(Washington, DC) – The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will conduct its second monthly lottery at 5 pm on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 to distribute street vending sites around the new Nationals Park in Southeast.

DCRA is accepting applications from the public and currently licensed District vendors through 4:30 pm Tuesday at its License Center, Suite 1100, at 941 North Capitol Street, NE.

Winners of the lottery, which will be conducted by an independent contractor, will be posted on the DCRA website at dcra.dc.gov by noon on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

Winners of the lottery will have exclusive rights to their site for one month beginning on July 1, 2008. DCRA will hold subsequent lotteries on the last Tuesday of each month to distribute the sites for the following month for the duration of the baseball season.

DCRA, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), has identified 28 sites around the ballpark. DCRA, MPD and DDOT will continue to monitor the area to identify new sites and ensure current sites remain safe for vendors and the public as new construction in the area continues.

Vendors who have questions can call the DCRA Vending Hotline at (202) 442-4512. More information on vending opportunities and detailed maps of the vending sites around nationals park are available are dcra.dc.gov.

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs protects the health, safety, economic interests, and quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors in the District of Columbia by issuing licenses and permits, conducting inspections, enforcing building, housing, and safety codes, regulating land use and development, and providing consumer education and advocacy services.