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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2022
03/12/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Dissemination of information regarding unpermitted discharges; de minimis impact. Modifies the current requirement that the Department of Environmental Quality disseminate information about certain unpermitted discharges to require dissemination of all unpermitted discharges unless the discharge is determined to have a de minimis impact on the beneficial uses of state waters. The Department is directed to develop guidance for determining when an impact is de minimis by October 1, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the current requirement that the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) disseminate information about certain unpermitted discharges. The bill requires the DEQ to disseminate information about all unpermitted discharges, unless the DEQ determines that the discharge would have a "de minimis" (minimal) impact on the beneficial uses of state waters. The DEQ is directed to develop guidance by October 1, 2022, for determining when an impact is considered de minimis.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (on 02/15/2022)
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+sum+HB959 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+ful+HB959+hil |
| Bill | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+ful+HB959+hil+pdf |
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