Energy

This emergency resolution approves closing a cul-de-sac on Douglas Street, N.E., in Square 4350 to support WMATA's Bladensburg Bus Garage Reconstruction Project. The closure is needed to expand bus parking (260 to 290 spots), add infrastructure for zero-emission buses, and increase employee parking (100 to 400 spots), avoiding delays before permanent legislation completes congressional review. It directly enables WMATA's project timeline without requiring further public hearings.

This resolution clarifies three key definitions in District laws to prevent administrative confusion. It corrects a typo in the lead-based paint standard (changing "µg" to "mg"), fixes a grammatical error in the "producer" definition, and explicitly confirms that government agencies like the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) can manage community solar programs (e.g., Solar for All) as "subscriber organizations." These changes ensure DOEE can continue administering programs for low-income residents and avoid legal gaps. The emergency status addresses a temporary void between expiring emergency rules and new permanent legislation.