A. If a private entity submits a proposal pursuant to subsection A of § 33.2-1803 to develop and/or operate a qualifying transportation facility or a multimodal transportation facility that may require approval by more than one public entity, representatives of each of the affected public entities shall, prior to acceptance of such proposal, convene and determine which public entity shall serve as the coordinating responsible public entity. Such determination shall occur within 60 days of the receipt of a proposal by the respective public entities.
B. If public entities request proposals from private entities for the development and/or operation of a qualifying transportation facility or a multimodal transportation facility pursuant to subsection B of § 33.2-1803, the determination of which public entity shall serve as the coordinating responsible public entity shall be made prior to any request for proposals.
C. Once a determination has been made in accordance with subsection A or B, the coordinating responsible public entity and the private entity shall proceed in accordance with this chapter.