Action:
Amendments to conform the Virginia Impounding Structure Regulations to legislative changes made duri
Action 3387
General Information
| Action Summary |
Legislation enacted by the 2010 General Assembly Session resulted in modifications to certain technical elements of the Virginia Dam Safety Act that require amendments to the Virginia Impounding Structure Regulations. From Chapter 270 (HB438), this action incorporates the incremental damage analysis floor of the 100-yr flood for high hazard dams (per §10.1-605 B) and language allowing the dam owner to submit his or her own plan to address impounding structure deficiencies (per §10.1-609 A). From Chapter 249 (SB276), this action incorporates most of §10.1-605 B to address the revised 0.9 PMP standard for dams in existence or under construction as of July 1, 2010 as well as the certification requirements associated with the opportunity for certain dams to come into compliance with a 0.6 PMP standard. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| 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:
§ 2.2-4006 4.(a)
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| RIS Project |
Yes [002417] |
| 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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5708
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/22/2010. |
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.
