West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 220 - Multimodal Transportation Facilities
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Agency 220 – Multimodal Transportation Facilities under Title 220 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules:
📘 Agency 220 Structure
This agency, created under W. Va. Code § 17‑16F, operates within the WV Department of Transportation on June 1, 2022, consolidating the following divisions:
Public Port Authority
State Rail Authority
Division of Public Transit
Aeronautics Commission (code.wvlegislature.gov)
The agency’s mission covers all public ports, railroads, public transit, airports, and air navigation facilities in West Virginia (code.wvlegislature.gov).
🔧 Rules & Regulatory Series
Series 220‑01: Valuation of Used Rolling Stock & Equipment
Scope (§ 220‑1‑1): Lays out methods for valuing used rail equipment to be purchased by the Division (law.cornell.edu).
Authority: Based on WV Code §§ 17‑16F‑5(b) and 17‑16F‑13(f) (law.cornell.edu).
Key Provisions (§ 220‑1‑2):
Equipment ≤ $1 million may be purchased without standard procurement steps (law.cornell.edu).
Valuation process involves two qualified railroad professionals conducting inspections, with value verification from brokers, dealers, or other railroads, and documentation maintained by the Commissioner (law.cornell.edu).
Effective Dates:
Filed: April 12, 2024
Became effective: August 1, 2024
Sunset clause: August 1, 2029 (law.cornell.edu).
Series 220‑02: Aviation Grant Process
Includes several procedural components culminating in Section 220‑2‑7 (Severability):
If a rule conflict arises, state statute takes precedence.
Timeframes for Division operations are mandatory guidelines, not rights-creating provisions (regulations.justia.com).
Most recent update noted through Register Vol. XLII, No. 12, March 21, 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
🧾 Summary Table
| Series | Focus | Effective Date | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220‑01 | Valuation & procurement of used rolling stock/equipment | Filed 4/12/2024Eff. 8/1/2024Expires 8/1/2029 | §§ 17‑16F‑5(b), 17‑16F‑13(f) |
| 220‑02 | Aviation grant processes & procedural guidelines | Latest through 3/21/2025 | § 17‑16F‑5 & procedural rules |
✅ What You Can Do
To review full texts: Access the WV Code of State Rules online—e.g., § 220‑1‑1 through § 220‑1‑2 (valuation) and § 220‑2‑7 (aviation).
For updates: Monitor the WV Secretary of State’s Administrative Law page or the State Register quarterly.
For legislative authority: Refer to WV Code Chapter § 17‑16F, particularly §§ 1 and 5.
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