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Chief Patron: Hamilton
VPA Scientific Research for Port Development (language only)

Item 539 #2h

Item 539 #2h

Transportation
Virginia Port Authority

Language
Page 363, after line 32, insert,
"3. Out of the above amount is designated $397,316 the first year and $253,274 the second year from the general fund, as provided by the Transportation Trust Fund state highway allocation formula, and two general fund position for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to establish a comprehensive Chesapeake Bay/Middle Atlantic Bight observing system."


Explanation
(This amendment provides scientific research and background for the planned development of port facilities, highway access, and waterway access in Virginia by establishing a Chesapeake Bay/Middle Atlantic Bight observing system which will be integrated into computer models of the harbor. The Virginia Institute of Marine Science will collaborate with Old Dominion University in this program.)