Nutrient credit certification; regulations, Nutrient Trading Act is established, penalty. (SB77)
Introduced By
Sen. John Watkins (R-Midlothian)
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Description
Regulation of nutrient credit certification. Directs the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board to adopt regulations governing the certification of certain nutrient credits. Referring to the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), the legislation sets out certain requirements of the regulations, permits the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish an online registry of certified credits, and allows municipal separate storm sewer systems to acquire and use credits under certain conditions. Amends § 62.1-44.19:13 (“Definitions.”), § 62.1-44.19:15 (“New or expanded facilities.”), § 62.1-44.19:18 (“Nutrient allocation compliance and reporting.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
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