The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on proposed amendments to regulations, as shown below. By October 9, 2023, the proposed draft regulations may be viewed on the VMRC web calendar at https://mrc.virginia.gov/calendar.shtm.
In accordance with Section 28.2-209 of the Code of Virginia, a public hearing on the proposed amendments to these regulations will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, Virginia 23666.
Written public comments on the Habitat Management Division proposals or on habitat items not on the agenda must be provided by 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 23, 2023, to Mike Johnson, VMRC Habitat Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651, or sent by email to mike.johnson@mrc.virginia.gov with the subject heading "Commission Comments".
I. Chapter 4VAC20-1410-10 et seq., "Utility Line Encroachments Beneath or Over State-Owned Subaqueous Beds"
The Commission proposes to adopt Chapter 4VAC20-1410-10 et seq., "Utility Line Encroachments Beneath or Over State-Owned Subaqueous Beds" to promulgate a general permit for utility line crossings of State-owned subaqueous bottom.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a general permit for certain activities beneath or over State-owned subaqueous beds whereby owners of private or commercial properties, public utility companies and political subdivisions, and their official designees, are granted authority for the installation of aerial and directionally drilled utility lines that do not involve instream work, in an expedited manner.
VMRC DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; THEREFORE, IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, PLEASE ADVISE MICHELE GUILFORD (757-247-2206) NO LATER THAN FIVE WORKDAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE AND IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS.
