1. (1) After reviewing the Safety Considerations of a Proposed Action that has the potential to result in a Reduction of Vehicle-Carrying Capacity, Department staff may recommend a determination that the reduction is required by the Department for Safety purposes.
2. (2) Department staff will use engineering judgment supported by the documented record of Safety Consideration to determine if the Proposed Action is required for Safety.
3. (3) Any Department staff recommendation that a Proposed Action is required by the Department for Safety purposes will be forwarded to the Director and the Chief Engineer prior to Director Determination of Reduction of Vehicle-Carrying Capacity.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.616, 184.619 & 366.205

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 366.215

History

DOT 4-2013, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-13