HB 1077 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fees, further providing for annual hauling permits; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for conditions of permits and security for damages and for permit for movement during course of manufacture and providing for permit for movement of hot ingots or hot boxes.

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The bill introduces new regulations and fees for the movement of hot ingots and hot boxes, amends maximum weight provisions for certain vehicles, and incorporates conditions for permits.

• Section 1943

  (s) Hot ingots.--The annual fee for the movement of hot ingots or hot boxes as provided for in section 4979.7 (relating to permit for movement of hot ingots or hot boxes) shall be: (1) $1,186 for movement of a single or multiple hot ingots or hot boxes up to 50 miles. (2) $1,774 for movement of a single or multiple hot ingots or hot boxes over 50 miles to 125 miles.

  Establishes new annual fees for permits to transport hot ingots and hot boxes based on distance.

• Section 4941(d)(1)

  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a vehicle that is operated by an engine fueled primarily by compressed or liquefied natural gas or an electric vehicle may exceed the gross vehicle weight limits imposed under this section by an amount, not to exceed a maximum of 2,000 pounds, that is equal to the difference between the weight of the vehicle attributable to the natural gas tank and fueling system or the battery or battery pack carried by the vehicle and the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system.

  Allows natural gas and electric vehicles to exceed gross weight limits under specific conditions.

• Section 4962

  (F.7) Movement of dozers.-- (1) A permitted vehicle or combination hauling a dozer with an attached blade in excess of 12 feet in width, but not wider than 15 feet, may move upon a highway if: (I) A traffic protector guiderail device is securely fastened to the dozer; or (II) The blade is angled so the total width of the load does not exceed 12 feet. (2) A blade over 15 feet in width shall be removed and hauled separately.

  Permits the movement of wide dozers under specific conditions to ensure safety on highways.

• Section 4968(a.1)(1)

  [hot ingots, a hot box]

  Removes the reference to hot ingots and hot boxes from the list of items that can be transported during manufacture.

• Section 4968(a.2)(5)

  A combination of vehicles which is hauling a hot ingot or a hot box may be permitted by the department and local authorities to move upon highways within their respective jurisdictions a distance not exceeding 25 miles if the gross weight does not exceed 150,000 pounds and the weight of any nonsteering axle does not exceed 21,000 pounds. No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.

  Eliminates the previous conditions for permitting the movement of hot ingots and hot boxes on highways.

• Section 4979.7

  Permit for movement of hot ingots or hot boxes. (a) General rule.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of hot ingots or hot boxes. Permits issued under this section shall not exceed a distance of 125 miles. (b) Specifications.--The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 107,000 pounds overall gross weight and shall have the following maximum axle weight limits for all nonsteering axles: Single axle 21,000 pounds Tandem axles 42,000 pounds Tridem axles 53,000 pounds Quad axles 63,000 pounds (c) Operation limitations.--No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway. (d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Hot box." An enclosure consisting of welded steel plate chained to a semitrailer with a removable lid lined with refraction for purposes of insulation and retention of heat.

  Establishes a new section for permits specifically addressing the movement of hot ingots and hot boxes.

• House Amendment A00880 Show changes
• House Amendment A00875 Show changes
• Senate Amendment A02132 Show changes
• Senate Amendment A02007 Show changes

Action History

1. June 19, 2019

   Laid on the table

2. June 18, 2019

   First consideration

3. June 18, 2019

   PN 2180 Reported as amended

4. May 24, 2019

   Referred to TRANSPORTATION

5. May 13, 2019

   Third consideration and final passage

6. May 13, 2019

   Re-reported as committed

7. May 08, 2019

   Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS

8. May 08, 2019

   Second consideration

9. May 07, 2019

   Removed from table

10. April 30, 2019

    Laid on the table

11. April 30, 2019

    First consideration

12. April 30, 2019

    PN 1628 Reported as amended

13. April 05, 2019

    PN 1237 Referred to TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

• Turzai · Cosponsor
• Aaron Bernstine · Cosponsor
• Masser · Cosponsor
• Murt · Cosponsor
• Dawn W. Keefer · Cosponsor
• Millard · Cosponsor
• Jim Marshall · Primary

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