Agency 15. State Corporation Commission, Division of Utility and Railroad Safety  


Chapter 10. Standards and Procedures Governing Intrastate Rail Rates in Virginia (Repealed)
Chapter 20. Chapters 20 to 90 [Reserved]
Chapter 100. Single State Insurance Registration Program [Repealed]
Chapter 110. Rules and Regulations Governing the Supervision, Control and Operation Ofcommon Carriers of Passengers by Motor Vehicle [Repealed]
Chapter 120. Rules and Regulations Governing the Supervision, Control and Operation Ofsight-Seeing Carriers by Motor Vehicle [Repealed]
Chapter 130. Rules and Regulations Governing the Supervision, Control and Operation Ofcommon Carriers of Property by Motor Vehicle [Repealed]
Chapter 140. Rules and Regulations Governing the Supervision, Control and Operation Ofspecial or Charter Party Carriers by Motor Vehicle [Repealed]
Chapter 150. Rules and Regulations Governing the Operation of Motor Vehicles under Lease[Repealed]
Chapter 160. Rules and Regulations Governing the Supervision, Control and Operation Ofhousehold Goods Carriers by Motor Vehicle [Repealed]
Chapter 170. Rules and Regulations Governing the Supervision, Control and Operation Ofpetroleum Tank Truck Carriers by Motor Vehicle in Intrastate Commerce[Repealed]
Chapter 180. Insurance Requirements for Taxicabs [Repealed]
Chapter 190. Increased Insurance Requirements for Motor Carriers of Passengers [Repealed]
Chapter 200. Increased Insurance Requirements for Motor Carriers of Property [Repealed]
Chapter 210. Certificate of Insurance [Repealed]

EDITOR'S NOTICE

AGENCY SUMMARY

The State Corporation Commission is vested with the duty of regulating railroad companies to the extent provided by statute. Article IX, Section 2 of the Constitution of Virginia. The statutes provide for the commission to enforce intrastate rail rates in accordance with the Stagger Rail Act of 1980, P.L. 96-448; to prescribe conditions for telephone, telegraph, or electric lines to cross railroads in instances where parties cannot agree; to decide certain controversies between railroad companies and the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner or local governing bodies relating to construction or maintenance of highway grade crossings; to investigate the cause of any railroad accident when it deems investigation warranted; and to inspect railroad facilities for compliance with safety regulations. Code of Virginia, Title 56, Chapters 1, 6 and 13. The commission may decide certain controversies between landowners and railroads. Code of Virginia, Title 10.1, Chapter 11, Article 6.

Please see Title 20 for the Division’s Pipeline Safety section regulations.

Regulations are available at the division's office, 1300 East Main Street, 4th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219. Internet address: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/division/urs/index.aspx .

Rev. 10/2014

 

AGENCY SUMMARY

The State Corporation Commission is vested with the duty of regulating railroad companies to the extent provided by statute. Article IX, Section 2 of the Constitution of Virginia. The statutes provide for the commission to enforce intrastate rail rates in accordance with the Stagger Rail Act of 1980, P.L. 96-448; to prescribe conditions for telephone, telegraph, or electric lines to cross railroads in instances where parties cannot agree; to decide certain controversies between railroad companies and the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner or local governing bodies relating to construction or maintenance of highway grade crossings; to investigate the cause of any railroad accident when it deems investigation warranted; and to inspect railroad facilities for compliance with safety regulations. Code of Virginia, Title 56, Chapters 1, 6 and 13. The commission may decide certain controversies between landowners and railroads. Code of Virginia, Title 10.1, Chapter 11, Article 6.

Please see Title 20 for the Division’s Pipeline Safety section regulations.

Regulations are available at the division's office, 1300 East Main Street, 4th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219. Internet address: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/division/urs/index.aspx .

Rev. 10/2014