State Water Control Board; powers and duties. (SB509)

Introduced By

Sen. Frank Wagner (R-Virginia Beach)

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Description

State Water Control Board regulations.  Requires that state water quality laws be no more restrictive than federal requirements. Currently, Virginia law allows more stringent regulations than those adopted by the federal government, so long as the reasons for the more restrictive provisions are disclosed to the committees having oversight responsibilities. Amends § 62.1-44.15 (“Powers and duties; civil penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

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