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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 11.16.05.02" title_num="11" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="05" heading="Operational Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The applicant shall submit an Operational Plan to the Administration. The Operational Plan shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A description of the type of technology that is being utilized in the participating truck, including detailed descriptions of the vehicle safety features;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The route information, including the locations, dates, and times of planned travel;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The types of traffic and roadway conditions expected to be encountered;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any environmental condition limitations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A description of the driver training plan for drivers of the participating truck; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A company contact for the purpose of communication with the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Administration shall conduct a safety evaluation of the Operational Plan in consultation with appropriate agencies, including but not limited to the Maryland State Police, the Maryland Transportation Authority, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. The Administration may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Approve the plan without changes;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Request modifications to the Operational Plan; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Deny the Operational Plan.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Administration, the Maryland State Police, the Maryland Transportation Authority, or the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration may request an inspection of all technology and safety equipment prior to or any time after approval.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Administration reserves the right to withdraw written approval for any lawful reason, including but not limited to failure to comply with this regulation or any related policies or procedures established by the Administration.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>