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VA SB482

VA SB482
Tribal Nations; consultation w/ federally recognized, permits and review w/ potential impacts.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
02/21/2022
Crossed Over
02/10/2022
Passed
Dead
03/12/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Consultation with federally recognized Tribal Nations; permits and reviews with potential impacts on environmental, cultural, and historic resources. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Historic Resources, and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to establish policies and procedures for consulting with federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth when evaluating certain permits and reviews with potential impacts on environmental, cultural, or historic resources or that would have tribal implications, as defined in the bill. The bill directs the Secretary of the Commonwealth to designate an Ombudsman for Tribal Consultation to facilitate communication and consultation with Tribal Nations. The bill codifies Executive Order 82 (2021). Consultation with federally recognized Tribal Nations; permits and reviews with potential impacts on environmental, cultural, and historic resources. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Historic Resources, and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to establish policies and procedures for consulting with federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth when evaluating certain permits and reviews with potential impacts on environmental, cultural, or historic resources or that would have tribal implications, as defined in the bill. The bill directs the Secretary of the Commonwealth to designate an Ombudsman for Tribal Consultation to facilitate communication and consultation with Tribal Nations. The bill codifies Executive Order 82 (2021).

AI Summary

This bill requires consultation with federally recognized Tribal Nations in Virginia when evaluating certain permits and reviews that could impact environmental, cultural, or historic resources or have tribal implications. It establishes an Ombudsman for Tribal Consultation to facilitate communication and consultation between the state government and Tribal Nations. The bill also codifies Executive Order 82 (2021) and requires certain state agencies to develop policies and procedures for meaningful and culturally appropriate consultation with Tribal Nations. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that the perspectives and interests of Tribal Nations are considered in state decision-making processes that could affect their communities.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Continued to 2023 in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by voice vote (on 03/02/2022)

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