                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

REVIEW OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AND AVAILABILITY OF WORKING LANDS (§ 10.1-1119.6)

In preparing its report on each major state project, as required in Article 2
(§ 10.1-1188 et seq.) of Chapter 11.1, each state agency shall demonstrate that
it has considered the impact that project would have on the availability of
working farm and forest lands as required in § 10.1-1119.7, and has adequately
considered alternatives and mitigating measures. The Department of Environmental
Quality, in conducting its review of each major state project, shall ensure that
such consideration has been demonstrated and shall incorporate its evaluation of
the effects that project would have on the availability of working farm and
forest lands in its comments to the State Forester and Governor. The procedures
for review of highway and road construction projects established in accordance
with subsection B of § 10.1-1188 shall include provisions requiring that the
factors listed in § 10.1-1119.7 are considered as part of the review of each
project.

HISTORY: 2024, cc. 10, 146.