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1.Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.Permit.
A traffic movement permit must be obtained from the department for any project that generates 100 or more passenger car equivalents at peak hour. A person receiving a permit under this section is not required to obtain a permit pursuant to section 704.
3.Exemptions.
A permit is not required for any project reviewed under Title 38, section 1310‑N, 1319‑R or 1319‑X. A permit is not required for any project exempt from review under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 pursuant to Title 38, section 488, subsection 7 or subsection 18.
4.Registered municipalities.
The department may register municipalities for issuing traffic movement permits unde
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1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Permit.
A traffic movement permit must be obtained from the department for any project that generates 100 or more passenger car equivalents at peak hour. A person receiving a permit under this section is not required to obtain a permit pursuant to section 704.
3.
Exemptions.
A permit is not required for any project reviewed under Title 38, section 1310‑N, 1319‑R or 1319‑X. A permit is not required for any project exempt from review under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6 pursuant to Title 38, section 488, subsection 7 or subsection 18.
4.
Registered municipalities.
The department may register municipalities for issuing traffic movement permits under this section for projects generating 100 or 200 passenger car equivalents at peak hours upon finding that:
5.
Reconsideration.
Requests for reconsideration by the commissioner under this subsection must be made in accordance with this subsection. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit a person's lawful right to appeal a final agency action.
6.
Fees.
The department shall assess fees for the issuance and processing of a permit under this section. Fees may not exceed $500 for issuance of a permit following a scoping meeting as described in section 704‑A, subsection 2, paragraph B, with no further review. Fees may not exceed $2,000 for issuance of a permit requiring review beyond a scoping meeting.
7.
Consolidation.
If an applicant is required to obtain both a permit from the department pursuant to this section and a permit under the site location of development laws from the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 6, the applicant may either apply individually to each agency for the appropriate permit or request that the department and the Department of Environmental Protection provide a consolidated application process.
8.
Modification of existing permits.
A permit issued under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 6 prior to the effective date of this section may be modified by the department to address issues relating to traffic movement and adequate provision of roads. At the department's request, a person holding such a permit shall send a copy of the permit application to the department and to the Department of Environmental Protection. The department shall notify the Department of Environmental Protection of any substantive changes in the permit and shall provide that department with a copy of the final revised permit.
9.
Rules.
Rules adopted under this section are major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
10.
Violation.
A violation of this section or the rules adopted pursuant to this section is punishable by a fine of not more than $100 per day per violation. The fine begins to accrue 30 days after the Department of Transportation sends notice of the violation to the landowner. The department shall establish procedures for administrative enforcement of this section, establishing fines and reconsideration and appeals of enforcement actions.