| Action Summary | This regulatory amendment includes language for performance criteria requirements related to trees and particularly mature trees under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act program. It includes requirements to preserve and protect mature trees and where existing vegetation is removed that includes trees and that trees are utilized in reestablishing vegetation to the maximum extent practicable. It also provides that where vegetation or buffers must be established, the planting of trees should be utilized where practicable. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication. Exempt Citation: Chapter 1207 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly |
| RIS Project | Yes [6648] |
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Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation
or court case.
No
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| Associated Mandates | Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas: (1) preservation of mature trees and (2) coastal resilience and adaptation to sea-level rise and climate change. |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Justin L. Williams |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | justin.williams@deq.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)659-1125 ext: 0 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |