CONSERVATION
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    CONSERVATION

    See also: Arts and Humanities

    Abandoned waste sites; access. Adding § 10.1-1406.1. (Patron-Deeds, HB 649)

    Aboveground storage tanks; certain not required to prepare an oil discharge contingency plan or pollution prevention regulations. Amending § 62.1-44.34:17. (Patron-Councill, HB 340)

    Agricultural Stewardship Act; created to provide agricultural water quality protection. Adding §§ 10.1-559.1 through 10.1-559.11. (Patron-Deeds, HB 1329)

    Agricultural water quality protection; provisions. Adding §§ 10.1-559.1 through 10.1-559.10. (Patron-Murphy, HB 1413)

    Air and water general permits; exemptions under Administrative Process Act. Amending § 9-6.14:4.1. (Patron-Reid, HB 1031; Goode, SB 337)

    Assault and battery; penalty when against forest wardens. Amending § 18.2-57.1. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 114)

    Assault and battery; penalty when against forest wardens or game wardens. Amending § 18.2-57.1. (Patron-Reasor, SB 93)

    Big Walker Creek in Giles County; portion designated a scenic river. Amending § 2.1-1.6; adding § 10.1-409.1. (Patron-Baker, HB 824)

    Burning; regulation. Amending § 10.1-1142. (Patron-Ingram, HB 1059; Trumbo, SB 370)

    Chesapeake Bay; consolidation of program responsibilities. Amending §§ 10.1-2100, 10.1-2102, 10.1-2103, 10.1-2105, 10.1-2106 and 10.1-2107; adding § 10.1-2105.1. (Patron-Bloxom, HB 1445; Norment, SB 350)

    Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries; restoration of water quality and living resources thereof. Adding §§ 2.1-51.12:1, 2.1-51.12:2 and 2.1-51.12:3. (Patron-Murphy, HB 1411)

    Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; additional localities subject to provisions. Adding § 10.1-2109.1. (Patron-Murphy, HB 70)

    Citizens' Advisory Board; created to advise Director of Department of Environmental Quality. Amending §§ 2.1-1.6 and 9-6.25:1; adding § 10.1-1187.1. (Patron-Grayson, HB 1534)

    Conservation and Recreation Foundation; appointment of Chairman. Amending § 10.1-1018. (Patron-Murphy, HB 1414)

    Conservation easements; disclosure of limitations and obligations. Amending § 10.1-1010; adding § 55-48.1. (Patron-Katzen, HB 1209)

    Conservation permits; issuance by Director of Department of Environmental Quality. Adding § 10.1-1185.1. (Patron-Deeds, HB 844)

    Environment; joint subcommittee to study future thereof in Virginia, appropriation. (Patron-Moss, HJR 221)

    Environmental assessment, voluntary; plan for prompt implementation of corrective action for any identified noncompliance. Amending § 10.1-1198. (Patron-Phillips, HB 717)

    Environmental education; Department of Education, et al., to study incorporation in curriculum for students and teachers. (Patron-Puller, HJR 124)

    Environmental Quality, Department of; issuance of special orders to comply with laws administered by Air Pollution Control Board, Water Control Board or Waste Management Board. Amending §§ 10.1-1182 and 10.1-1186. (Patron-Murphy, HB 1008)

    Environmental Quality, Review of Department of; Interim Report of Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (HJR 531, 1995). (HD 44)

    Erosion and sediment control and stormwater management; transfers responsibility to Department of Environmental Quality. Amending §§ 9-6.25:1, 9-6.25:2, 10.1-107, 10.1-659 and 15.1-292.4; adding §§ 62.1-44.117 through 62.1-44.146; repealing §§ 10.1-560 through 10.1-571 and 10.1-603.1 through 10.1-603.15. (Patron-Schrock, SB 530)

    Erosion and Sediment Control Law; exemptions. Amending § 10.1-560. (Patron-Tate, HB 351)

    Erosion and Sediment Control Law; injunctions for violations thereunder. Amending § 10.1-569. (Patron-Dillard, HB 1433)

    Flood and dam safety responsibility; transferred to Department of Emergency Services. Amending §§ 10.1-560, 10.1-1408.1, 38.2-401.1, 62.1-105 and 62.1-106; adding §§ 10.1-104.3 and 44-146.41 through 44-146.66; repealing §§ 10.1-600 through 10.1-603, 10.1-603.16 through 10.1-603.23, 10.1-604 through 10.1-613, 10.1-658 and 10.1-659. (Patron-Crouch, HB 900; Hanger, SB 308)

    Forest stewardship; expressing sense of General Assembly regarding promotion of participation of forest management and long-term forest health. (Patron-Watkins, HJR 121)

    Geologist, professional; waiver of examination requirements. Amending § 54.1-1404. (Patron-Way, HB 374)

    Historic Triangle (Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown); joint subcommittee to study preservation thereof, appropriation. (Patron-Grayson, HJR 242)

    Historical organizations; Department of Historic Resources, et al., to study ways to improve procedures for making state grants thereto. (Patron-Waddell, SJR 119)

    Historical societies receiving appropriations; includes Historic Gordonsville, Inc. Amending § 10.1-2212. (Patron-Davies, HB 847)

    Historical societies receiving appropriations; includes Menokin Foundation, Inc. Amending § 10.1-2212. (Patron-Murphy, HB 514)

    Household hazardous waste; increases time for disposal storage. Amending §§ 10.1-1400 and 10.1-1408.1. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 885)

    Income tax, state; credit for historic rehabilitation. Adding § 58.1-339.2. (Patron-Cranwell, HB 1453)

    Income tax, state; extends check-off contribution to Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund. Amending § 58.1-345.1. (Patron-Katzen, HB 1212; Waddell, SB 606)

    Land-disturbing activities; security for performance. Amending § 10.1-565. (Patron-Brickley, HB 1230)

    License plates, special; issuance to supporters of state parks. Adding § 46.2-749.2:2. (Patron-Deeds, HB 333; Waddell, SB 243)

    Motor Oil, Used, and Antifreeze, Demonstration Project in Bath County for Collection and Recycling of; Report of Department of Transportation (Chapter 109, 1995 Acts). (HD 10)

    Motor oil, used, and motor vehicle antifreeze; recycling. Amending § 10.1-1425.8. (Patron-Deeds, HB 845)

    Motor vehicle emissions; on road testing. Amending §§ 46.2-1178.1 and 46.2-1183. (Patron-Harris, HB 427; Barry, SB 275)

    Natural Area Preserves Act and Cave Protection Act; provisions. Amending §§ 2.1-1.5, 2.1-1.6, 3.1-1021, 3.1-1025, 9-6.25:1, 29.1-103, 29.1-566, 58.1-345 and 58.1-345.1; adding §§ 29.1-900 through 29.1-909 and 29.1-1000 through 29.1-1008; repealing §§ 10.1-209 through 10.1-217 and 10.1-1000 through 10.1-1008. (Patron-Marshall, HB 1095; Martin, SB 519)

    Natural resources; powers of Department of Conservation and Recreation concerning conservation thereof. Amending § 10.1-104. (Patron-Plum, HB 1098)

    Nutrient management plans; use of nitrogen application rates. Amending § 10.1-104.2. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 1090)

    Open burning; regulation during a drought. Adding § 10.1-1158.1. (Patron-Katzen, HB 605)

    Outdoors Foundation; trustees. Amending § 10.1-1800. (Patron-Murphy, HB 1509)

    Ozone; state agencies prohibited from entering into any interstate agreement on transportation thereof. (Patron-Stump, HB 1512)

    Railroad rights-of-way; abolishes provisions relating to maintenance by Department of Forestry. Repealing § 10.1-1146. (Patron-Parrish, HB 592)

    Recyclable materials; penalty for removal from recycling bins or containers. Amending § 15.1-11.5. (Patron-Puller, HB 743)

    Remediated property under jurisdiction of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; use of fresh start programs. Adding § 10.1-1429.4. (Patron-Katzen, HB 1211)

    Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include organizations operating a Civil War site and museum, including the Pamplin Foundation. Amending § 58.1-609.9. (Patron-DeBoer, HB 129)

    Seed tree law; certain land exempt therefrom. Amending §§ 10.1-1163, 10.1-1164, 10.1-1167, 10.1-1168 and 10.1-1169. (Patron-Watkins, HB 612)

    Silvicultural activities; installation of water bars and skid trails and revegetating roads as corrective measures. Amending § 10.1-1181.2. (Patron-Phillips, HB 1182)

    Silvicultural activities; operation in Dragon Run Swamp. Adding § 10.1-1181.8. (Patron-Morgan, HB 926)

    Silvicultural practices; prohibits localities from limiting forestry management. Amending § 10.1-1105; adding § 10.1-1126.1. (Patron-Chichester, SB 592)

    Soil and water conservation; provisions. Adding §§ 3.1-1081 through 3.1-1224; repealing §§ 10.1-500 through 10.1-559, 10.1-560 through 10.1-571, 10.1-572, 10.1-573, 10.1-600 through 10.1-603, 10.1-603.16 through 10.1-603.23, 10.1-604 through 10.1-613 and 10.1-614 through 10.1-657. (Patron-Ruff, HB 1113)

    Soil and Water Conservation Board; hearings concerning district directors. Amending § 10.1-536. (Patron-Parrish, HB 593)

    Soil and water conservation district services; charging of fees. Adding § 10.1-548.1. (Patron-Gartlan, SB 454)

    Soil and water conservation districts; levy of real estate tax on property therein. Adding § 10.1-559.1. (Patron-Gartlan, SB 451)

    Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Potential Sources of Reliable Funding for; Final Report of Joint Subcommittee (SJR 275, 1995). (SD 35)

    Solid waste management facilities; prohibits issuance of permits to persons who have unjustly impacted minority or disadvantaged communities. Adding § 10.1-1408.1:1. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1380)

    State parks; use of Conservation Resources Fund for operation. Amending § 10.1-202. (Patron-Guest, HB 800; Hawkins, SB 623)

    Strip mine reclamation; powers and duties of Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy are not limited by Erosion and Sediment Control Law. Amending § 10.1-571. (Patron-McClure, HB 940)

    Surplus state property; proceeds designated for higher education, health and human resources, and for conservation. Amending § 2.1-512. (Patron-Thomas, HB 643)

    Timberlands; reforestation. Amending § 10.1-1171. (Patron-Ruff, HB 737)

    Vegetative waste; requires sites used for disposal thereof to be monitored for ground water contamination. Amending § 10.1-1408.1. (Patron-Marye, SB 314)

    Waste tire trust fund; reimbursement to users. Amending § 10.1-1422.4. (Patron-Plum, HB 584)

    Waste tires; liability for burning. Adding § 10.1-1418.3. (Patron-Watkins, HB 815)

    Water Control Board and Air Pollution Control Board; appeals of agency actions. Amending §§ 10.1-1318, 10.1-1457 and 62.1-44.29. (Patron-Murphy, HB 1412)

    Water recreation in tourism industry; Commission created to propose recommendations to improve and enhance role thereof in coalfield region of State. (Patron-Phillips, HJR 103)

    Watershed improvement district; conduct of referenda. Amending § 10.1-634.1. (Patron-Crouch, HB 653)

    Zoning ordinances; amendments to include preservation of historical sites and architectural areas. Amending § 15.1-503.2. (Patron-Diamonstein, HB 882)


    1996 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, Resolutions and Documents - For additional information, please contact Legislative Information, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Telephone (804) 786-6530. NOTE: Send us e-Mail if you have questions about the General Assembly or Legislative Information. Please include your phone number and address. Last Modified on October 30, 1996 at 10:16am

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