Action:
Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6454
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board is considering amendments to its Impounding Structure Regulations. This regulatory action is being taken in response to comments received during a periodic review, and the Board recognizes that certain areas of the regulation may need amendments and clarifications. Specifically, the Board authorized this regulatory action to consider concerns related to: (i) roadways on or below an impounding structure for hazard potential classifications; (ii) the incremental damage analysis process; (iii) the potential expansion of special criteria low hazard dams; and (iv) simplifying the emergency preparedness plan requirements. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [7875] |
| Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed |
11/27/2023
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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10314
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NOIRA
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Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Lisa McGee
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Policy and Planning Director
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Address:
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600 East Main Street, 24th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-4378
FAX: (804)786-6141
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
