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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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