Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 157-9-6 - Duration, Suspension, Revocation or Renewal of Permit6.1. A special crossing permit is valid for three years from the date of issuance.6.2. While a special crossing permit is in effect, the permit holder shall maintain the road in a condition that is passable to the traveling public. The District Maintenance Engineer(s), accompanied by a representative of the permit holder, shall review the conditions of the approved route at least quarterly, or more frequently, if deemed appropriate by the District Maintenance Engineer(s), to assure the integrity of the roadway and any structures adjacent thereto.6.3. A special crossing permit may be suspended or revoked by the Commissioner of Highways at any time if the permit holder is found to be in violation of any of the conditions, requirements, addendums or provisions of the permit or to have maintained the roadway or crossing as required by the permit or this rule.6.4. At the end of three years, a permit holder may apply to the Commissioner of Highways to renew the permit in the same manner as an application for an initial permit. The renewal application fee is $500. The Commissioner of Highways may require the same stipulations, conditions and requirements, including the posting of a bond in excess of $50,000, attendant to the issuance of the original permit or may impose additional stipulations, conditions or requirements as a condition of renewal. The Commissioner of Highways may also, in his or her discretion, require any or all of the route and safety evaluations described in this rule as required for issuance of an initial permit or require additional evaluations, analyses or requirements before renewing the permit.6.5. The Commissioner may deny renewal of the permit for any of the reasons for which an initial application for a permit may be denied, if the permit holder failed to comply with any of the conditions or requirements of the previous permit or if the permit holder failed to satisfactorily maintain the highway or protect public safety.