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2008 SESSION
SB 196 Hazardous materials; localities to prohibit initiation of new storage in floodplains.
Introduced by: Mark R. Herring | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Storage of hazardous materials. Permits localities to prohibit the initiation of storage of hazardous materials in floodplains five stream miles upstream of an intake for a public water supply. However, the provisions of this bill shall not apply to: (i) operations of the Virginia Department of Transportation or its contractors concerning the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of highways; or (ii) all Department of Defense facilities and operations.
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HISTORY
- 01/07/08 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088213240
- 01/07/08 Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- 01/21/08 Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)