MAY 12, 2021

Neighbors, 

In this newsletter, I have included information about:

  • State of Emergency, Gasoline Supply

  • Price Gouging Guidance

  • COVID-19 Vaccine for 12-15 year olds

  • Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Survey

  • Bureau of Land Management Survey

As always, let me know if you have questions or need assistance by calling my office at (804) 698-1042 or emailing me at DelKTran@house.virginia.gov. 

Best, Kathy

Delegate, 42nd District 

STATE OF EMERGENCY - GASOLINE SUPPLY 

Governor Northam issued an executive order declaring a State of Emergency in Virginia relative to the gasoline supply line interruptions created by a cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline. 

The Colonial Pipeline is a major supplier for gasoline retailers in Virginia, and a prolonged voluntary shutdown of the Pipeline may affect our supply. 

This executive order will allow our state and local governments to coordinate and have flexibility and funding to ensure adequate fuel supply. You can read more here. 

PRICE GOUGING GUIDANCE

Price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal. You can report instances of price gouging, including high gas prices, to the Virginia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-552-9963 or by emailing at consumer@oag.state.va.us. 

COVID-19 VACCINE ELIGIBILITY FOR 12-15 YEAR OLDS

Today, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved  the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds. You can learn more about the CDC’s decision here.

All individuals ages 12 and up may obtain a vaccine in Virginia. To do so, you can:

Schedule an appointment through the Fairfax Health Department’s Vaccine Administration Management System here.

Find an appointment nearest to you through www.VaccineFinder.org.

Go to the Tyson’s Community Vaccination Center, which accepts same day onsite registration. More information is available here.

COMMUNITY INPUT

Please take the time to provide your input to state and federal projects affecting our community!

Transportation Survey

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is currently collecting input on how we can enhance public transit between the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station and the Quantico Marines Base.

You can complete the online survey by May 17 here.

Proposed Construction at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area on Mason Neck

The federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States, Northeastern States District is proposing to construct a covered multipurpose pavilion, parking areas, and restroom facilities at the Lower Potomac Field Station, Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area on Mason Neck. 

You can learn more at the proposal and provide public comments to the federal government by May 21, 2021 here.