SB 576 — Stream restoration; standards and specifications.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Allows a person engaging in more than one jurisdiction in the creation and operation of a stream restoration project for purposes of reducing nutrients or sediment entering state waters the same opportunity to submit standards and specifications for Department of Environmental Quality approval that describe how land-disturbing activities shall be conducted as an alternative to submitting soil erosion control and stormwater management plans as allowed in current law to a person engaging in more than one jurisdiction in the creation and operation of a wetland mitigation or stream restoration bank pursuant to a mitigation banking instrument signed by the Department, the Marine Resources Commission, or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The bill also authorizes such person to file general erosion and sediment control standards and specifications for review and approval consistent with guidelines established by the State Water Control Board.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
30 added · 33 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended bill SB 576 includes new requirements for individuals engaging in land-disturbing activities. Now, they must submit an erosion and sediment control plan to the relevant authority for approval before beginning any work. Additionally, it reinforces the need for evidence of Virginia Stormwater Management Program permit coverage before approval can be granted, ensuring better environmental protection. These changes are important as they aim to enhance oversight and compliance, reducing the risk of erosion and sediment issues that can harm local ecosystems.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104993DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 62.1-44.15:31, as it shall become effective, and 62.1-44.15:55, as it is currently effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to stream restoration;
576 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources on January 25, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Hanger) A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 62.1-44.15:31, as it shall become effective, and 62.1-44.15:55, as it is currently effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to stream restoration;
[S 576] Approved Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB576ER) View text Current html February 28, 2018
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 18104993D-S1 html January 25, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103641D html January 09, 2018
Action History
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 6, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House (97-Y 0-N 1-A)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned ACNR sub: Subcommittee #3
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB576S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 18104993D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103641D
Sponsors
- Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 576 do?
- Allows a person engaging in more than one jurisdiction in the creation and operation of a stream restoration project for purposes of reducing nutrients or sediment entering state waters the same opportunity to submit standards and specifications for Department of Environmental Quality approval that describe how land-disturbing activities shall be conducted as an alternative to submitting soil erosion control and stormwater management plans as allowed in current law to a person engaging in more than one jurisdiction in the creation and operation of a wetland mitigation or stream restoration bank pursuant to a mitigation banking instrument signed by the Department, the Marine Resources Commission, or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The bill also authorizes such person to file general erosion and sediment control standards and specifications for review and approval consistent with guidelines established by the State Water Control Board.
- Who sponsors SB 576?
- SB 576 is sponsored by Hanger, Emmett W., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 576?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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