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2000 SESSION
SB 296 Lake level contingency plans.
Introduced by: R. Edward Houck | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Lake level contingency plans. Requires that permits issued for surface water impoundments that provide cooling water to power generators include a lake level contingency plan to allow specific reductions in the flow required to be released when the water level above the dam drops below designated levels due to drought conditions. This bill is identical to HB 625.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Lake level contingency plans. Requires that permits issued for surface water impoundments that provide cooling water to power generators include a lake level contingency plan to allow specific reductions in the flow required to be released when the water level above the dam drops below designated levels due to drought conditions.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Virginia Water Protection Permit. Requires that Virginia Water Protection Permit regulations include provisions under which a plan providing for reduced flows during a drought may be incorporated into a permit for a hydroelectric dam.