WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS AND HARBORS 
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Animal feeding operations; penalty for violation. Amending §§ 62.1-44.17:1 and 62.1-44.17:1.1. (Patron-
Barlow, 
HB 955 (Chapter 
455))
 
 
Big Sandy River watershed; provisions for removing obstructions. Amending § 62.1-194.3. (Patron-
Stump, 
HB 535 (
V); 
Puckett, 
SB 549 (
F))
 
 
Bottomlands, state-owned; permits and royalties for use. Amending §§ 28.2-1205, 28.2-1206 and 28.2-1208. (Patron-
Oder, 
HB 182 (Chapter 
899); 
Bolling, 
SB 606 (Chapter 
1018))
 
 
Bottomlands, state-owned; permits for use. Amending § 28.2-1205. (Patron-
Wagner, 
SB 432 (Chapter 
405))
 
 
Duck blinds; allows use in certain localities and waters. Amending Chapter 305, 1964 Acts. (Patron-
Pollard, 
HB 331 (
C))
 
 
Elizabeth River; Governor to convey certain subaqueous lands to Norfolk City. (Patron-
Howell, A.T., 
HB 949 (Chapter 
454))
 
 
Elizabeth River; Marine Resources Commission to grant easement to VEPCO for electrical transmission lines. (Patron-
Suit, 
HB 1436 (Chapter 
483))
 
 
Environmental permit fees; applicable to water and nonhazardous solid waste, report. Amending §§ 10.1-1322, 10.1-1402, 10.1-1402.1, 62.1-44.15:6 and third enactment of Chapter 822, 2002 Acts; adding § 10.1-1402.1:1. (Patron-
Orrock, 
HB 1350 (Chapter 
324); 
Watkins, 
SB 365 (Chapter 
249))
 
 
Erosion and sediment control and stormwater management inspectors; certificate of competence. Amending §§ 10.1-561 and 62.1-44.15. (Patron-
Suit, 
HB 445 (Chapter 
431))
 
 
Floodways or floodplains; unlawful to obstruct or contaminate. Amending § 62.1-194.1. (Patron-
Kilgore, 
HB 496 (
F))
 
 
Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund; established. Amending §§ 10.1-1020 and 10.1-2128; adding §§ 10.1-2135 through 10.1-2138. (Patron-
Hanger, 
SB 527 (
I) See 
SB569)
 
 
Monacan Bridge; designating as Lynchburg bypass bridge across James River between Amherst County and Lynchburg City. (Patron-
Bryant, 
HB 1182 (Chapter 
763); 
Newman, 
SB 560 (Chapter 
117))
 
 
Newport News reservoir project; Marine Resources Commission to convey easement in bed of Mattaponi River to Newport News City. (Patron-
Oder, 
HB 797 (
F); 
Wagner, 
SB 420 (
F))
 
 
No discharge zones; regulations. Amending § 62.1-44.33. (Patron-
Dudley, 
HB 603 (Chapter 
287))
 
 
Nutrient Management Plans; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study effectiveness of implementation, performance and enforcement thereof. (Patron-
Cox, 
HJR 72 (
P))
 
 
Oil discharge plans; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 62.1-44.34:15 and 62.1-44.34:16. (Patron-
Suit, 
HB 440 (Chapter 
276))
 
 
Petroleum Storage Tank Fund; reimbursements. Amending § 62.1-44.34:11. (Patron-
Oder, 
HB 1450 (Chapter 
485))
 
 
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits; changes duration of issuance. Amending § 62.1-44.15. (Patron-
Bolling, 
SB 603 (
C))
 
 
Pollutant loading allocations; adoption of nitrogen and phosphorous levels in Chesapeake Bay tributaries. Adding § 62.1-44.15:02. (Patron-
Whipple, 
SB 639 (
C))
 
 
Poultry Waste, Effectiveness of Plans Implemented by Commercial Poultry Processors; Report of Department of Environmental Quality (§ 62.1-44.17:1.1G4 of Code of Virginia). (HD 8)
 
Rappahannock River Basin Commission; created as an independent local entity without political subdivision status, membership. Amending §§ 62.1-69.26, 62.1-69.29 and 62.1-69.30; adding §§ 62.1-69.33:1 and 62.1-69.33:2. (Patron-
Wardrup, 
HB 1227 (Chapter 
471))
 
 
Rivanna River Basin Commission; created. Adding §§ 62.1-69.45 through 62.1-69.52. (Patron-
Deeds, 
SB 267 (Chapter 
394))
 
 
Roanoke River Basin Advisory Committee; membership. Amending § 62.1-69.34. (Patron-
Ruff, 
SB 406 (Chapter 
403))
 
 
Rudee Inlet Authority; abolished. Repealing Chapter 227, 1960 Acts. (Patron-
Landes, 
HB 24 (Chapter 
15))
 
 
Sailing vessel “Virginia”; authorizing Governor to enter into an agreement with Maritime Heritage Foundation for operation thereof. (Patron-
Rerras, 
SB 686 (
C))
 
 
Shipyard Workers Fund, Vocational Incentive Scholarship Program for; created. Amending § 23-220.01. (Patron-
Wardrup, 
HB 901 (
F))
 
 
Solid waste; transportation by nonhazardous waste barges, fee. Amending § 10.1-1454.1. (Patron-
Marshall, R.G., 
HB 728 (
F))
 
 
Submerged land permit; exemptions. Amending §§ 28.2-1203 and 62.1-44.15:5. (Patron-
Williams, 
SB 109 (
F))
 
 
Water Protection Permit; provisions. Amending § 62.1-44.15:5. (Patron-
Rapp, 
HB 685 (Chapter 
293))
 
 
Water supply plan regulations; effective date. Amending second enactment of Chapter 227, 2003 Acts. (Patron-
Williams, 
SB 110 (Chapter 
244))
 
 
Watershed Coordination Program; established. Amending § 10.1-2124. (Patron-
Hanger, 
SB 523 (Chapter 
413))
 
 
Wetlands boards; members. Amending § 28.2-1303. (Patron-
Tata, 
HB 489 (Chapter 
277))
 
 
Wetlands mitigation bank; island in Potomac River adjacent to Virginia to be used thereas. Amending § 62.1-44.15:5. (Patron-
Mims, 
SB 629 (Chapter 
94))