(1) In all matters directly related to conservation or use of the Commonwealth's water resources, except as otherwise provided by law, the Board is authorized to speak and act for the Commonwealth in all relations with the federal government or with the government of other states or with interstate agencies or authorities directly concerning conservation or use of the Commonwealth's water resources.
(2) In regard to such matters, the Board, or such person or state agency as may be designated by it, may appear and testify for the Commonwealth before any committee of the United States Congress or any branch or agency of the federal government or the legislature or any court or commission of any state.
Code 1950, § 10-17.6; 1966, c. 561; 1972, c. 728.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 62.1 - Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors
Chapter 3.2 - Conservation of Water Resources; State Water Control Board
§ 62.1-44.36. Responsibility of State Water Control Board; formulation of policy
§ 62.1-44.37. Resolution of conflicts as to water use; public hearings
§ 62.1-44.39. Technical advice and information to be made available
§ 62.1-44.40. Governor and General Assembly to be advised; annual report
§ 62.1-44.41. Board authorized to speak and act for Commonwealth
§ 62.1-44.42. Cooperation with other agencies