Aquatic Nuisance Species Act, Nonindigenous; created. Adding §§ 29.1-571 through 29.1-577. (Patron-Plum, HB 2752 (Chapter 446); Scott, HB 2814 (I) See HB2752)

Bottomlands; study of collection of rents and royalties for use of state-owned. (Patron-Bloxom, HJR 633 )

Brownfields Restoration and Land Renewal Act; loans for remediation of contaminated properties. Amending § 62.1-229.2. (Patron-Suit, HB 1748 (Chapter 407))

Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S.; commemorating its 63rd anniversary. (Patron-Cox, HJR 550 )

Emergency water supply permits; issuance. Amending § 62.1-44.15:5. (Patron-Bryant, HB 1505 (Chapter 399))

Environmental permit fees; exemptions for certain farming operations. Amending § 62.1-44.15:6. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1349 (F))

Freedom of Information Act; excludes records of Board for Branch Pilots relating to chemical or drug testing. Amending § 2.2-3705. (Patron-Gear, HB 2131 (Chapter 358))

Gambling in or on shore of Potomac River; urging General Assembly of State of Maryland to refrain from authorizing its state entities or political subdivisions to allow. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HR 47 )

Herbert H. Bateman Advanced Shipbuilding and Carrier Integration Center; extends operations grants. Amending § 2.2-2444 and second enactment of Chapter 877, 2002 Acts. (Patron-Oder, HB 2742 (Chapter 366))

Judith Stewart Dresser Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 5 bridge across Chickahominy River. (Patron-Janis, HB 1381 (Chapter 296))

Land-disturbing activities; not applicable to certain shore erosion control projects. Amending § 10.1-560. (Patron-Plum, HB 2314 (Chapter 423))

Maritime Investment Act; created. Adding §§ 2.2-5110 through 2.2-5114. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 388 (CD); Wardrup, HB 1463 (F); Norment, SB 13 (CD))

Outdoor lighting; regulation near public waterways. Adding § 15.2-920.1. (Patron-Blevins, SB 781 (F))

Paradise Creek, Development of a Park, Recreation or Wildlife Area; Report on (SJR 85, 2002). (SD 10)

Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits; issuance for confined animal feeding operations. Amending § 62.1-44.17:1. (Patron-Watkins, SB 896 (Chapter 375))

Private piers; requirements. Amending § 28.2-1203. (Patron-Pollard, HB 1661 (Chapter 973))

Public Beach Maintenance and Development Fund; use. Amending §§ 10.1-705 and 10.1-709; adding § 58.1-816.2. (Patron-Gear, HB 234 (CD))

Resources Authority; includes financing of airports. Amending §§ 62.1-198, 62.1-203, 62.1-209, 62.1-216 and 62.1-216.1. (Patron-Lambert, SB 774 (Chapter 561))

Rudee Inlet Authority; abolished. Repealing Chapter 227, 1960 Acts. (Patron-Landes, HB 1476 (F))

Sewage sludge; local authority, fees. Amending § 62.1-44.19:3. (Patron-Deeds, SB 618 (CD))

Shipbuilding Industry, Economic Incentives to Promote the Growth and Competitiveness of; Report on (SJR 91, 2002). (SD 18)

Smith Mountain Lake; regulation of no discharge zone. Amending § 62.1-44.33. (Patron-Byron, HB 2832 (F))

Solid and hazardous waste, and water permits; imposition of fees for environmental programs. Amending §§ 10.1-1402.1 and 62.1-44.15:6. (Patron-Hanger, SB 592 (CD))

Solid waste transported by water; eliminates stacking limitation on barges, fees. Amending § 10.1-1454.1; repealing § 10.1-1454.2. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1137 (Chapter 830))

Staunton State Scenic River; extends designation. Amending § 10.1-418. (Patron-Hogan, HB 1451 (Chapter 687))

Wastewater and drinking water programs; certain transferred to Department of Environmental Quality. Amending §§ 36-139, 62.1-44.3, 62.1-44.15, 62.1-44.19:3 and 62.1-233; adding §§ 62.1-44.15:5.3, 62.1-44.34:29 through 62.1-44.34:76; repealing §§ 32.1-163 through 32.1-166, 32.1-166.1 through 32.1-166.10, 32.1-167 through 32.1-176, 32.1-176.1 through 32.1-176.7 and 32.1-248.2. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2784 (F))

Wastewater treatment plants; authority for regulation and operation. Amending §§ 32.1-164, 62.1-44.3, 62.1-44.18 and 62.1-44.19. (Patron-Bryant, HB 2602 (Chapter 614))

Water Commission; Report of (§ 30-187 of Code of Virginia). (HD 4)

Water Control Board; formulation of water resources policies. Amending §§ 62.1-44.36 and 62.1-44.38. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 2401 (F); Edwards, SB 1245 (I) See SB1221)

Water Control Board; formulation of water supply plans, report. Adding § 62.1-44.38:1. (Patron-Williams, SB 1221 (Chapter 227); Norment, SB 1259 (I) See SB1221)

Water Facilities Revolving Fund; allows loans for land conservation. Adding § 62.1-229.3. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1051 (Chapter 574))

Water Policies; Report on (HJR 202, 2002). (HD 33)

Water quality; reporting requirements. Amending § 10.1-2127. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2236 (Chapter 741))

Water safety zones and restricted areas; established. Adding § 28.2-106.2. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1186 (Chapter 389))

Water Supply Revolving Fund; authorizes Board of Health to manage certain aspects. Amending § 62.1-234. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2156 (Chapter 506))

Watercraft; all personal owners required to complete a boating safety education course. Amending §§ 29.1-748 and 29.1-749. (Patron-Wampler, SB 760 (F))

Watercraft; localities may establish “pass-through” zones. Adding § 29.1-744.4. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1525 (Chapter 780))

Waterfowl blind statutes; study on provisions thereof that determine how stationary blinds are licensed in public waters and on shores of public waters. (Patron-Cox, HJR 83 (CD))

Waterways; maintenance dredging. Amending § 62.1-44.15:5. (Patron-Wagner, SB 331 (CD))

Wine and beer; licenses for persons operating sight-seeing or charter boats. Amending §§ 4.1-208 and 4.1-209. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2540 (Chapter 329))

World War II Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating as Route 288 bridge across James River. (Patron-Janis, HB 1381 (Chapter 296))