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Saint Paul - Governor Tim Pawlenty today signed three emergency executive orders related to winter storm relief efforts.
- Emergency Executive Order 05-18: Providing for assistance to Western Minnesota local civil authorities.
- Emergency Executive Order 05-19: Providing for emergency assistance to South Dakota; relief for motor carriers operating in Minnesota.
- Emergency Executive Order 05-20: Providing for relief for motor carriers operating in Minnesota.
The following are the texts of the Governor's official orders:
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 05-18
PROVIDING FOR ASSISTANCE TO
WESTERAN MINNESOTA LOCAL CIVIL AUTHORITIES
I, TIM PAWLENTY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and applicable statutes, do hereby issue this emergency executive order:
WHEREAS, on the evening of November 28, 2005, severe weather lashed through the western half of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the fast moving winter storm included heavy rains, snow, and high winds and resulted in icing, blizzard conditions, closed roads and power outages; and
WHEREAS, the local authorities do not have adequate local resources for providing necessary power generation, mobility and humanitarian relief; and
WHEREAS, local civil authorities have requested emergency power generation assets and personnel from the Minnesota National Guard;
NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby order that:
1. The Adjutant General of Minnesota order to state active duty on or about November 29, 2005, in the service of the State, such personnel and equipment of the military forces of the State as required and for such period of time as necessary to assist and support of emergency power generation and related humanitarian services in Western Minnesota.
2. The Adjutant General is authorized to purchase, lease or contract goods or services necessary to accomplish the mission.
3. The cost of subsistence, transportation, fuel, pay and allowances of said individuals shall by defrayed from the general fund of the State, as provided for in Minnesota Statutes 2002, Sections 192.49, 192.52 and 192.54.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2004, Section 4.035, Subdivision 2, this Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until such date as elements of the military forces of the State are no longer required.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 30th day of November, 2005.
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 05-19
PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE TO SOUTH DAKOTA;
RELIEF FOR MOTOR CARRIERS
OPERATING IN MINNESOTA
I, TIM PAWLENTY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and applicable statutes, do hereby issue this emergency executive order:
WHEREAS, the recent winter storm in South Dakota has resulted in widespread power outages which threaten life and property within that state; and
WHEREAS, emergency assistance of motor carriers is needed to transport utility service vehicles and utility service materials from other states across Minnesota into communities in South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, to further relief efforts in South Dakota, that state has requested that Minnesota waive application of certain federal and state registration, permit and tax requirements related to motor carriers during the period of emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby order that:
1. A state of emergency exists in South Dakota that requires relief from the motor carrier registration and fuel trip permit fee requirements incorporated in Minnesota Statutes, 2004, Sections 168.187 subd. 17 and 168D.12, and the Code of Federal Regulations Parts 390 through 395, for those carriers that are assisting with the transportation of utility supplies and material required during relief efforts.
2. Nothing herein shall be construed to relieve motor carriers and drivers from other applicable laws or regulations except where relief is provided by proper authority.
3. Utility service companies while operating under this order, may not operate vehicles deemed to be unsafe upon the highways of Minnesota.
4. The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety is directed to coordinate with the appropriate state agencies and officials in South Dakota in relation to the administration of this order and to address with South Dakota officials any needed amendments to inter-state compacts and agreements relating to interstate registration and reciprocity for motor carriers providing emergency assistance.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2004, Section 4.035, Subdivision 2, this executive order is effective immediately for those carriers providing direct assistance to the emergency relief effort and shall remain in effect until the conclusion of the emergency, but no later than 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 5 2005. Direct assistance to the emergency relief effort terminates when a motor vehicle is used for a purposes not dedicated to the relief effort or the return of the motor vehicle to its home state.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 30th day of November 2005.
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 05-20
PROVIDING FOR
RELIEF FOR MOTOR CARRIERS
OPERATING IN MINNESOTA
I, TIM PAWLENTY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and applicable statutes, do hereby issue this emergency executive order:
WHEREAS, the recent winter storm in Western Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota has resulted in widespread power outages which threaten life and property; and
WHEREAS, emergency assistance of motor carriers is needed to transport utility service materials including utility poles to communities in Western Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, to further relief efforts in Minnesota and the other states, local authorities and officials from South Dakota have requested that Minnesota waive application of certain weight and size limits in relation to motor carriers assisting in relief efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby order that:
1. Divisible loads consisting of power poles, utility poles or communications poles will be allowed to exceed the legal weight limits defined in Minnesota Statutes, 2004, Sections 169.822 and 169.824 by up to ten percent (10%) for gross vehicle weight, single and axle group weights during the course of providing direct relief to affected communities in Western Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota that are without electric power.
2. Non-divisible loads up to 10 feet wide and 14 feet high are exempt from obtaining permits required under Minnesota Statutes, 2004, Section 169.86.
3. Nothing herein shall be construed to relieve motor carriers and drivers from other applicable laws or regulations except where relief is provided by proper authority.
4. Utility service companies while operating under this order may not operate vehicles deemed to be unsafe upon the highways of Minnesota.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2004, Section 4.035, Subdivision 2, this executive order is effective immediately for those carriers providing direct assistance to the emergency relief effort and shall remain in effect until the conclusion of the emergency, but no later than 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 14, 2005. Direct assistance to the emergency relief effort terminates when a motor vehicle is used for a purposes not dedicated to the relief effort.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 30th day of November 2005.
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