Bill > SB192

This bill, titled "State-owned bottomlands; localities, property interest," clarifies that any city or county that has entered into an agreement with the Department of the Army for a flood or storm risk management program, damage reduction project, or similar federally authorized initiative will be considered to have a legal property interest in the use of state-owned waters, submerged land (bottomlands), or subsurface soils. This legal interest is specifically granted to ensure they can obtain any necessary easements for the construction or completion of these projects. The bill also defines "Phase I" by listing specific drawings and maps related to shoreline and wetland impact analyses for projects in Norfolk, and it authorizes the Marine Resources Commission to convey certain real property interests in subaqueous land to the City of Norfolk for these Phase I projects, including permanent and temporary construction easements, and fee simple interests via quitclaim deeds. Additionally, it authorizes the quitclaiming of any Commonwealth interest in Newton Canal to the City of Norfolk. These conveyances will be made in consultation with the Chief Resilience Officer and the Office of the Attorney General, require approval from the Governor, and be in a form approved by the Attorney General.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB192