HB1141
Interstate natural gas pipeline; Virginia Water Protection Permit, etc., regulations.
Summary
As Introduced. Interstate natural gas pipeline; Virginia Water Protection Permit; regulations.
Directs the State Water Control Board (the Board), regarding interstate natural gas pipeline projects, to (i) require both a Virginia Water Protection Permit and an Individual Water Quality Certification under § 401 of the federal Clean Water Act; (ii) review water body crossings, construction through karst terrain, and plans for ... (More) control of erosion, sediment, and stormwater; (iii) prohibit any land-disturbing activity, including tree felling, prior to the issuance of a Water Quality Certification; and (iv) require horizontal directional drilling for certain crossings of large water bodies. The bill also provides that the Board shall not voluntarily waive its authority to require an Individual Water Quality Certification under § 401 of the Clean Water Act and directs the Board to expedite the adoption of regulations to carry out its provisions. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/10/2018 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104113D
- 01/10/2018 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 02/01/2018 - House: Referred from Rules
- 02/01/2018 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 02/05/2018 - House: Assigned ACNR sub: Subcommittee #4
- 02/06/2018 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 2-N)
- 02/13/2018 - House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
