1。这一干旱紧急状态声明对我的农场意味着什么？

Governor Spanberger has formally recognized that severe drought has threatened hay and forage availability and has used emergency powers to allow agencies to waive certain regulations, allowing over-width hay shipments to support hay movement across Virginia.

2.What specific transportation rules are being waived for hay shipments?

该命令授权：

• Temporary over width exemptions for vehicles transporting hay on state roads (not on interstates).
• 暂停标准许可证申请及费用。
• Temporary relief from federal and Virginia hours of service rules for commercial drivers hauling hay to directly assist the drought emergency response; the hours of service relief does extend to interstate transportation if providing direct assistance.
• These waivers apply statewide and are intended to speed up hay deliveries in response to the drought.

3。这些交通豁免的有效期是多久？

The over-width waiver is valid for 30 days beginning Oct. 1, 2026.The overall Executive Order remains in effect for 45 days starting Sept. 16, 2026, unless amended or rescinded.

4.在豁免期内运送干草是否需要申请许可证？

在紧急豁免下运营的车辆无需获得运输许可证，前提是它们保持在豁免中规定的尺寸和重量限制之内。如果车辆超出了这些限制，承运人必须通过 DMV 的 EZ Haul 许可系统提交运输许可证申请。

5.此项豁免是否适用于来自州外的干草？

该命令涵盖运往、穿过和来自任何 Commonwealth 地区的草料，包括来自州外的货物。在Commonwealth of Virginia境外运营时，货运商仍必须遵守其他各州的所有法规。

6.重量限制也被豁免了吗，还是仅豁免宽度限制？

该行政命令特别适用于超宽豁免。重量限制不会被中止或豁免，因此农民和承运人应遵守所有现行的标准重量规定。

7.What state resources and coordination exist regarding hay sourcing and delivery?

The VDACS disaster resources webpage links to available hay sources in Virginia and nearby states.Additionally, VDACS will work with Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Farm Bureau, and other partners to make farmers aware of the transportation flexibility and connect farmers in need with supplier options in addition to those listed on the VDACS website.

8。是否有针对干草哄抬物价的保护措施？

Yes.The order activates Virginia’s price gouging statute (§ 59.1 525 et seq.) specifically for hay procurement and transportation.This prohibits unconscionable price increases during the emergency period.

9.Does this declaration affect federal disaster programs or benefits?

不是。该命令涵盖 Commonwealth 内的超宽运输豁免。农民仍可能有资格获得 USDA 干旱计划、农场服务局（FSA）援助或联邦紧急福利。您可以在 Virginia FSA 网页上了解更多信息。

10.Where will regulatory waivers be posted?

The waivers issued by Virginia will be posted on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s website and on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s website.

11.What should livestock producers do right now?

生产者应当：

• Assess forage inventories and hay needs.
• Contact suppliers early to take advantage of transport flexibility between Oct. 1, 2026, and Oct. 30, 2026.
• Document drought impacts with local Virginia Cooperative Extension agents and USDA Farm Service Agency for potential federal assistance.
• 经常监控机构网站以获取有关豁免和资源的更新。