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2001 SESSION
HB 2310 Lake level contingency plans.
Introduced by: V. Earl Dickinson | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)
Lake level contingency plans. Requires that, as part of a Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit System (VPDES) permit, a lake level contingency plan take into account and minimize any adverse effects on beneficial uses (protection of fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, navigation, and cultural and aesthetic values) of any release reduction requirements. Such plans are required for surface water impoundments whose primary purpose is to provide cooling water to power generators. Currently, the plan only has to take into account and minimize the impact of release reductions on downstream users. However, the reduction in the release amounts required by the plan would not be implemented if it adversely affects (i) the ability to meet water quality standards, (ii) the ability to provide adequate water supplies needed for consumptive uses (drinking water or fire protection), and (iii) fish and wildlife. If the adverse affect is imminent, Virginia Power is authorized to release increased amounts of water for up to 48 hours or until such time as DEQ determines the increased release is necessary. This bill incorporates HB 2714.
FULL TEXT
- 01/10/01 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/10/01 013978728 pdf | impact statement
- 01/31/01 House: Committee substitute printed 014013728-H1 pdf | impact statement
- 02/19/01 House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2310ER) pdf | impact statement
- 03/14/01 Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0116) pdf
HISTORY
- 01/10/01 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/10/01 013978728
- 01/10/01 House: Referred to Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources
- 01/24/01 House: Assigned to C. N. R. sub-committee: 1
- 01/31/01 House: Committee substitute printed 014013728-H1
- 01/31/01 House: Reported from Cons. & Nat. Res. w/sub (21-Y 0-N)
- 02/01/01 House: Read first time
- 02/02/01 House: Read second time
- 02/02/01 House: Committee substitute agreed to 014013728-H1
- 02/02/01 House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute 014013728
- 02/03/01 House: VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (98-Y 0-N)
- 02/03/01 House: Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
- 02/03/01 House: Communicated to Senate
- 02/07/01 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
- 02/07/01 Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- 02/12/01 Senate: Reported from A. C. & N. R. (15-Y 0-N)
- 02/13/01 Senate: Const. reading disp., passed by for the day (40-Y 0-N)
- 02/13/01 Senate: VOTE: CONST. RDG. DISPENSED R (40-Y 0-N)
- 02/14/01 Senate: Read third time
- 02/14/01 Senate: Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- 02/14/01 Senate: VOTE: PASSAGE R (40-Y 0-N)
- 02/19/01 House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2310ER)
- 02/21/01 House: Enrolled
- 02/22/01 House: Signed by Speaker
- 02/22/01 Senate: Signed by President
- 03/13/01 Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 116 (effective 7/1/01)
- 03/14/01 Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0116)