Stormwater management; inspections of natural gas pipelines, stop work instructions.
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SB 699 — Stormwater management; inspections of natural gas pipelines, stop work instructions.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2018. Enacted.
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4 sponsors
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Summary
Authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality (the Department) to conduct inspections of the land-disturbing activities of interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline companies that have approved annual standards and specifications as such land-disturbing activities relate to construction of any natural gas transmission pipeline greater than 36 inches inside diameter to determine (i) compliance with such annual standards and specifications, (ii) compliance with any site-specific plans, and (iii) if there have been or are likely to be adverse impacts to water quality as a result of such land-disturbing activities. The bill authorizes the Department to issue a stop work instruction on the relevant part of the site when the Department determines that there has been a substantial adverse impact to water quality or that a substantial and imminent adverse impact to water quality is likely to occur as a result of such land-disturbing activities. The bill requires that upon written documentation of completion by the company and approval by the Department in writing of the corrective measures specified in the stop work instruction, the instruction shall be immediately lifted. Such stop work instruction may be appealed to the circuit court of the jurisdiction where the violation was alleged to have occurred or other appropriate court.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
27 added · 31 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of SB 699 includes specific provisions that require companies to halt construction of natural gas transmission pipelines if their activities are found to significantly harm water quality. It also establishes a process for companies to contest and appeal stop work instructions, allowing for a review within 48 hours and a fact-finding meeting with the Department. This change is important because it strengthens regulations to protect water quality by ensuring prompt action is taken when environmental impacts occur, while still giving companies a chance to address concerns effectively.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18106078DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 62.1-44.15:37.1, relating to stormwater management;
699 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Deeds) Senate Amendments in [ ] -- February 6, 2018 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 62.1-44.15:37.1, relating to stormwater management;
[S 699] Approved Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
The Department is authorized to conduct inspections of the land-disturbing activities of interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline companies that have approved annual standards and specifications pursuant to § 62.1-44.15:31 as such land-disturbing activities relate to construction of any natural gas transmission pipeline greater than 36 inches ininside diameter to determine (i) compliance with such annual standards and specifications, (ii) compliance with any site-specific plans, and (iii) if there have been or are likely to be adverse impacts to water quality as a result of such land-disturbing activities.
When the Department determines that there has been a substantial adverse impact to water quality or that an imminent and substantial adverse impact to water quality is likely to occur as a result of such land-disturbing activities, the Department may issue a stop work instruction, without advance notice or hearing, requiring that all or part of such land-disturbing activities on the [ part of the ] site [ that caused the substantial adverse impacts to water quality or are likely to cause imminent and substantial adverse impacts to water quality ] be stopped until corrective measures specified in the stop work instruction have been completed and approved by the Department.
Upon request by the company, the Director or his designee shall review such stop work instruction within 48 hours of issuance.
Within 10 business days of issuance of a stop work instruction, the Department shall promptly provide to such company an opportunity for an informal fact-finding proceeding.proceeding concerning the stop work instruction and any review by the Director or his designee.
The company may appeal such stop work instruction or preliminary decision rendered by the Director or his designee to the circuit court of the jurisdiction wherein the land-disturbing activities subject to the stop work instruction occurred, or to another appropriate court, in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).
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That an emergency exists and this act is in force from its passage.
View plain text versions (5)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB699ER) View text Current html March 05, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as reengrossed 18106078D-E2S1 html February 06, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18106078D-ES1 html January 30, 2018
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 18106078D-S1 html January 25, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed with emergency clause; offered 01/10/18 18104467D html January 10, 2018
Action History
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Signed by President
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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 Speaker
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed by temporarily
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Passed House with amendments (91-Y 7-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned ACNR sub: Subcommittee #4
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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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Printed as reengrossed 18106078D-E2S1
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Reengrossed by Senate as amended SB699E2S1
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Amendments #3, #4 by Senator Chafin agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Amendments #1, #2 by Senator Chafin withdrawn
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Passed by for the day
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Passed by for the day
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Passed by for the day
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Passed by for the day
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Printed as engrossed 18106078D-ES1
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB699ES1
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Emergency clause deleted
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Amendment by Senator Deeds agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Committee substitute agreed to 18106078D-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 with emergency clause; offered 01/10/18 18104467D
Sponsors
- Jennifer L. McClellan · Cosponsor
- R. Creigh Deeds · Primary
- Jennifer T. Wexton · Cosponsor
- T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 5 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (3)
- Jennifer L. McClellan
- Jennifer T. Wexton
- Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty"
Not signed on (144)
144 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 91 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 91 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (98)
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 699 do?
- Authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality (the Department) to conduct inspections of the land-disturbing activities of interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline companies that have approved annual standards and specifications as such land-disturbing activities relate to construction of any natural gas transmission pipeline greater than 36 inches inside diameter to determine (i) compliance with such annual standards and specifications, (ii) compliance with any site-specific plans, and (iii) if there have been or are likely to be adverse impacts to water quality as a result of such land-disturbing activities. The bill authorizes the Department to issue a stop work instruction on the relevant part of the site when the Department determines that there has been a substantial adverse impact to water quality or that a substantial and imminent adverse impact to water quality is likely to occur as a result of such land-disturbing activities. The bill requires that upon written documentation of completion by the company and approval by the Department in writing of the corrective measures specified in the stop work instruction, the instruction shall be immediately lifted. Such stop work instruction may be appealed to the circuit court of the jurisdiction where the violation was alleged to have occurred or other appropriate court.
- Who sponsors SB 699?
- SB 699 is sponsored by Jennifer L. McClellan, R. Creigh Deeds, Jennifer T. Wexton, and Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
- What is the current status of SB 699?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2018. Enacted.
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