Agriculture and Forestry, Secretary of; created, to report on economic growth and stability in agriculture and forestry industries. Amending §§ 2.2-200, 2.2-204, 2.2-205 and 10.1-1100; adding §§ 2.2-229, 2.2-230 and 2.2-231. (Patron-Putney, HB 737 (CD); Hawkins, SB 599 (CD))

Air quality monitoring and reporting; provisions. Adding § 10.1-1307.4. (Patron-Whipple, SB 389 (CD))

American Forests conservation group; commending. (Patron-Darner, HJR 567 )

Arborists; prohibits any person from using title thereof unless he possesses proper certification. Adding §§ 10.1-2135, 10.1-2136 and 10.1-2137. (Patron-Hull, HB 126 (CD))

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

Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department; to administer Coastal Resources Management Program. Amending § 10.1-2105. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2781 (F))

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; administration by Department of Conservation and Recreation. Amending §§ 2.2-215, 10.1-559.10, 10.1-1126.1, 10.1-1194, 10.1-2125, 10.1-2129, 15.2-2220, 15.2-2245.1, 15.2-2261, 28.2-1103, 33.1-431 and 62.1-195.1; adding §§ 10.1-712 through 10.1-725; repealing §§ 10.1-2100 through 10.1-2115. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1116 (F))

Confederate cemeteries and graves; disbursement of funds for care. Amending § 10.1-2211. (Patron-Landes, HB 1419 (Chapter 585))

Conservation boards; consolidation. Amending §§ 10.1-105, 10.1-106, 10.1-107, 10.1-111, 10.1-112, 10.1-113, 10.1-202, 10.1-705, 10.1-707, 10.1-709 and 28.2-1100; repealing §§ 10.1-218 through 10.1-225. (Patron-Athey, HB 2393 (Chapter 89); Ruff, SB 914 (Chapter 79))

Conservation easements; holder requirements. Amending § 10.1-1010. (Patron-Callahan, HB 1442 (F); Hanger, SB 1053 (Chapter 1014))

Easements; duties of dominant estate. Adding § 55-50.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 1274 (Chapter 774))

Environment, Commission on Future of; created, study. Adding §§ 30-201 through 30-208. (Patron-Bolling, SB 1089 (F))

Environmental laboratory certification program; petition for variance from requirements of regulations. Amending § 2.2-1105. (Patron-Hawkins, SB 1275 (Chapter 580))

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

Envirothon Program; created to provide learning experiences for high school students. Adding § 10.1-549.1. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1671 (Chapter 402))

Forest fires; liability and recovery of costs. Amending § 10.1-1141. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2582 (F))

Forestry and environmental science institute; recognizing need for. (Patron-Deeds, SJR 306 )

Forestry, Department of; Secretary of Natural Resources responsible therefor rather than Secretary of Commerce and Trade. Amending §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-215 and 10.1-1100. (Patron-Dillard, HB 449 (CD))

Great Bridge State Park, Battle of; study on establishment. (Patron-Cosgrove, HJR 520 (F); Blevins, SJR 72 (CD))

Income tax, state; credit for purchase of conservation tillage equipment. Amending §§ 58.1-334 and 58.1-432. (Patron-Pollard, HB 984 (CD))

Income tax, state; extends voluntary contribution to Historic Resources Fund. Amending § 58.1-346.8. (Patron-Almand, HB 1913 (Chapter 10))

Invasive Species Council; created, report. Adding §§ 10.1-2600 through 10.1-2609. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2436 (Chapter 433))

Land Conservation Foundation; dedication of recordation taxes. Adding § 58.1-816.2. (Patron-Albo, HB 341 (CD))

Land-disturbing activities; agreements in lieu of a plan for construction of a single-family residence. Amending §§ 10.1-563 and 10.1-566. (Patron-Deeds, SB 913 (Chapter 827))

Land-disturbing activities; limitations in Chesterfield County. Amending §§ 10.1-563 and 10.1-566. (Patron-Orrock, HB 87 (CD))

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

Land-disturbing activities; regulation, approval of control plans. Amending §§ 10.1-561, 10.1-563 and 10.1-566. (Patron-Morgan, HB 935 (CD))

Land-disturbing activities; requirements for plan approval. Amending § 10.1-563. (Patron-Oder, HB 1459 (Chapter 966))

Land-disturbing activities; waiver of certificate of competency. Amending §§ 10.1-563 and 10.1-566. (Patron-Deeds, SB 617 (CD))

Law-enforcement officer; to include a conservation officer, training standards. Amending §§ 9.1-101 and 9.1-113. (Patron-Bryant, HB 2612 (Chapter 744))

License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGES. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Quayle, SB 845 (I) See SB1230)

Litter; penalty upon conviction may include community service. Amending § 33.1-346. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1398 (Chapter 113))

Low Impact Development Assessment Task Force; created to provide alternatives to water quality control methods, report. Adding § 10.1-1186.5. (Patron-Albo, HB 1953 (Chapter 738))

Low Impact Development Assessment Task Force, Alternatives to Water Quality Control Methods; Report on (Chapter 738, 2003 Acts). (HD 35)

Monument and Memorial Preservation Act; created. Adding § 15.2-1812.2. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 2714 (F))

Nitrogen reduction technology (NRT); memorializing Congress to adopt legislation to help reduce pollution in Chesapeake Bay. (Patron-Pollard, HR 38 ; Whipple, SJR 424 )

Open-space preservation; imposition of additional fee for recordation of documents may be used therefor. Amending § 58.1-812; adding § 58.1-817. (Patron-May, HB 1883 (F))

Outdoors Foundation; abolishes certain regional open-space preservation advisory boards. Amending §§ 10.1-1800 and 10.1-1801.1; repealing § 10.1-1801.2. (Patron-May, HB 2396 (Chapter 90); Ruff, SB 766 (Chapter 78))

Outdoors Foundation; conversion of certain real property used for open space in Chesterfield County to certain property in Giles County. (Patron-Ware, HB 2727 (F); Watkins, SB 898 (F))

Police, special; appointment in counties with an environmental enforcement unit. Amending § 15.2-1737. (Patron-Deeds, SB 1311 (F))

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

Powhatan County; requesting Department of Conservation and Recreation to include name of E. Floyd Yates as part of new state park name. (Patron-Ware, HJR 610 )

Property exempt from taxation; includes equipment used to grind, mulch, etc., trees. Amending §§ 58.1-609.3 and 58.1-3660. (Patron-Ware, HB 2726 (Chapter 859))

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))

Recycling; applicable to cathode ray tubes which are used to provide visual display in TVs and computer monitors. Adding § 10.1-1425.26. (Patron-Moran, HB 2376 (Chapter 743))

Recycling; applicable to electronic equipment. Adding § 10.1-1186.5. (Patron-Moran, HB 2375 (I) See HB2376)

Revolutionary War cemeteries and graves; disbursement of funds for care. Amending § 10.1-2211.1. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1282 (F))

Right-of-way easements; conveyance to certain nonpublic service companies. Adding § 2.2-1151.1. (Patron-Scott, HB 2563 (Chapter 330))

Roadway litter pick-up programs; civil immunity of officials for participation by probationers. Adding § 8.01-226.8. (Patron-Wampler, SB 84 (CD))

Route 5; preservation thereof as a scenic and historic resource for understanding of State’s history and for tourist industry. (Patron-Ingram, HJR 756 (F))

Scenic River Board; created, abolishes Scenic River Advisory Boards, report on effectiveness of new Board. Amending §§ 10.1-400, 10.1-401, 10.1-402, 10.1-405, 10.1-406 and 10.1-409 through 10.1-418.1; adding §§ 10.1-406.1, 10.1-418.2 and 10.1-418.3; repealing § 10.1-419 and HJR 278, 1979 Acts. (Patron-Athey, HB 1970 (I) See HB1627)

Scenic River Board; created, abolishes Scenic River Advisory Boards, report on effectiveness of new Board. Amending §§ 10.1-400, 10.1-401, 10.1-402, 10.1-405, 10.1-406 and 10.1-409 through 10.1-418.1; adding §§ 10.1-406.1 and 10.1-418.2; repealing HJR 278, 1979 Acts. (Patron-Cox, HB 1627 (Chapter 240))

Senior Passport; established for admission to state parks for persons over age 62. Adding § 10.1-202.2. (Patron-Newman, SB 489 (CD))

Silvicultural activities; provisions for issuance of special orders. Amending § 10.1-1181.2. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2434 (Chapter 812))

Soil and Water Conservation Board; members. Amending §§ 10.1-502 and 10.1-503. (Patron-Thomas, HB 1875 (Chapter 128))

Soil and Water Conservation District Boards; quorum. Amending § 10.1-531. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2631 (Chapter 616))

Solid and hazardous waste; issuance of environmental permit fees. Amending §§ 10.1-1402, 10.1-1402.1 and 62.1-44.15:6; repealing third enactment of Chapter 822, 2002 Acts. (Patron-Plum, HB 2315 (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 landfills; closure requirements, exception. Amending § 10.1-1413.2. (Patron-Ruff, SB 515 (CD); Ruff, SB 886 (F))

Solid waste landfills; exempts wood and timber processing facilities from certain permit requirements. Amending §§ 10.1-1408.1, 10.1-1411 and 10.1-1413.2. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1809 (F))

Solid waste landfills; financial responsibility for closures. Amending § 10.1-1410. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2783 (F))

Solid waste landfills; permit requirements. Amending § 10.1-1408.1. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1963 (F))

Solid waste landfills; siting in Mecklenburg and Halifax Counties. Amending § 10.1-1408.4. (Patron-Hogan, HB 1532 (Chapter 834))

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))

State Archaeologist; established. Amending §§ 10.1-2300 and 10.1-2301. (Patron-Dillard, HB 1134 (CD))

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

Stormwater; regulation. Amending § 15.2-2114. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1193 (Chapter 390))

Timber haulers; overweight permits. Adding § 46.2-1143.1. (Patron-Phillips, HB 871 (CD))

Tires; disposal of those that are used, imposition of tire recycling fee. Amending §§ 10.1-1418.2, 10.1-1418.3, 10.1-1422.3, 58.1-641 and 58.1-642; adding §§ 10.1-1418.4 and 10.1-1418.5. (Patron-Watkins, SB 965 (Chapter 101))

Transient occupancy tax; portion to be used for promotion of tourism. Amending § 58.1-3819. (Patron-Black, HB 1517 (F))

Tree canopies; conservation and preservation during development process in certain populated areas. Amending § 15.2-961. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 105 (CD); Howell, SB 484 (CD))

Tree canopies; use in local development process. Amending § 15.2-961. (Patron-Howell, SB 1013 (Chapter 875))

Trichloroethylene; prohibits products containing such solvent. Amending § 10.1-1400; adding § 10.1-1424.2. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2789 (Chapter 620))

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, Management and Treatment of; Report on (HJR 771, 2001). (HD 2)

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

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