…

The Department shall have the right to terminate the Permit by giving thirty (30) days notice in writing of the termination and date of such termination to permittee if the permittee fails to perform or violates any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Vegetation Managem…

Any work performed within the limits of the Department's right-of-way shall be done in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other applicable Department safety guidelines. Nothing in this rule shall be construed to give permission to service sign struc…

In the event an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of their application, or revocation or non-renewal of their Vegetation Management permit, the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," shall apply.

(a) "AASHTO": The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. (b) "Average Daily Traffic" (ADT): The volume of traffic typical in a 24 hour period. (c) "Clearing Sight Distance": The distance required for a vehicle to safely pass over and clear a crossing …

The rules to establish the criteria for closure of highway-rail grade crossings are promulgated in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 32-6-193.1 for use by both the Department and local governing authorities. The intent is to enhance public safety for both vehicular and train traff…

Any railroad may file a petition requesting an order to eliminate a highway-rail grade crossing on any public road. The petition shall include a location map showing the crossing, the corresponding railroad crossing inventory number, and the name of the city and/or county in whic…

The Department in respect to state highways, the county governing authority in respect to county roads or the municipality governing authority in respect to city streets shall determine if the highway-rail grade crossing shall remain open or should be eliminated. This determinati…

(a) Any railroad aggrieved by an order of a local governing authority in accordance with a crossing on a local road may request a review by the GDOT in accordance with O.C.G.A. 32-6-193.1(c)(3). 1. The railroad shall submit an appeal to the GDOT, Railroad Crossing Program Manager…

(1) It is the policy of the Department to consider the feasibility of private involvement in projects the Department undertakes pursuant to Sections 32-2-78, 32-2-79, 32-2-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The objectives of the Department's Public-Private Partnerships…

The following terms, as used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context thereof indicates to the contrary: (a) "Board": The State Transportation Board. (b) "Commissioner": The Commissioner of the State Department of Transportation. (c) "Department": The…

The Department will establish Guidelines for a Public-Private Partnership process that may provide, among other things, requirements and procedures for solicitations, public involvement process, public notice opportunities, and review and approval steps to negotiate and execute a…

(1) Applicability. If the Department decides to procure a Public-Private Partnership, it will solicit participation through a procurement process in accordance with the requirements of these Rules. Such procurement process may involve, without limitations, Request for Qualificati…