Section 1225.10  Public Information

 

All requests for information concerning Illinois Department of Transportation operations, programs, activities or rules should be made to the Office of Public Affairs.  The central office is located in the Illinois Department of Transportation Administration Building, at 2300 South Dirksen Parkway in Springfield; the Department also has an office in downtown Chicago.  In appropriate instances, the Office of Public Affairs will refer requests to a particular office or division within the Illinois Department of Transportation.

 

Section 1225.110  General

 

a)         Applicability.

 

1)         Except where rulemaking procedures not inconsistent with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act are prescribed for specific cases by law or by other rules of the Department, this Subpart prescribes general rulemaking procedures that apply to the issuance, amendment, and repeal of all rules of the Department.

 

2)         For the purpose of this Subpart, "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation, or any representative to whom the Secretary has delegated authority to conduct rulemaking proceedings, and "Department" means the Illinois Department of Transportation.  Any of the persons to whom the Secretary has delegated such authority may redelegate that authority to any person who reports to him.

 

3)         "Person" as used in this Subpart shall mean a "person" as defined by Section 1-60 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and an "agency" as defined by Section 1-20 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, as those Sections are in effect as of the date paragraph (3) of this Section becomes effective.

 

b)         Information and data.

 

1)         Information, data and records relating to rulemaking actions, including notices of proposed rulemaking, comments received in response to notices, petitions for rulemaking, denials of petitions for rulemaking, and final rules are maintained by the Department.

 

2)         Any person may examine and copy any of the material described in paragraph (b)(1) of this Section at the Department's Office of Public Affairs (Illinois Department of Transportation Administration Building, Room 302, 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62764, (217)782-6953) during the regular business hours, except material which the Secretary determines should be withheld from public disclosure under applicable provisions of state or federal statutes, or material which the Secretary determines to be a trade secret or information the disclosure of which would give competitors an unfair business advantage.

 

3)

A)        Any person desiring a copy of any material described in paragraph (b)(1) shall be provided a copy upon payment by that person of a reasonable fee, as determined by the Department, not to exceed the cost to the Department of copying or printing the material and the cost of mailing or shipping the material where such mailing or shipping is requested.

 

B)        Where it appears to the Department that the fee to be charged will exceed $25, and the person requesting the copy has not indicated in advance a willingness to pay fees as high as are anticipated, the Department will notify the person of the amount of the anticipated fee or such portion thereof as can readily be estimated and no copy will be provided until the requestor agrees in writing to bear the actual cost.  Where it appears to the Department that the fee to be charged will not exceed $25, the Department will provide the copied material together with a statement of the fee to be paid.

 

C)        No fee shall be charged when the person requesting a copy makes the copy with that person's own equipment and at that person's own expense.

 

D)        No fee shall be charged for copies furnished in response to a request from another agency or office of Illinois State government, from an Illinois court, or from a member of the Illinois General Assembly or a committee thereof for their official use.

 

E)        The fee provided for in this paragraph (b)(3) may be waived by the Department in whole or in part where the Department determines that such waiver or reduction is in the public interest or where the person requesting the copy clearly demonstrates an inability to pay the fee.

 

F)         The fee provided for in this paragraph (b)(3) shall be paid by check made payable to "Treasurer, State of Illinois."

 

G)        Where a person requesting a copy has previously failed to pay the fee provided for in this paragraph (b)(3), the Department shall require that any check tendered by that person in payment of a fee hereunder clear the State Treasury before that person is provided the copies requested.

 

c)         Initiation of rulemaking.

 

1)         The Secretary may initiate rulemaking on his own motion.  However, in doing so, he may, in his discretion, consider the recommendations of other State agencies and of other interested persons.

 

2)         Rulemaking initiated by the Secretary shall be in accordance with Section 1225.130.

 

d)         Participation by interested persons.

 

1)         Any person may participate in rulemaking proceedings by submitting within 14 days of the publication of the notice in the Illinois Register either a request to participate or written information or views.  The Secretary may extend this time period in which interested persons may participate in rulemaking proceedings.

 

2)         Participation will be in the manner specified in the notice of proposed rulemaking.

 

3)         The Secretary may, in his discretion, invite any person who the Secretary believes to be an interested person to participate in the rulemaking proceedings.

 

4)         The Secretary may also allow any person to participate in additional rulemaking procedures, such as informal appearances or hearings, held with respect to any rule.

 

Section 1225.120  Petitions for Rulemaking

 

a)         Filing of petitions.

 

1)         Any person may petition the Secretary to issue, amend, or repeal a rule.

 

2)         Each petition filed under this Section must:

 

A)        Be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62764;

 

B)        Set forth the text or substance of the rule or amendment proposed, or specify the rule that the petitioner seeks to have repealed, as the case may be;

 

C)        Explain the interest of the petitioner in the action requested; and

 

D)        Contain any information and arguments available to the petitioner to support the action sought.

 

b)         Processing of petitions.

 

1)         General.  Each petition received under Section 1225.120(a) is referred to the head of the office responsible for the subject matter of that petition.  No public hearing, argument, or other proceeding is held directly on a petition before its disposition under this Section.

 

2)         Grants.  If the Secretary determines that the petition contains adequate justification, he initiates rulemaking action under Section 1225.130.

 

3)         Denials.  If the Secretary determines that the petition does not justify initiating rulemaking action, he denies the petition.

 

4)         Notification.  Whenever the Secretary determines that a petition should be granted or denied, he shall notify the petitioner accordingly.

 

Section 1225.130  Procedures

 

a)         Notice of proposed rulemaking.

            Rulemaking shall be initiated by the issuance of a notice of proposed rulemaking and interested persons will be invited to participate in the rulemaking proceedings with respect to each substantive rule.

 

b)         Contents of notices.

            Each notice of proposed rulemaking is published in the Illinois Register pursuant to the provision of Section 5-40 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

 

c)         Petitions for extension of time to comment.

 

1)         Any person may petition the Secretary for an extension of time to submit comments in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking.  The petition must be submitted not later than 14 days after publication of the notice in the Illinois Register.  The filing of the petition does not automatically extend the time for petitioner's comments.

 

2)         The Secretary grants the petition only if the petitioner shows a substantive interest in the proposed rule and good cause for the extension, and if the extension is in the public interest.  If an extension is granted, it is granted to all persons and is published in the Illinois Register.

 

d)         Contents of written comments.

            When the Secretary specifies in the notice that written comments will be received, it is requested, but not required, that three copies of the comments be submitted.  Persons submitting written comments should submit along with the written comments, any material that the person believes supports the comments.

 

e)         Nature of oral comments; Informal hearings.

 

1)         The Secretary may specify in the notice that an informal hearing be held for the purpose of receiving oral comments on the proposed rulemaking. The notice shall state the time and place for informal hearing and the Department representative who can be contacted for future information.  It is requested that interested persons, whenever possible, notify the Department representative of their desire to give oral comment within 14 days of publication of the notice.

 

2)         Informal hearings on proposed rulemaking shall be presided over by officials designated by the Secretary.  An accurate and complete transcript of the proceeding shall be kept as a record of the oral comments.

 

3)         Unless otherwise specified, hearings held under this Section are informal, nonadversary, fact-finding proceedings, at which there are no formal pleadings or adverse parties.  Any regulation issued in a case in which an informal hearing is held will not necessarily be based exclusively on the record of the hearing.

 

f)         Petitions for hearing.

 

1)         If a notice of proposed rulemaking does not provide for a hearing, any interested person may petition the Secretary for an informal hearing.  The petitions must be received by the Secretary within 14 days of the publication of the notice.  The filing of the petition does not automatically result in the scheduling of a hearing.  A petition is granted only if the petitioner shows good cause for a hearing.  If a petition for a hearing is granted, notice of the hearing is published in the Illinois Register.

 

2)         All informal hearings held pursuant to this Section shall be subject to all the provisions for informal hearings set out in Section 1225.130(e).

 

g)         Consideration of comments received.

            All timely comments are considered before final action is taken on a rulemaking proposal.  Late filed comments may be considered so far as possible without incurring additional expense or delay.

 

h)         Additional rulemaking proceedings.

            The Secretary may initiate any further rulemaking proceedings that he finds necessary or desirable.  For example, he may invite interested persons to present oral arguments, participate in conferences, appear at informal hearings, or participate in any other proceeding.

 

i)          Adoption of final rules.

            Final rules are prepared by representatives of the offices concerned and the Office of Chief Counsel.  The rule is then submitted to the Secretary for his consideration.  If the Secretary adopts the rule, it is published in the Illinois Register.

 

Section 1225.210  Origin and General Description

 

a)         The 77^th Illinois General Assembly created the Department of Transportation, with legislation effective January 1, 1972.  The Department absorbed the functions of the former Department of Public Works and Buildings, acquired some planning and safety inspection functions of other State agencies, and received responsibility for State assistance to local mass transportation agencies.  The Division of Aeronautics was added to the Department's responsibility in 1973.  The Department is accredited to the Federal government for receiving Federal funds for transportation programs, and is also responsible for drafting a State Master Plan for transportation facilities.

 

b)         The Department is headed by the Secretary of Transportation.  The Office of the Secretary is responsible for the administration and operation of the Divisions and Offices within the Department.  The Offices of the Department are:  the Office of Chief Counsel, the Office of Finance and Administration, the Office of Inter-Governmental Affairs, the Office of Planning and Programming, and the Office of Public Affairs.  Divisions of the Department of Transportation are:  the Division of Aeronautics, the Division of Highways, the Division of Public Transportation, the Division of Traffic Safety, and the Division of Water Resources.  The Central Offices of the Department are located at 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois  62764.

 

Section 1225.220  Office of the Chief Counsel

 

The Office of Chief Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel to the Department on both policy issues and proposed actions affecting any of its operating Divisions or staff Offices.  The Office is also responsible for the prosecution of all litigation involving the Department in cooperation with the Attorney General.  The Office of Chief Counsel, administers tort liability claims, property damage claims, uncollectable receivables, and processes lien and bond claims against contractors.  In addition, the Office coordinates the purchase and service of all insurance policies and administers the Department's self-insurance program.

 

a)         Legal Services is responsible for advising other Divisions and Offices within the agency concerning all legal matters; representing the Department in legally related matters with the Governor's Office, and other State agencies, Federal and local governmental offices and the general public. Legal Services reviews the legal aspects of the Department's legislative programs and reviews new Federal and State legislation, court decisions, and Attorney General's opinions for the legal aspects of their effect on Department operations and drafts and negotiates contracts with outside entities.  In conjunction with the Attorney General, Legal Services directs the Department's position and strategy in all major judicial and administrative proceedings.

 

b)         The Bureau of Claims represents the Department in the areas of property claims, third party torts, uncollected accounts receivable, claims against contractor performance and payment bonds and liens against public funds, including the processing and pretrial preparation of actions filed against the Department in the Court of Claims.  The Bureau is responsible for administration of risk management for the Department including coordination of insurance purchases, management of self-insurance programs, and approval of indemnity or hold harmless agreements in various contracts.

 

Section 1225.230  Office of Finance and Administration

 

The Office of Finance and Administration is responsible for developing and administering the Department's $3.5 billion budget, managing the Department's personnel system for approximately 7,500 employees, providing accounting and auditing functions to ensure sound fiscal management, centralized business services functions and IDOT facilities management, directing the overall administration of the Department's various programs for small business utilization, and providing management information capabilities required to meet the Departments' management and engineering needs.

 

a)         The Bureau of Accounting and Auditing is responsible for providing the general accounting and audit services within the Department.  These include general cost accounting; recommendations on internal financial policies, procedures and control; management of Federal billing; and internal/external auditing.

 

b)         The Bureau of Administrative and Facility Services is responsible for providing administrative services functions including duplicating, records management, central stockroom, mail and messenger service, and motor pool responsibilities; and facility services functions including plant engineering, security, building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and space utilization responsibilities for the IDOT Administrative Building.

 

c)         The Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management is responsible for forecasting all Illinois Department of Transportation revenues and expenditures; managing all IDOT funds; developing, defending, and executing IDOT's total budget; analyzing departmental programs; performing management reviews; improving the Department's operating efficiency; and acting as financial liaison with the Bureau of the Budget, the Legislature and Commissions.

 

d)         The Bureau of Information Processing is accountable for providing computer services to the Department to assist in maximizing effectiveness of the Department's resources through better information and increased productivity.  This is accomplished through the analysis of management information needs and data relationships; conducting feasibility studies for computer applications; designing, programming and implementing computer systems; providing daily processing of systems and maintaining their effectiveness; and planning for current and future network management and support.

 

e)         The Bureau of Personnel Management is responsible for providing staff services in the administration of personnel programs for all employee groups of the Department.  These programs include civil rights, employee safety and workers' compensation, labor relations, organizational analysis and salary administration, and personnel administration.  Additionally, the Bureau is responsible for administering the Personnel Code and the rules of the Department of Central Management Services.

 

f)         The Bureau of Small Business Enterprises is responsible for the overall direction of the Departments' various programs for small business utilization, including:  the Federally mandated highway construction program for Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (DBE/WBE); other Federal programs for Minority-owned Businesses (MBE); and similar programs arising out of the State's Minority and Female Business Enterprises Act.  The position also directs Department-wide efforts to ensure contractor compliance with work force utilization goals and labor wage laws and regulations.

 

Section 1225.240  Office of Inter-Governmental Affairs

 

The Office of Inter-Governmental Affairs is responsible for developing the Department's policy goals and positions, Federal and State legislative programs and strategies, resolving issues of special interest to the Secretary, and for representing the Secretary before various national organizations, such as the National Governor's Association.  The objective is to ensure that departmental policy and actions as well as Federal and State legislation consistently support and enhance Illinois' transportation interests.

 

a)         The Bureau of Policy and Federal Affairs is responsible for initiating and coordinating the development of policy statements and papers which serve as guides for Department actions on a broad spectrum of transportation issues.  It is responsible for development of Federal legislative initiatives and dissemination of information on Federal actions to the Department.  The Bureau is also responsible for technical analysis of major transportation investment proposals and special studies that cross mode-oriented sections within the Office.

 

b)         The Bureau of State Legislation prepares bills which constitute the Department's legislative program and is accountable for the coordination and implementation of the program.  The Bureau is responsible for the establishment of an effective internal and external liaison system, and the monitoring of both existing and proposed State legislation affecting transportation.

 

Section 1225.250  Office of Planning and Programming

 

The Office of Planning and Programming is responsible for developing programs aimed at improving the State's transportation system.  This includes working with metropolitan planning organizations in ten of the State's urbanized areas to develop programs relating to urban transportation; coordinating a surveillance program to monitor the physical condition of the State's transportation system, the level of service provided, and the need for improvement; evaluating proposals for major investments in State's transportation system and overall benefits to be gained. This Office is responsible for assuring the continuation of State rail services where the potential for efficiency and economy are most favorable, and minimizing the expenditure of public funds for rail subsidies.  The Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) serves as a forum for transportation decision-making by local elected officials in northeastern Illinois.

 

a)         The Bureau of Railroads is responsible for assuring the continuation of rail freight services in the State where the potential for efficiencies and economies are most favorable, and minimizing the expenditure of public funds for rail passenger subsidies.

 

b)         The Bureau of Statewide Program Planning is responsible for the development of the Illinois Transportation Plan, the annual and multi-year Transportation Improvement Programs, and the construction and grants budget as they relate to the highway system.

 

c)         The Bureau of Urban Program Planning is responsible for the assessment, development, and preparation of the Illinois Transportation Plan, the Illinois Transportation Improvement Program and capital grants budget as they relate to aviation and public transportation.  This Bureau administers metropolitan Planning Program in cooperation with various State and local planning agencies and is responsible for the transportation data and support activities for the Office of Planning and Programming.

 

d)         The Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) is responsible for collecting, processing, and evaluating transportation data; forecasting future transportation demands; and formulating testing and evaluating proposals for future transportation systems cooperatively with three other recognized regional planning agencies in the Chicago-Gary Region.

 

Section 1225.260  Office of Public Affairs

 

The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing the Department's public affairs policies, plans, and programs.  The Office's primary objectives are to ensure adequate information toward increasing public involvement in the transportation planning process; assist the news media in the coverage of agency activities; increase the agency's sensitivity to the public and interpret public opinion so that agency programs and regulations will be realistic and acceptable; and to mobilize support for the agency and its programs.

 

a)         The Bureau of Information Services is responsible for providing internal services to the Department through editorial support such as editing of reports; designing and preparing material for printing; producing technical displays and models; and preparing a weekly digest of transportation news development throughout the nation.

 

b)         The Bureau of Public Information and Assistance is responsible for recommending and assisting the Secretary on the development of policies on public information.  Deviations from established information policies are identified by the Bureau and are recommended for corrective actions to the appropriate authority.  This Bureau is responsible for providing aid to the general public and news media on transportation related problems or complaints and providing information related to transportation matters.

 

Section 1225.270  Division of Aeronautics

 

The Division of Aeronautics is responsible for coordinating and implementing programs concerning air safety, airport construction, and other aeronautical related areas in Illinois. The primary role of the Division is to provide modal integrity to air transportation missions, objectives, and activities within the Department.

 

a)         The Bureau of Administrative Services is responsible for efficiently planning, directing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring the Department's administrative and management policies and programs for the Division's airport construction, contract administration program, operating budget, personnel, safety and claims, business services, and management information systems.

 

b)         The Bureau of Air Operations is responsible for operating a flight department to provide aerial engineering surveys, aviation services for State executives and business affiliates, and emergency medical transportation services. The Bureau is also responsible for administering all phases of the aircraft maintenance program including quality control programs, aircraft parts purchasing and inventory, and the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft.

 

c)         The Bureau of Airport Engineering renders financial and advisory assistance to public airport sponsors for planning, construction, extension, development and improvement of airport facilities, including land acquisition for clear zones and approach aids.

 

d)         The Bureau of Aviation Education and Safety is responsible for carrying forward all phases of the certification of commercial airports, restricted landing areas, heliports and balloon ports, as well as maintaining a continuing inspection program to assure adherence to minimum physical standards and safety criteria among all Illinois airports. The Bureau conducts an aggressive program of direct pilot education aimed at furthering flying safety in Illinois. The Bureau is also responsible for providing aviation and aerospace education and support activities for the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

 

Section 1225.280  Division of Highways

 

The Division of Highways is responsible for developing, maintaining and operating the State highway system in a timely, efficient and economical manner. The Central Bureaus of this Division are responsible for developing policies, procedures, standards and guidelines to accomplish the Department's highway system improvement objectives.  The Central Bureaus monitor District programs to assure statewide uniformity of policy interpretation and compliance, and to assure program coordination with Federal, State and local agencies.

 

a)         The Bureau of Operations Administration is responsible for providing the Director of the Division of Highways with administrative and management support.  This includes coordinating and consolidating the engineering activities of the Division with the administrative programs of the Department.

 

b)         Operations is an area in the Division of Highways comprised of the Central Bureaus of Construction, Maintenance, Materials and Physical Research, and Traffic. These Bureaus ensure that development of central programs and activities will support efficient program accomplishment in the Districts.  The overall objective is to ensure that highway improvement projects are constructed, operated, and maintained in a cost-effective and timely manner.

 

c)         The Bureau of Construction is responsible for providing policies that result in quality construction; approving changes in contracts; providing uniform contract interpretation; and prequalifying of contractors.

 

d)         The Bureau of Maintenance is responsible for establishing policies and procedures that provide for the protection of public investment in new and existing transportation facilities.  The Bureau monitors the activities of maintenance operations and roadside development carried on by the Districts and the Day Labor Section and provides for the development and implementation of programs to meet the problems of spiraling maintenance costs.  Emergency planning, the State-wide communication system, and the inspection of major structures are additional responsibilities of this Bureau.

 

e)         The Bureau of Materials and Physical Research is responsible for establishing policies and procedures that provide for quality assurance in materials testing and physical research.  The Bureau has the technical responsibility for the inspection of all materials used in construction and maintenance of highways.  Inspection includes sampling the materials, testing the samples and reporting the test results. The Bureau also conducts studies of new test methods and testing equipment, and develops proportioning of materials used in paving mixes. The Bureau is also responsible for operational research and development in which the Department engages to improve the economy and quality of transportation design, construction, maintenance and operation.

 

f)         The Bureau of Traffic is responsible for developing programs and policies that provide for safe, smooth, and efficient traffic flow.  The Bureau develops standards and specifications to ensure uniform application of traffic control devices on all streets and highways by analyzing operational problems creatively and applying standards and regulations imaginatively, to develop innovative and effective traffic engineering practices.  The Bureau ensures equitable and efficient handling of all applications for special vehicle movements; recommends revisions in the Vehicle Code as changes in the system and traffic patterns occur; and promotes a wide range of activities to inform the public of traffic conditions, laws, and operational safety.

 

g)         Program Implementation is an area in the Division of Highways comprised of the Central Bureaus of Bridges and Structures, Design, Land Acquisition, Local Roads and Streets, and Location and Environment. These Bureaus ensure that development of central programs and activities will support efficient program execution in the Districts.  The overall objective is to ensure that highway improvement projects are advanced to the letting stage in a cost-effective and timely manner and that funds to local agencies are properly administered.

 

h)         The Bureau of Bridges and Structures is responsible for developing the structural design policies and practices of the Department.  The Bureau provides detailed planning and design of highway structures; develops bridge standards; performs preliminary engineering; prepares highway structure plans; conducts special bridge and structure studies; and inspects structural steel.

 

i)          The Bureau of Design is responsible for developing standards, specifications, and policies for the design of a highway network which provides for economical, smooth, safe, rapid and comfortable movement of people and goods within and through the State.  The Bureau develops road standards and provides support services to District road design programs; coordinates and prepares Federal-aid program documents; and processes plans and contract documents through the letting stage.

 

j)          The Bureau of Land Acquisition is responsible for developing policies for the State-wide land acquisition program.  This program includes such functions as relocation assistance, property management, and signboard and junkyard control.  The Bureau is responsible for developing and administering standards of review for operational performance and for reviewing and processing all right-of-way expenditures.

 

k)         The Bureau of Local Roads and Streets is responsible for coordination of the interests of the Department and local government agencies in all matters pertaining to highway transportation.  The Bureau is responsible for assisting local agencies in planning, financing, designing, constructing and maintaining the local transportation systems; communicating the Department's objectives to local agencies; communicating local agencies' needs to the Department; and promoting the coordination and cooperation of counties, townships, municipalities and the Department in the development of transportation systems and their activities on a continuous partnership basis.

 

l)          The Bureau of Location and Environment is responsible for development of policies for the preparation, coordination, final review, and approval of project location studies and environmental impact statements.  The Bureau also provides liaison and guidance to the District offices during the development of location and environmental studies and offers technical expertise for solving unique engineering, social, economic, and environmental problems.  The Bureau approves the design of all State Highway System projects not on the Interstate System and obtains FHWA approval of environmental documents and the design of Interstate projects. In addition, the Bureau is responsible for providing aerial photography, mapping, and photo lab services on a Department-wide basis.

 

m)        Highway District Offices:  The District Engineers are accountable to the Director, Division of Highways, for highway operations and functions within their respective geographic boundaries.  The Districts assure that highway programs are compatible with the protection of both natural and socio-economic environments.  The Districts strive to reduce the number of traffic accidents, property damage and deaths through safe design, construction and maintenance of highway facilities and through the conduct of an effective traffic safety program.

 

n)         The locations of the District Offices of the Division of Highways are:

 

1)         District 1, 1000 Plaza Drive, Schaumburg 60172

 

2)         District 2, 819 Depot Avenue, Dixon 61021

 

3)         District 3, 700 East Norris Drive, Ottawa  61350

 

4)         District 4, 6035 North Knoxville Road, Peoria  61614

 

5)         District 5, State Transportation Building, Paris  61944

 

6)         District 6, 126 East Ash Street, Springfield  62706

 

7)         District 7, 400 West Wabash, Effingham  62401

 

8)         District 8, 9300 St. Clair Avenue, Fairview Heights  62208

 

9)         District 9, P.O. Box 100, Carbondale  62903-0100

 

Section 1225.290  Division of Public Transportation

 

The Division of Public Transportation is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive public transportation programs that provide public transportation services.  The primary objective of this Division is to promote public transportation systems that are developed in the State, and that these systems combine efficient operations with the needed facilities to provide acceptable levels of public service.

 

a)         The Bureau of Downstate Area Programs is responsible for the development, evaluation and administration of the Division's capital and operating grant program and technical studies activities which are geared to provide improved transportation services for the entire State outside the six-county RTA area.

 

b)         The Bureau of Northeastern Area Programs is responsible for developing, evaluating and administering the Division's grant and technical studies programs and for providing efficient public transportation services in the six-county RTA area.

 

Section 1225.295  Division of Traffic Safety

 

The Division of Traffic Safety is responsible for providing Illinois motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians with the safest possible highway environment by concentrating available resources in the most cost-efficient manner so as to reduce traffic fatalities, injuries, and accidents.  The Division is responsible for the development and promulgation of regulations in the areas of hazardous materials, vehicle inspection, and cycle rider training.

 

a)         The Bureau of Safety Data and Data Services is responsible for developing policies in the area of vehicle accident reporting, evaluating and analyzing accident data for use in devising countermeasures to decrease traffic deaths and injuries, and disseminating accident statistics and accident spot maps to traffic safety officials.  It is also responsible for administering the Department's portion of the State's safety responsibility law.  The Bureau maintains accident reports filed by motorists and law enforcement officers.  It determines whether a person involved in an accident is required by law to make a deposit of security sufficient to satisfy a potential judgment.  It certifies to the Secretary of State the names of persons involved in accidents, the determination that security is required and the amount of the security.

 

b)         The Bureau of Safety Programs is responsible for developing policies in the area of State programs administered by the Division.  Included are the State's Vehicle Inspection Program, Transportation of Hazardous Materials Program, Highway Safety Programs, and Cycle Rider Training Program.  The comprehensive responsibilities include planning, implementation, and evaluation phases for each of the programs.

 

Section 1225.300  Division of Water Resources

 

The Division of Water Resources is responsible for providing the State with the capability for planning, design, land acquisition, construction and maintenance of water resource projects.  Responsibilities include flood control, erosion control, surface drainage improvement, and water supply and water allocation, including the allocation of water from Lake Michigan and its watershed.

 

a)         The Bureau of Administrative Services maintains fiscal records; establishes internal methods and procedures, including cost system and analysis; and supervises matters affecting financial and administrative transactions relating to personnel and business management.  Accounts are maintained to reflect the use of funds appropriated for flood control, navigation, or other water resource projects authorized by the General Assembly.

 

b)         The Bureau of Construction and Operations is responsible for supervision of all construction projects, material inspection, field and shop maintenance of State-owned equipment; and operation of lock, dam, water regulative control structure and navigation aids at McHenry.

 

c)         The Bureau of Design and Land Rights is responsible for all final designs, contract plans, specifications, estimates of construction cost, structural plans, geotechnical exploration and designs, approval of shop plans, checking of bid prices and pay estimates, and acquisition of all land rights necessary for Division construction projects.

 

d)         The Bureau of Planning is responsible for hydraulic engineering activities; preparation of authorized flood control, drainage and other water resource projects; preparation of reports, charts, maps and graphs; and responding to requests for local assistance and emergency flooding situations.

 

e)         The Bureau of Program Development is responsible for compiling and analyzing physical and economic data to determine present and projected future water problems and formulating the most economical solutions to water problems.

 

f)         The Bureau of Resource Management is responsible for regulating activities within or adjacent to Illinois rivers, lakes and streams; is responsible for allocating and monitoring water use from Lake Michigan; is responsible for developing a comprehensive program for waterborne transportation and commercial water activities for the State; is responsible for coordination of the National Flood Insurance program and assisting local governments with implementation of local flood plain regulatory programs.

 

Section 1225.305  Graphic Description

 

The chart which appears in Appendix B depicts the organizational structure of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Section 1225.APPENDIX A   Rulemaking Procedures

 

Section 1225.EXHIBIT A   Rulemaking on Motion of Secretary

 

Secretary on Own Motion Section 1225.110(c)

Recommendations of Other State Agencies or Persons Section 1225.110(c)

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Section 1225.130(a), (b)

Receipt of Written Comments Section 1225.110(d)

Informal Hearing to Receive Oral Comments Section 1225.130(e)

Department Consideration of Comments Section 1225.130(g)

Additional Rulemaking Procedures Section 1225.130(h)

Adoption of Final Rule Section 1225.130(i)

Notice of Adoption of Final Rule Section 1225.130(i)

 

Note:  Numbers in blocks pertain to pertinent Sections of this Part.

Section 1225.APPENDIX A   Rulemaking Procedures

 

Section 1225.EXHIBIT B   Rulemaking on Petitions by persons other than the Secretary

 

Petitions for Rulemaking Section 1225.120(a)

Review of Petition Section 1225.120(b)

Denial of Petition Section 1225.120(b)

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Section 1225.130(a)

Rulemaking Process as set forth in Appendix A, Illustration A

 

NOTE:    Numbers in blocks pertain to pertinent Sections of this Part.

Section 1225.APPENDIX B   Major Offices and Divisions

 

SECRETARY -------------------------------------- DEPUTY SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY

OFFICE OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING

OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL

OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS

DIVISION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY

DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES