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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Floor Approved)

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Evaluation of Environmental Concerns in Buchanan Creek

Item 366 #2h

Item 366 #2h

First Year - FY2019 Second Year - FY2020
Natural Resources
Department of Environmental Quality FY2019 $250,000 FY2020 $250,000 GF

Language
Page 327, line 36, strike "$43,789,387" and insert "$44,039,387".
Page 327, line 36, strike "$43,789,387" and insert "$44,039,387".

Page 328, after line 38, insert:

"H. Included in the appropriation for this item is $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year from the general fund for the department to evaluate environmental concerns in the upper reaches of Buchannan Creek, a tributary of the Western Branch of the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach.  The study should address: (i) adequacy of the channel; (ii) evaluation of shoreline deterioration; (iii) and potential contamination from Birchwood Gardens former private sewage treatment facility.  The study may require but not be limited to: an evaluation of historical land use records; permits; water quality testing and monitoring; soil sampling and other environmental testing and evaluation as required.  The report will include recommendations for any corrective action as determined to be necessary and shall be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2019."



Explanation

(This amendment directs DEQ to undertake an environmental evaluation of the upper reaches of Buchannan Creek, a tributary of the Lynnhaven River, and provides $500,000 from the general fund over the biennium for the conduct of such work.)