| 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. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [7875] |
| Associated Mandates |
Bill: HB2000 (2025)
Bill: SB857 (2025)
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| Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed | 11/27/2023 |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Lisa McGee / Policy and Planning Director |
| Address: |
600 East Main Street, 24th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)786-4378 FAX: (804)786-6141 TDD: ()- |