November 8, 2003

CTPAC - ANNUAL WORKSHOP PROPOSAL

SUBJECT: Original Permit Policy
DATE: November 08, 2003
POLICY: Annuals and Repetitive Permits Must Be An Original

OBJECTIVE
All Permits should look the same. 35780(b) allows applications on, facsimile or computer modem. Official permit delivered by facsimile or computer modem will serve the same outcome. Current single trip permits are facsimile copies, therefore, facsimile should be acceptable for Annual or Repetitive.

BACKGROUND
For years the Annual and Repetitive Permit must be an original copy, which must be mailed or delivered. Caltrans mails out the permit if it is not picked up in person.

EXISTING DOCUMENTATION
Chapter 9 defines an Annual and Repetitive Permit. There is nothing in either Statute or permit policy that mandates Annual permits and Repetitive permit be "Original" copy

CURRENT PRACTICE

The Annual or Repetitive permit is ordered and it is mailed out at a cost to Caltrans of about $1.50 each. It must be picked up by the permittee, or it is picked up by a permit service then mailed or delivered to the permittee. All of these practices cost the permittee time and money. Also Caltrans must keep up a supply of maps.

PROPOSED CHANGES
Allow the Annual and Repetitive permit to be faxed, same as the single trip permit. Approximately 85% of the Annual Permits are a renewal and the only thing the permittee needs is the permit. Like all permits the permit is not valid unless it has all the attachments. The Repetitive permit is a single trip permit with extended dates.

Respectfully submitted,

Gregory D. Dineen
Industry Transportation Consultant