Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 355 — Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program; Fredericksburg waste water treatment facility.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 128 (effective 7/1/22)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 07, 2022.

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Summary

Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program; Fredericksburg wastewater treatment facility. Adds the Fredericksburg wastewater treatment facility to the list of priority projects for the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program. The bill provides that the new nutrient technology requirements applicable to the Fredericksburg wastewater treatment facility shall take effect when the expanded facility receives its certificate to operate. This bill is identical to HB 1067.

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The amendment to Bill SB 355 introduces a clearer framework for how the state will fund grants for upgrading wastewater treatment facilities with nutrient removal technology. It specifies the process for disbursing these grants, ensuring that localities can submit their funding requests monthly. This change is significant because it provides a more streamlined and predictable funding mechanism, which is essential for improving water quality and safeguarding the environment in Virginia. By ensuring that necessary technology upgrades are financially supported, this amendment aims to enhance the efficiency of wastewater treatment and help protect local waterways.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1186.01 and 62.1-44.19:14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER 128 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1186.01 and 62.1-44.19:14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program;
R O [S 355] Approved L L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 355] Approved April 7, 2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That §§ 10.1-1186.01 and 62.1-44.19:14 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as E follows:
That §§ 10.1-1186.01 and 62.1-44.19:14 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
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§ 10.1-1186.01.
Reimbursements to localities for upgrades to treatment works.
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When grant disbursements pursuant to this section reach a sum sufficient to fund the completion of the ENRC Program at all publicly owned treatment works, the House Committee on Agriculture, B Chesapeake and Natural Resources, the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee o5 Appropriations shall review (i) the future funding needs to meet the purposes of the Water QualEty Improvement Act, (ii) the most recent annual needs estimate required by § 10.1-2134.1, and (iii) the appropriate funding mechanism for such needs.
When grant disbursements pursuant to this section reach a sum sufficient to fund the completion of the ENRC Program at all publicly owned treatment works, the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations shall review (i) the future funding needs to meet the purposes of the Water Quality Improvement Act, (ii) the most recent annual needs estimate required by § 10.1-2134.1, and (iii) the appropriate funding mechanism for such needs.
Each requisition shall include written certification that the applicable local share of the cost of nutrient removal technology for that portion of the project covered by such requisition has been exceed 95 percent of the total grant amount until satisfactory completion of the project.
Each requisition shall include written certification that the applicable local share of the cost of nutrient removal technology for that portion of the project covered by such requisition has been incurred or expended.
Except as may otherwise be approved by the Department, disbursements shall not exceed 95 percent of the total grant amount until satisfactory completion of the project.
or bonds issued by the Virginia Public Building Authority, in consultation with the Department, pursuant to §§ 2.2-2261, 2.2-2263, and 2.2-2264, including the Commonwealth's share of the interest costs expended by the locality or regional authority for financing such project during the period from 50 percent completion of construction to final completion of construction.
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In payments to be paid by the State Treasurer upon request of the Director out of proceeds from bonds issued by the Virginia Public Building Authority, in consultation with the Department, pursuant to §§ 2.2-2261, 2.2-2263, and 2.2-2264, including the Commonwealth's share of the interest costs expended by the locality or regional authority for financing such project during the period from 50 percent completion of construction to final completion of construction.
The General Assembly has the sole authority to determine whether disbursement shall be made pursuant to subdivision C 1, 2, or 3, or a combination thereof, provided that a disbursement shall be made pursuant to subdivision C 3 only upon a certification by the Department that project grant reimbursements for the fiscal year will exceed the available funds in the Water Quality Improvement FunE.
The General Assembly has the sole authority to determine whether disbursement shall be made pursuant to subdivision C 1, 2, or 3, or a combination thereof, provided that a disbursement shall be made pursuant to subdivision C 3 only upon a certification by the Department that project grant reimbursements for the fiscal year will exceed the available funds in the Water Quality Improvement Fund.
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The notation "WIP3-N" or "WIP3-P" indicates that a facility is subject to additional requirements for total nitrogen or total works receive a grant of less than 35 percent of the costs of the design and installation of nutrient removal technology.
The notation "WIP3-N" or "WIP3-P" indicates that a facility is subject to additional requirements for total nitrogen or total phosphorus, respectively, under the ENRC Program.
of 6 FACILITY NAME OWNER Shenandoah - Potomac River Basin ACSA-Fishersville STP Augusta County Service Authority Luray STP Town of Luray ACSA-Middle River Regional STP Augusta County Service Authority HRRSA-North River WWTF WIP3-P Harrisonburg-Rockingham Regional Sewer Authority ACSA-Stuarts Draft STP Augusta County Service Authority Waynesboro STP City of Waynesboro ACSA-Weyers Cave STP Augusta County Service Authority Berryville STP Town of Berryville Front Royal STP Town of Front Royal Mount Jackson STP Town of Mount Jackson New Market STP Town of New Market Shenandoah Co.-North Fork Regional WWTP Shenandoah County Stoney Creek Sanitary District STP Stoney Creek Sanitary District Strasburg STP Town of Strasburg Woodstock STP Town of Woodstock FWSA-Opequon Water Reclamation Facility Frederick-WinchesterService Authority FWSA-Parkins Mill WWTF Frederick-WinchesterService Authority Purcellville-Basham Simms WWTF Town of Purcellville LCSA-Broad Run WRF Loudoun County Service Authority Leesburg WPCF Town of Leesburg Round Hill WWTP Town of Round Hill PWCSA-H.L.
In no case shall any publicly owned treatment works receive a grant of less than 35 percent of the costs of the design and installation of nutrient removal technology.
FACILITY NAME OWNER Shenandoah - Potomac River Basin of 6 ACSA-Fishersville STP Augusta County Service Authority Luray STP Town of Luray ACSA-Middle River Regional STP Augusta County Service Authority HRRSA-North River WWTF WIP3-P Harrisonburg-Rockingham Regional Sewer Authority ACSA-Stuarts Draft STP Augusta County Service Authority Waynesboro STP City of Waynesboro ACSA-Weyers Cave STP Augusta County Service Authority Berryville STP Town of Berryville Front Royal STP Town of Front Royal Mount Jackson STP Town of Mount Jackson New Market STP Town of New Market Shenandoah Co.-North Fork Regional WWTP Shenandoah County Stoney Creek Sanitary District STP Stoney Creek Sanitary District Strasburg STP Town of Strasburg Woodstock STP Town of Woodstock FWSA-Opequon Water Reclamation Facility Frederick-WinchesterService Authority FWSA-Parkins Mill WWTF Frederick-WinchesterService Authority Purcellville-Basham Simms WWTF Town of Purcellville LCSA-Broad Run WRF Loudoun County Service Authority Leesburg WPCF Town of Leesburg Round Hill WWTP Town of Round Hill PWCSA-H.L.
Noman-Cole Fairfax County Pollution Control Facility Stafford Co.-Aquia WWTP Stafford County Colonial Beach STP Town of Colonial Beach Dahlgren Sanitary District WWTP King George County Service Authority Fairview Beach STP King George County Service Authority Purkins Corner WWTP King George County Service Authority District of Columbia - Blue Plains STP (VirgLoudoun County Service Authority and Fairfax County portion) contract for capacity and Fairfax County contract for capacity Rappahannock River Basin Culpeper WWTP Town of Culpeper Marshall WWTP Town of Marshall Mountain Run WWTP Culpeper County Orange STP Town of Orange Rapidan STP Rapidan Service Authority FCW&SA-Remmington WWTP Fauquier County Water and Sewer Authority Warrenton STP Town of Warrenton Wilderness Shores WWTP Rapidan Service Authority Spotsylvania Co.-FMC WWTF Spotsylvania County Fredericksburg WWTF WIP3-N, WIP3-P City of Fredericksburg Stafford Co.-Little Falls Run WWTF Stafford County Spotsylvania Co.-Massaponax WWTF WIP3-N, Spotsylvania County WIP3-P Montross-Westmoreland WWTP Westmoreland County Oakland Park STP King George County Service Authority Tappahannock WWTP Town of Tappahannock Urbanna WWTP Hampton Roads Sanitation District Warsaw STP Town of Warsaw Reedville Sanitary District WWTP Reedville Sanitary District60 Kilmarnock WWTP Town of Kilmarnock York River Basin Caroline Co.
Noman-Cole Fairfax County Pollution Control Facility Stafford Co.-Aquia WWTP Stafford County Colonial Beach STP Town of Colonial Beach Dahlgren Sanitary District WWTP King George County Service Authority Fairview Beach STP King George County Service Authority Purkins Corner WWTP King George County Service Authority District of Columbia - Blue Plains STP (VirginiaLoudoun County Service Authority and Fairfax County portion) contract for capacity and Fairfax County contract for capacity Rappahannock River Basin Culpeper WWTP Town of Culpeper Marshall WWTP Town of Marshall Mountain Run WWTP Culpeper County Orange STP Town of Orange Rapidan STP Rapidan Service Authority FCW&SA-Remmington WWTP Fauquier County Water and Sewer Authority Warrenton STP Town of Warrenton Wilderness Shores WWTP Rapidan Service Authority Spotsylvania Co.-FMC WWTF Spotsylvania County Fredericksburg WWTF WIP3-N, WIP3-P City of Fredericksburg Stafford Co.-Little Falls Run WWTF Stafford County Spotsylvania Co.-Massaponax WWTF WIP3-N, Spotsylvania County WIP3-P Montross-Westmoreland WWTP Westmoreland County Oakland Park STP King George County Service Authority Tappahannock WWTP Town of Tappahannock Urbanna WWTP Hampton Roads Sanitation District Warsaw STP Town of Warsaw Reedville Sanitary District WWTP Reedville Sanitary District60 Kilmarnock WWTP Town of Kilmarnock York River Basin Caroline Co.
Regional STP Caroline County Gordonsville STP Rapidan Service Authority Ashland WWTP Hanover County Doswell WWTP Hanover County HRSD-York River STP WIP3-N Hampton Roads Sanitation District Parham Landing WWTP New Kent County Totopotomoy WWTP Hanover County of 6 HRSD-Mathews Courthouse STP Hampton Roads Sanitation District Spotsylvania Co.-Thornburg STP WIP3-N, Spotsylvania County E WIP3-P N James River Basin Buena Vista STP City of Buena Vista R Covington STP City of Covington Lexington-Rockbridge Regional WQCF Maury Service Authority O Alleghany Co.-Low Moor STP Alleghany County L Amherst-Rutledge Creek WWTP River WWTP Town of Amhersty Lynchburg STP City of Lynchburg L RWSA-Moores Creek Regional STP Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority E Crewe WWTP Town of Crewe Farmville WWTP Town of Farmville D Chesterfield Co.-Falling Creek WWTP Chesterfield County Henrico Co.
Regional STP Caroline County Gordonsville STP Rapidan Service Authority Ashland WWTP Hanover County Doswell WWTP Hanover County HRSD-York River STP WIP3-N Hampton Roads Sanitation District Parham Landing WWTP New Kent County Totopotomoy WWTP Hanover County HRSD-West Point STP Hampton Roads Sanitation District HRSD-Mathews Courthouse STP Hampton Roads Sanitation District Spotsylvania Co.-Thornburg STP WIP3-N, Spotsylvania County WIP3-P James River Basin of 6 Buena Vista STP City of Buena Vista Covington STP City of Covington Lexington-Rockbridge Regional WQCF Maury Service Authority Alleghany Co.-Low Moor STP Alleghany County Alleghany Co.-Lower Jackson River WWTP Alleghany County Amherst-Rutledge Creek WWTP Town of Amherst Lynchburg STP City of Lynchburg RWSA-Moores Creek Regional STP Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Crewe WWTP Town of Crewe Farmville WWTP Town of Farmville Chesterfield Co.-Falling Creek WWTP Chesterfield County Henrico Co.
WWTP Henrico County Hopewell Regional WWTF City of Hopewell Richmond WWTPCo.-Proctors Creek WWTP City of Richmondnty South Central Wastewater Authority WWTF South Central Wastewater Authority WIP3-N, WIP3-P HRSD-Boat Harbor STP WIP3-N, WIP3-P Hampton Roads Sanitation District S HRSD-Williamsburg STP WIP3-N, WIP3-P Hampton Roads Sanitation District 3 HRSD-Nansemond STP WIP3-N, WIP3-P Hampton Roads Sanitation District 5 HRSD-Army Base STP WIP3-N, WIP3-P Hampton Roads Sanitation District E WIP3-Pirginia Initiative Plant STP WIP3-Hampton Roads Sanitation District R HRSD-Chesapeake/ElizabethSTP WIP3-N, Hampton Roads Sanitation District WIP3-P Eastern Shore Basin Cape Charles WWTP Town of Cape Charles Onancock WWTP Town of Onancock Tangier Island WWTP Town of Tangier G.
WWTP Henrico County Hopewell Regional WWTF City of Hopewell Chesterfield Co.-Proctors Creek WWTP Chesterfield County Richmond WWTP City of Richmond South Central Wastewater Authority WWTF South Central Wastewater Authority WIP3-N, WIP3-P HRSD-Boat Harbor STP WIP3-N, WIP3-P Hampton Roads Sanitation District HRSD-Williamsburg STP WIP3-N, WIP3-P Hampton Roads Sanitation District HRSD-Nansemond STP WIP3-N, WIP3-P Hampton Roads Sanitation District HRSD-Army Base STP WIP3-N, WIP3-P Hampton Roads Sanitation District HRSD-Virginia Initiative Plant STP WIP3-N, Hampton Roads Sanitation District WIP3-P HRSD-Chesapeake/ElizabethSTP WIP3-N, Hampton Roads Sanitation District WIP3-P Eastern Shore Basin Cape Charles WWTP Town of Cape Charles Onancock WWTP Town of Onancock Tangier Island WWTP Town of Tangier G.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection B of § 10.1-2131, the Director shall not be required to enter into a grant agreement with a facility designated as a significant discharger or eligible the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Credit Exchange Program (§ 62.1-44.19:12 et seq.) would bence with significantly more cost-effective than the installation of nutrient controls for the facility in question.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection B of § 10.1-2131, the Director shall not be required to enter into a grant agreement with a facility designated as a significant discharger or eligible nonsignificant discharger if the Director determines that the use of nutrient credits in accordance with the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Credit Exchange Program (§ 62.1-44.19:12 et seq.) would be significantly more cost-effective than the installation of nutrient controls for the facility in question.
Waste load allocations for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for each permitted facility expressed as annual mass loads, including reduced waste load allocations where applicable under the ENRC of 6 Program.
Waste load allocations for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for each permitted facility expressed as annual mass loads, including reduced waste load allocations where applicable under the ENRC Program.
A schedule requiring compliance with the combined waste load allocations for each tributary as soon as possible taking into account (i) opportunities to minimize costs to the public or facility owners by phasing in the implementation of multiple projects;
A schedule requiring compliance with the combined waste load allocations for each tributary as soon as possible taking into account (i) opportunities to minimize costs to the public or facility owners of 6 by phasing in the implementation of multiple projects;
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discharge of nutrients, and become unlikely to resume such discharges in the foreseeable future;
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Changed the use of the facility in such a way as to make discharges unnecessary, ceased the discharge of nutrients, and become unlikely to resume such discharges in the foreseeable future;
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Significant changes in land use resulting from adopted changes to zoning ordinances or L comprehensive plans within a service area;
Significant changes in land use resulting from adopted changes to zoning ordinances or comprehensive plans within a service area;
Significant establishment of conservation easements or other perpetual instruments that are associated with a deed and that restrict growth or development;
Significant establishment of conservation easements or other perpetual instruments that are of 6 associated with a deed and that restrict growth or development;
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B The Board shall not reduce allocations based solely on voluntary improvements in nutrient re3oval technology.
The Board shall not reduce allocations based solely on voluntary improvements in nutrient removal technology.
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The Board shall maintain and make available to the public a current listing, by tributaryR of all permittees and permitted facilities under the general permit, together with each permitted facility's total factors.
The Board shall maintain and make available to the public a current listing, by tributary, of all permittees and permitted facilities under the general permit, together with each permitted facility's total nitrogen and total phosphorus waste load allocations, and total nitrogen and total phosphorus delivery factors.
and total phosphorus waste load allocations, and total nitrogen and total phosphorus delivery F.
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PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION (COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE) HRSD-Chesapeake/ElizabethSTP Consolidate into regional system and close treatment facility (1/1/2023) HRSD-Boat Harbor WWTP Convey by subaqueous crossing to Nansemond River WWTP for nutrient removal (1/1/2026) HRSD-Nansemond River WWTP nitrogen (1/1/2026) and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2032)/L total HRSD-Nassawadox WWTP Convey to regional system for nutrient removal (1/1/2026) Fredericksburg WWTF Expand with nutrient removal technology of 3.0 mg/L total nitrogen and 0.22 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2026) Spotsylvania Co.-FMC WWTF Convey to Massaponax WWTF and close treatment facility (1/1/2026) Spotsylvania Co.-Massaponax WWTFExpand with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen and (1/1/2026)total phosphorus to consolidate and close FMC WWTF Spotsylvania Co.-Thornburg STP Upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2026) HRRSA-North River WWTP Phosphorus removal tertiary filtration upgrade (1/1/2026) South Central Wastewater AuthoriUpgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen and WWTF 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2026) HRSD-Williamsburg WWTP Upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen HRSD-VIP WWTP Upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen (1/1/2026) and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2032) HRSD-James River WWTP Upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen (1/1/2026) and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2028) HRSD-Army Base WWTP Convey to VIP WWTP for nutrient removal (1/1/2032) or upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen (1/1/2026) and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2032) of 6 Each priority project and the associated schedule of compliance shall be incorporated into the applicable Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit or registration list.
PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION (COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE) HRSD-Chesapeake/ElizabethSTP Consolidate into regional system and close treatment facility (1/1/2023) HRSD-Boat Harbor WWTP Convey by subaqueous crossing to Nansemond River WWTP for nutrient removal (1/1/2026) HRSD-Nansemond River WWTP Upgrade and expand with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen (1/1/2026) and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2032) HRSD-Nassawadox WWTP Convey to regional system for nutrient removal (1/1/2026) Fredericksburg WWTF Expand with nutrient removal technology of 3.0 mg/L total nitrogen and 0.22 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2026) Spotsylvania Co.-FMC WWTF Convey to Massaponax WWTF and close treatment facility (1/1/2026) Spotsylvania Co.-Massaponax WWTF Expand with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus to consolidate and close FMC WWTF (1/1/2026) Spotsylvania Co.-Thornburg STP Upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2026) HRRSA-North River WWTP Phosphorus removal tertiary filtration upgrade (1/1/2026) South Central Wastewater Authority Upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen and WWTF 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2026) HRSD-Williamsburg WWTP Upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen (1/1/2026) and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2032) HRSD-VIP WWTP Upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen (1/1/2026) and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2032) HRSD-James River WWTP Upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen (1/1/2026) and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2028) HRSD-Army Base WWTP Convey to VIP WWTP for nutrient removal (1/1/2032) or upgrade with nutrient removal technology of 4.0 mg/L total nitrogen (1/1/2026) and 0.30 mg/L total phosphorus (1/1/2032) Each priority project and the associated schedule of compliance shall be incorporated into the applicable Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit or registration list.
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FACILITY NAME TOTAL NITROGEN WASTELOAD ALLOCATION (lbs/year) HRSD-Boat Harbor STP 304,593 HRSD-James River STP 243,674 HRSD-VIP WWTP 487,348 HRSD-Nansemond STP 365,511 HRSD-Williamsburg STP 274,133 Reduce total phosphorus waste load allocations for HRSD treatment works in the James River basin to the following allocations effective January 1, 2026:
FACILITY NAME TOTAL NITROGEN WASTELOAD ALLOCATION (lbs/year) HRSD-Army Base WWTP 219,307 HRSD-Boat Harbor STP 304,593 HRSD-James River STP 243,674 HRSD-VIP WWTP 487,348 HRSD-Nansemond STP 365,511 HRSD-Williamsburg STP 274,133 Reduce total phosphorus waste load allocations for HRSD treatment works in the James River basin to the following allocations effective January 1, 2026:
FACILITY NAME TOTAL PHOSPHORUS WASTELOAD ALLOCATION (lbs/year) HRSD-Army Base WWTP 27,413 HRSD-James River STP 30,459 HRSD-VIP WWTP 60,919 HRSD-Nansemond STP 45,689 HRSD-Williamsburg STP 34,267 Reduce total phosphorus waste load allocations for HRSD treatment works in the James River basin to the following allocations effective January 1, 2030:
FACILITY NAME TOTAL PHOSPHORUS WASTELOAD ALLOCATION (lbs/year) HRSD-Army Base WWTP 27,413 HRSD-Boat Harbor STP 38,074 HRSD-James River STP 30,459 HRSD-VIP WWTP 60,919 HRSD-Nansemond STP 45,689 HRSD-Williamsburg STP 34,267 Reduce total phosphorus waste load allocations for HRSD treatment works in the James River basin to the following allocations effective January 1, 2030:
FACILITY NAME TOTAL PHOSPHORUS WASTELOAD ALLOCATION (lbs/year) HRSD-Army Base WWTP 21,931 HRSD-James River STP 24,367 HRSD-VIP WWTP 48,735 HRSD-Nansemond STP 36,551 HRSD-Williamsburg STP 27,413 Reduce total phosphorus waste load allocations for HRSD treatment works in the James River basin to the following allocations effective January 1, 2032:
FACILITY NAME TOTAL PHOSPHORUS WASTELOAD ALLOCATION (lbs/year) HRSD-Army Base WWTP 21,931 HRSD-Boat Harbor STP 30,459 HRSD-James River STP 24,367 HRSD-VIP WWTP 48,735 HRSD-Nansemond STP 36,551 HRSD-Williamsburg STP 27,413 Reduce total phosphorus waste load allocations for HRSD treatment works in the James River basin to the following allocations effective January 1, 2032:
FACILITY NAME TOTAL PHOSPHORUS WASTELOAD ALLOCATION (lbs/year) HRSD-Army Base WWTP 16,448 HRSD-Boat Harbor STP 22,844 HRSD-VIP WWTPver STP 36,551 HRSD-Nansemond STP 27,413 HRSD-Williamsburg STP 20,560 Transfer the total nitrogen (454,596 lbs/year) and total phosphorus (41,450 lbs/year) waste load allocations for the HRSD-Chesapeake/Elizabeth STP to the Nutrient Offset Fund effective January 1, 2026.
FACILITY NAME TOTAL PHOSPHORUS WASTELOAD ALLOCATION (lbs/year) HRSD-Army Base WWTP 16,448 HRSD-Boat Harbor STP 22,844 HRSD-James River STP 18,276 HRSD-VIP WWTP 36,551 HRSD-Nansemond STP 27,413 HRSD-Williamsburg STP 20,560 Transfer the total nitrogen (454,596 lbs/year) and total phosphorus (41,450 lbs/year) waste load allocations for the HRSD-Chesapeake/Elizabeth STP to the Nutrient Offset Fund effective January 1, 2026.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 128 (effective 7/1/22)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022

  3. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022

  4. Signed by President

  5. Impact statement from DPB (SB355ER)

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Enrolled

  8. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)

  9. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  10. Read third time

  11. Read second time

  12. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)

  13. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  14. Read first time

  15. Placed on Calendar

  16. Impact statement from DPB (SB355E)

  17. Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)

  18. Printed as engrossed 22101162D-E

  19. Engrossed by Senate as amended SB355E

  20. Committee amendments agreed to

  21. Reading of amendments waived

  22. Read second time

  23. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  24. Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)

  25. Impact statement from DPB (SB355)

  26. Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  27. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with amendment (15-Y 0-N)

  28. Introduced bill reprinted 22101162D

  29. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  30. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101162D

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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 98001
Total 98001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
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Member Party Vote
Greenhalgh, Karen S. — Yea
March, Marie E. — Yea
Adams, Dawn M. — Yea
Adams, Les R. — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Avoli, G. "John" — Yea
Batten, Amanda E. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Yea
Bourne, Jeffrey M. — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
Byron, Kathy J. — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Campbell, Jeffrey L. — Yea
Campbell, Ronnie R. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Not Voting
Cordoza, A.C. — Yea
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Davis, Glenn R. — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Don Scott — Yea
Edmunds, James E., II — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Fariss, C. Matthew — Yea
Filler-Corn, Eileen — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Yea
Gooditis, Wendy W. — Yea
Guzman, Elizabeth R. — Yea
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Yea
Hudson, Sally L. — Yea
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jenkins, Clinton L. — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Keam, Mark L. — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Kory, Kaye — Yea
LaRock, Dave A. — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Maldonado, Michelle Lopes — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Yea
Mullin, Michael P. — Yea
Mundon King, Candi — Yea
Murphy, Kathleen — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Yea
Plum, Kenneth R. — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Ransone, Margaret B. — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Robinson, Roxann L. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Taylor, Kim A. — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wampler, William C., III — Yea
Wendell S. Walker — Yea
Wren M. Williams — Yea

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Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 22000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
Edmunds, James E., II — Yea
Fariss, C. Matthew — Yea
Filler-Corn, Eileen — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Gooditis, Wendy W. — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Yea
Plum, Kenneth R. — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Ransone, Margaret B. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea

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Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39001
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
McClellan, Jennifer L. — Yea
Morrissey, Joseph D. — Yea
Spruill, Lionell, Sr. — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kiggans, Jennifer A. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Not Voting
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
McClellan, Jennifer L. — Yea
Morrissey, Joseph D. — Yea
Spruill, Lionell, Sr. — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kiggans, Jennifer A. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16000
Total 16000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (16)
Member Party Vote
McClellan, Jennifer L. — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea

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Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with amendment (15-Y 0-N)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
McClellan, Jennifer L. — Yea
Morrissey, Joseph D. — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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What does SB 355 do?
Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program; Fredericksburg wastewater treatment facility. Adds the Fredericksburg wastewater treatment facility to the list of priority projects for the Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program. The bill provides that the new nutrient technology requirements applicable to the Fredericksburg wastewater treatment facility shall take effect when the expanded facility receives its certificate to operate. This bill is identical to HB 1067.
Who sponsors SB 355?
SB 355 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart, Tara A. Durant, Phillip A. Scott, and Dunnavant, Siobhan S..
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
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