A. The Commission may, in conjunction with local wetlands boards and other affected state and federal agencies, develop administrative procedures to expedite the processing of applications for permits required under this chapter. Whenever an application is received by the Commission for a permit over which a local board has jurisdiction under a wetlands zoning ordinance, the Commission shall forward a copy of the application to that board within seven days.
B. The Commission shall, in conjunction with local wetlands boards and other affected state and federal agencies, develop an expedited process for issuing general wetlands permits to be used by applicants during emergency situations in which a determination has been made that there is a threat to public or private property, or to the health and safety of the public. The development of the general wetlands permit shall be in accordance with subdivision A 8 of § 2.2-4006.
1982, c. 300, § 62.1-13.5:2; 1992, c. 836; 1997, c. 868; 2010, c. 65.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
§ 28.2-1301. Powers and duties of the Commission
§ 28.2-1302. Adoption of wetlands zoning ordinance; terms of ordinance
§ 28.2-1304. Officers, meetings, rules, etc., of wetlands boards; records and reports
§ 28.2-1305. Local governing body to supply meeting space and services for wetlands board
§ 28.2-1306. Permits required for certain activities; issuance of permits by Commission
§ 28.2-1307. Expedited permits; administrative procedures
§ 28.2-1308. Standards for use and development of wetlands; utilization of guidelines
§ 28.2-1310. Commissioner to review all decisions of wetlands boards
§ 28.2-1311. When Commission to review decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1312. Procedure for review; notice of decision
§ 28.2-1313. When Commission to modify, remand, or reverse decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1314. Time for issuance of permit
§ 28.2-1316. Investigations and prosecutions
§ 28.2-1317. Monitoring, inspections, compliance, and restoration