§ 8-1776.01. Definitions.

Current through October 23, 2012

For the purposes of this chapter, the term "DDOE" means the District Department of the Environment.

                
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(Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1041, 57 DCR 181.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1041 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).

For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1041 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 18-111, the "Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Act of 2009", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 18-203, which was referred to the Committee on the Whole. The bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 12, 2009, and September 22, 2009, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 18, 2009, it was assigned Act No. 18-255 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 18-111 became effective on March 3, 2010.

Miscellaneous Notes

Short title: Section 1040 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle E of title I of the act may be cited as the "Smart Lighting Study Act of 2009".

§ 8-1776.02. Smart lighting study.

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(a) Within 270 days after March 3, 2010, DDOE shall submit a report to the Council recommending strategies and standards for optimal lighting methods and levels in the District. The report shall address:

(1) Public safety;

(2) Energy efficiency;

(3) Cost efficiency;

(4) Effects on environmental health; and

(5) Aesthetics.

(b) In producing the report required by subsection (a) of this section, DDOE shall:

(1) Consult with civil servants who have technical expertise and work for the Office of Planning, the Department of General Services, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the District Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, and appropriate federal authorities, including the General Services Administration, the Architect of the Capitol, and the National Capital Planning Commission;

(2) Solicit input from the public; and

(3) Evaluate recognized lighting standards, including standards promulgated by the Illuminating Engineering Society and the International Dark Sky Association.

                
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(Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1042, 57 DCR 181; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 63, 59 DCR 6190.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 19-171, in subsec. (b)(1), substituted "Department of General Services" for "Office of Property Management".

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1042 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).

For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1042 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 18-111, see notes following § 8-1776.01

For history of Law 19-171, see notes under § 8-105.02.