EXECUTIVE ORDER 07-23

WHEREAS, due to extremely dry weather and lack of significant rainfall, it is necessary to assist and expedite all efforts of drought relief; and

WHEREAS, many states are suffering through this agricultural crisis, several states less affected have stepped up to offer assistance in the form of hay and feed exportation; and

WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia has requested assistance to expedite the delivery of hay and feed to their state to ease the suffering experienced during this drought.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Kansas, I hereby declare because there is a state of emergency existing in the Commonwealth of Virginia due to extremely dry weather and the lack of significant rainfall, it is necessary to assist and expedite all efforts of drought relief.  In order to accommodate this need and to provide assistance to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia in this extreme situation, I hereby order the temporary suspension of the following as they apply to motor vehicles used in the support efforts:

1. The fees associated with over-dimension/overweight permits; however, participating carriers who transport these loads;
   • Must obtain permits
   • Receive priority service
   • Maintain a current copy of the Executive Order in each commercial vehicle
   • May operate during low visibility and during night, holiday and curfew hours with clearance lights; and
2. The requirements for registration and fuel tax reporting as required by the Kansas Department of Revenue; and
3. The requirements for licensing/operating authority as required by the Kansas Corporation Commission; and
4. The requirements contained in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, CFR 49, Parts 390-399 under the authority of CFR 49, Part 390.23.  All other regulations in CFR 49 shall apply.

This temporary order is in effect for thirty (30) days unless rescinded earlier or lengthened by executive order.