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VA HB959

VA HB959
Unpermitted discharges; dissemination of information, de minimis impact.


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Introduced
01/12/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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