Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
 
Agency
Department of Transportation
 
Board
Department of Transportation
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations Governing Relocation Assistance [24 VAC 30 ‑ 41]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation is intended to replace 24 VAC 30-40-10 et seq. under the same title by entirely rewriting the existing regulation to clarify policies and procedures, add sample calculations for payments, and streamlining the process VDOT will use to provide relocation assistance as required by federal and state law.
State Authority Sections 33.2-221 and 25.1-402 , Code of Virginia .
Federal Authority Public Law 91-646, as amended (42 USC Section 4601 et seq.)
46 CFR Part 24
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation The goals of the replacement regulation are:

·To comply with the requirements of federal and state law;
·To ensure that the implementation of the regulations is uniform and consistent statewide;
·To administer relocation services to displacees in a fair, impartial manner;
·To ensure that the provisions of the regulations are clearly understood by all participants;
·To receive satisfactory audit reports; and
·To protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Lori Snider  / Director, Right of Way and Utilities Division
Address: Va. Dept. of Transportation
1401 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Lori.Snider@vdot.virgina.gov
Telephone: (804)786-2923    FAX: (804)786-1706    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend regulations pursuant to Chapter 218 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 10/01/2014.
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.
APA-Exempt Revision due to Passage of Chapter 452 of 2006 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/26/2006.
Revisions due to Change in Federal Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/06/2005.
Replace existing Rules and Regulations Governing Relocation Assistance with new regulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/21/2001.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/12/2022 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/12/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is