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VA HB715

VA HB715
Tribal Nations; consultation w/ federally recognized, permits and review w/ potential impacts.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023

Introduced Session

2023 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).

AI Summary

This bill 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. The bill also directs the Secretary of the Commonwealth to designate an Ombudsman for Tribal Consultation to facilitate communication and consultation with Tribal Nations, and codifies Executive Order 82 (2021).

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (on 11/22/2022)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ General Environment
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
  • ‐ Native American Affairs and Indian Lands

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