The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on proposed amendments to regulations, as shown below. By January 9, 2025, 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, January 28, 2025, at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Written public comments on the proposals below or on items not on the agenda must be provided by 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025. Comments should be made at the following link: https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/fisheries/search_publiccomments.php, or addressed to Public Comments, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651.
I. Chapter 4VAC20-390-10 et seq., “Wetlands Mitigation-Compensation Policy
The Commission proposes to amend Chapter 4VAC20-390-10 et seq., “Wetlands Mitigation-Compensation Policy” to comply with the mandate of Chapter 334 of the 2023 Acts of the Virginia General Assembly (HB 1950).
The purpose of these amendments is to bring the state guidance into conformity with existing federal and state regulations and consider provisions relating to the generation of vegetated and unvegetated wetland credits from wetland creation, restoration, conversion, and enhancement activities; invasive species control; and the establishment of open water channels.
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