WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS AND HARBORS
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    WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS AND HARBORS

    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 land; Department of Conservation and Recreation, et al., to coordinate utilization of certain programs to seek federal funds in support of efforts to protect riparian forest buffers, wetlands and other voluntary conservation measures thereon. (Patron-Murphy, HJR 549)

    Back Bay; Department of Conservation and Recreation, et al., to study effect of nonpoint source pollution thereon, and determine strategies and costs of improving water quality thereof. (Patron-Purkey, HJR 555)

    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)

    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 Bridge and Tunnel Commission; changes in membership. Amending Chapter 693, 1954 Acts. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 2836)

    Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund; requesting DMV to support by promoting sales of Friend of Chesapeake license plates. (Patron-Plum, HJR 499)

    Dam rebuilding in Campbell County; local assessment for expenses. Amending § 15.1-239. (Patron-Crouch, HB 734)

    Dams owned by soil and water conservation districts; Department of Conservation and Recreation to study structural condition and costs of maintenance thereof. (Patron-Dickinson, HJR 446)

    Dams owned by soil and water conservation districts; joint subcommittee to study structural condition and costs of maintenance thereof, appropriation. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 275)

    Dredging, periodic maintenance; joint subcommittee continued to study funding mechanisms therefor, appropriation. (Patron-Bloxom, HJR 666)

    Embry Dam; Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to study providing fish passage therein. (Patron-Houck, SJR 296)

    Environmental agency actions; appeals of certain (standing bill). Amending Chapter 1032, 1996 Acts. (Patron-Murphy, HB 2415)

    Environmental laboratory certification program; establishment by Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services. Adding § 2.1-429.01. (Patron-Jackson, HB 2876; Marye, SB 1039)

    Fishing; penalty for impeding in tidal and inland waters. Amending § 29.1-738; adding §§ 28.2-903.1 and 29.1-554.1. (Patron-Croshaw, HB 1915)

    Flood damage relief; expands Stream Restoration and Assistance Program to provide additional funding therefor. Amending §§ 10.1-650, 10.1-653, 10.1-656, 10.1-657 and 38.2-401.1; adding § 10.1-655.1. (Patron-Katzen, HB 2879)

    Motor fuel tax from recreational boating; use for soil and water conservation. Amending §§ 10.1-505 and 58.1-2107; adding § 10.1-505.1. (Patron-Ruff, HB 2743)

    Motor launch routes; changes. Amending § 46.2-2401. (Patron-Jones, J.C., HB 1814)

    Natural Resources, Secretary of, state agencies and all those who participated in development of Shenandoah and Potomac River Basin Tributary Nutrient Reduction Strategy; commending. (Patron-Morgan, HJR 768)

    "No wake" zones; establishment by localities. Amending § 29.1-744. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2880)

    North Meherrin River; portion designated a scenic river. Amending §§ 2.1-1.6 and 9-6.25:1; adding § 10.1-418.1. (Patron-Ruff, HB 2597; Holland, SB 651)

    Nutrient Reduction Projects Grant Fund; created. Amending §§ 10.1-2500, 62.1-44.15 and 62.1-44.32; adding §§ 62.1-232.1 through 62.1-232.6. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2034)

    Port Authority; certain specialized capital equipment exempt under Public Procurement Act. Amending §§ 2.1-483.1, 11-35 and 62.1-132.6. (Patron-Heilig, HB 2154)

    Port Authority; exempt from Personnel and Public Procurement Acts. Amending §§ 2.1-116, 11-35, 62.1-132.6 and 62.1-132.7. (Patron-Heilig, HB 1223)

    Port Authority; prohibits disclosure of certain annual budget information. Amending § 62.1-132.4. (Patron-Walker, SB 925)

    Rappahannock River Basin study; continued, appropriation. (Patron-Houck, SJR 270)

    Regattas, marine parades, tournaments, etc.; removes requirement that permits be issued for holding of such events in state waters, exception. Amending §§ 29.1-737 and 29.1-742; repealing § 29.1-743. (Patron-Schrock, SB 839)

    Reservoirs; issuance of permits. Adding § 62.1-44.15:02. (Patron-Darner, HB 2746)

    Resources Authority; authorized to provide financing assistance for facilities used for charitable, educational or scientific purposes. Amending §§ 62.1-198 and 62.1-199. (Patron-Stosch, SB 1031)

    Resources Authority; bond security. Amending § 62.1-209. (Patron-Colgan, SB 1007)

    Resources Authority; certain submissions exempt from Freedom of Information Act. Amending § 2.1-342. (Patron-Colgan, SB 996)

    Retirement System; participation by employees of Virginia Port Authority. Amending §§ 2.1-116, 62.1-128, 62.1-132.1, 62.1-132.6 and 62.1-132.7; adding §§ 51.1-126.4, 51.1-502.3, 62.1-129.1 and 62.1-148. (Patron-Heilig, HB 2155)

    Seaports of Virginia; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study fiscal impact of operations thereof on local governments where ports operate. (Patron-Moss, HJR 539)

    Sewage; discharge not allowed in Rappahannock River. Adding § 62.1-44.19:4. (Patron-Houck, SB 1042)

    Sewage and waste from boats and vessels; regulations concerning discharge in Chesapeake Bay. Amending § 62.1-44.33. (Patron-Robinson, HB 2494)

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

    Soil and Water Conservation District Dam Maintenance and Small Repair Fund; created. Adding § 10.1-611.1. (Patron-Hanger, SB 924)

    Subaqueous lands; conveyance of certain lands in Hampton River to Hampton Roads Marina. (Patron-Diamonstein, HB 2725)

    Tourism and economic development; Board on Conservation and Development of Public Beaches, et al., to study economic impact of Virginia's public beaches thereon. (Patron-Walker, SJR 338)

    Toxics; management. Adding § 62.1-44.15:02. (Patron-Connally, HB 1232)

    Toxics; publication of toxics inventory, reduction in state waters. Adding §§ 10.1-1186.1, 62.1-44.17:2 and 62.1-44.17:3. (Patron-Connally, HB 2246)

    Tributary plan for York and James River Basins; provisions. Amending § 2.1-51.12:2; adding §§ 2.1-51.12:2.1, 62.1-241.13 and 62.1-241.14. (Patron-Rust, HB 2663; Ticer, SB 1075)

    Tributary plan for York, James and Rappahannock River Basins; provisions. Amending § 2.1-51.12:2. (Patron-Houck, SB 1041)

    Tributary plan for York, James and Rappahannock River Basins; provisions. Amending § 2.1-51.12:2; repealing second enactment of Chapter 1031, 1996 Acts. (Patron-Murphy, HB 2412)

    Tributary plan implementation; relates to development thereof by Secretary of Natural Resources. Repealing second enactment of Chapter 1031, 1996 Acts. (Patron-Murphy, HB 2413)

    Water Commission; Report of (§ 9-145.8 of Code of Virginia). (HD 90)

    Water permit program; Water Control Board to report on analysis and estimate of annual costs to permit holders and applicants. Amending § 62.1-44.15:6. (Patron-Connally, HB 2245; Ticer, SB 1080)

    Water quality; notice to localities and riparian property owners. Amending § 62.1-44.15:4. (Patron-Couric, SB 969)

    Water Quality Improvement Act of 1997; created. Adding §§ 10.1-2117 through 10.1-2134. (Patron-Murphy, HB 2330; Norment, SB 1100; Marye, SB 1131)

    Water quality improvement activities; general permits. Amending §§ 9-6.14:4.1, 28.2-103 and 28.2-1207; adding § 62.1-44.15:5.1. (Patron-Deeds, HB 2107)

    Water Quality Monitoring, Information and Restoration Act; created. Adding §§ 62.1-44.19:4 through 62.1-44.19:8. (Patron-Gartlan, SB 1122)

    Water quality standards; establishment. Amending § 62.1-44.15. (Patron-Davies, HB 850)

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

    Water Supply Revolving Fund; access, administration, etc. Amending §§ 62.1-233, 62.1-234 and 62.1-237 through 62.1-239.1. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2659; Phillips, HB 2739; Bolling, SB 1025)

    Water vessels; local regulation concerning safe operation, including underway speed of a vessel. Amending § 29.1-744. (Patron-Grayson, HB 2237)

    Water vessels; removal due to arrest of operator. Adding § 29.1-738.6. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2238)

    Water vessels; removal or repair of those that have been abandoned. Amending § 15.1-11.3. (Patron-Behm, HB 2370)

    Waters, state; removal of obstructions, structure or vessel. Amending § 28.2-1210. (Patron-Behm, HB 2371)

    Wetlands and coastal sand dunes; issuance of permits. Amending §§ 28.2-1302 and 28.2-1403. (Patron-Murphy, HB 2407)

    Wetlands permits; issuance in emergency situations. Amending §§ 9-6.14:4.1 and 28.2-1307. (Patron-Murphy, HB 2414)


    1997 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. Last Modified on June 23, 1997 at 01:04pm Eastern Daylight Time

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