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2006 SESSION

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HB 1454 Wetlands and stream restoration; companies to file erosion & sediment control specifications.

Introduced by: Edward T. Scott | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Wetlands mitigation banks.  Allows any person who has created and operates an approved wetlands mitigation bank in multiple jurisdictions to annually file erosion and sediment control specifications for wetlands mitigation projects with the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board. The Board has 60 days to approve the specifications. If no action is taken within 60 days the specifications are deemed approved. Projects that are not covered by general specifications will have to comply with the local erosion and sediment control program. This bill will not become effective unless a specific appropriation has been approved in the general appropriation act to support this activity.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Artificial wetlands and stream restoration.  Allows artificial wetland and stream restoration companies to file general erosion and sediment control specifications annually with the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board for its review and approval. The specifications will cover such projects as the construction of wetland or stream restoration, the construction of terraces, desilting basins, dikes, ponds, ditches, land irrigation, and the planting and cultivating of wetland plants. Currently, electric, natural gas, telephone, natural gas pipeline and railroad companies can file such specifications.