CODE OF VIRGINIA

GOVERNOR TO WAIVE CERTAIN STATE STATUTORY MANDATES AND REGULATIONS TO EXPEDITE
CERTAIN HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (§ 33.2-101)

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.

HISTORY: 2002, c. 325, § 33.1-223.2:5; 2014, c. 805.