EXECUTIVE ORDER 07-26

WHEREAS, K.S.A. 48-925(b) provides that the Governor may issue orders and proclamations which shall have the force and effect of law under subsection (b) of K.S.A. 48-924; and

WHEREAS, on the 10th day of December, 2007, I declared a state of emergency for the entire 105 counties in Kansas as a result of a strong winter storm system which moved across the state beginning December 10, 2007, and continuing into December 12, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the State of Kansas has suffered severe storms resulting in widespread electrical outages and destruction to electrical equipment and transmission lines.  The State of Kansas is requesting assistance in restoring electric service in the impacted areas; and

WHEREAS, the State of Kansas public and private electrical utility providers have requested assistance for electrical repair crews; and

WHEREAS, repair crews will be traveling to the State of Kansas; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to expedite restoration of services and relief in the State of Kansas.  The State of Kansas wishes to accommodate the need to provide assistance to the citizens of Kansas by allowing motor carriers engaged in disaster relief efforts to travel expeditiously while in this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Kansas, I hereby order enforcement of the following statutory requirements temporarily suspended as they apply to vehicles used in the above-described restoration efforts:

1. The fees associated with over-dimension/overweight permits, however, participating carriers who transport these loads:
   
   
   • Must obtain permits
   • Receive priority service
   • Supply the information listed on the declaration
   • 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 shall terminate at the end of thirty (30) days.