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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

4VAC50-20-177: Emergency Preparedness Plan for low hazard impounding structures

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  1. Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
  2. Agency 50. Virginia Soil And Water Conservation Board
  3. Chapter 20. Impounding Structure Regulations
  4. Part III. Certificate Requirements

Owners of low hazard impounding structures shall provide information for emergency preparedness to the department, the local emergency management coordinator, and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. A form for the submission is available from the department. The information shall include the following:

1. Name and location information for the impounding structure, including city or county and latitude and longitude;

2. Name of owner and operator and associated contact information, including residential and business telephone numbers and other means of communication;

3. Contact information for the local emergency management coordinator;

4. Procedures for notifying downstream property owners or occupants potentially impacted by the impounding structure's failure;

5. Identification of any downstream roadways that would be impacted by the impounding structure's failure; and

6. Certification by the owner that the plan is accurate and that the owner understands the responsibilities included in the plan.

Collected 2026-09-14T04:46:24Z. Source file · JSON

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