West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 220 - Multimodal Transportation Facilities
🏛️ Legislative Framework
Agency 220 operates under the authority of the West Virginia Legislature, specifically:
West Virginia Code §17-16F-4: Grants the Division powers to promote, supervise, and support safe, adequate, and efficient transportation throughout the state, including preserving roadway, railroad, waterway, and airway facilities, and facilitating economic development through transportation infrastructure.
West Virginia Code §17-16F-13(f): Provides guidelines for the acquisition of rolling stock and equipment by the Division, including valuation procedures and exceptions to standard purchasing protocols.
🚆 Key Provisions
1. Valuation of Used Rolling Stock and Equipment (W. Va. Code R. §220-1-2)
Acquisition Threshold: The Division may acquire rolling stock and equipment valued at $1,000,000 or less without adhering to the provisions of W. Va. Code §5A-3, et seq.
Valuation Procedure:
Two qualified individuals with expertise in the railroad industry inspect the proposed equipment.
The Commissioner verifies the current market value through consultations with railroad equipment dealers, brokers, or other railroads.
Documentation, including signed price quotes and statements of value, is maintained on file at the Division's office.
Documentation: The Division must maintain a signed price quote from the vendor, the Commissioner's justification, and the statements of value from independent dealers, brokers, or railroads on file at the office of the Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities.
2. Matching Grant Process (W. Va. Code R. §220-2-5)
Funding Source: Matching Grant Funds are derived from the aviation fuel tax deposited in State Fund 8275, as well as other available sources as directed by the State Legislature.
Eligible Projects: Maintenance projects related to the rehabilitation and improvement of existing airport infrastructure, including but not limited to:
Obstruction removal/mitigation and reporting.
Runway and taxiway markings.
Pavement maintenance and rehabilitation.
Lighting and signage improvements.
Terminal building enhancements.
Grant Limit: The program may pay up to one-half (1/2) of the non-federal share of all FAA-funded projects at airports in the state.
3. Direct Grant Process (W. Va. Code R. §220-2-4)
Funding Source: Grants issued under this program may generally be used by airports for any reasonable and necessary business purpose, excluding funds derived from the aviation fuel tax or other sources received by the Division.
Eligibility: Airports, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services, and Commercial Air Carriers (CAP) may apply for an award of the available funds administered under this section.
Funding Allocation: Each airport will receive a pro-rata share of the general revenue funds appropriated to the Division, subject to approval by the Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities.
🛫 Division Overview
Established on July 1, 2022, the West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities consolidates the functions of the Public Port Authority, the West Virginia State Rail Authority, the Division of Public Transit, and the West Virginia State Aeronautics Commission. This consolidation aims to streamline the execution and implementation of the state's multimodal transportation goals and reduce related costs.
The Division is responsible for administering all federal and state programs related to:
Public ports
Railroads
Aeronautics
Airports
Air navigation facilities
For more information, you can visit the official Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities page: Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities.
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