The DC Code: § 8-1422 Definitions.

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:

1

"Capitol Exclusion Zone" means all points within 2. 2 miles of the United States Capitol Building; provided, that the Capitol Exclusion Zone shall not extend beyond the geographic boundaries of the District of Columbia.

2

"Emergency" means an unanticipated, temporary situation that threatens the immediate safety of individuals or property, as determined by the District Department of Transportation.

3

"Person" means an individual or a commercial entity.

4

"Practical alternative route" means a route:

A

Which lies entirely outside the Capitol Exclusion Zone; and

B

Whose use would not make shipment of the materials in question cost-prohibitive.

Historical and Statutory

Temporary Addition of Section For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 3 of Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Temporary Act of 2005 (D.C. Law 16-2, May 14, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 5425). Emergency Act Amendments For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-43, February 15, 2005, 52 DCR 3048). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-90, June 1, 2005, 52 DCR 5428). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Second Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-236, December 22, 2005, 53 DCR 245). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-325, March 23, 2006, 53 DCR 2576). Legislative History of Laws For Law 16-80, see notes following § 8-1421. DC CODE § 8-1422 Current through December 11, 2012

Credits

(Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-80, § 3, 53 DCR 1047.)