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2005 SESSION
HB 2937 Erosion & sediment control plans; allows DCR to issue special order to locality not implementing.
Introduced by: James H. Dillard-resigned 9/1 | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Erosion and sediment control plans. Authorizes the Department of Conservation and Recreation to issue a special order to a locality that has not taken action to correct the manner in which it is administering its erosion and sediment control program. Those localities which have not initiated or implemented an approved corrective action agreement are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 per day with the maximum amount not to exceed $20,000 per violation. Prior to issuing a special order, the Soil and Water Conservation Board is to conduct a formal hearing pursuant to the Administrative Process Act.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Erosion and sediment control plans. Authorizes the Department of Conservation and Recreation to issue a special order to a locality that has not taken action to correct the manner in which it is administering its erosion and sediment control program. Those localities which have not initiated or implemented an approved corrective action agreement are subject to a civil penalty of up to $32,500 a day.