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VA Code § 10.1-655 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 6 - Flood Protection and Dam Safety|§ 10.1-655. Types of assistance

Upon approval of an application for assistance, the Board may provide technical and financial assistance to the applicant according to the following guidelines:1. The Board shall maintain a technical staff to recommend stream restoration measures, to estimate costs, and to prepare engineering plans and specifications which may be used to implement such measures. The actual preparation of plans and specifications shall not be undertaken until the applicant certifies that adequate funding is available, and that the plans will be implemented within one year after all necessary permits are obtained.2. Financial assistance may be provided to applicants to the extent that funds for that purpose are available to the Board. In no case shall such assistance exceed fifty percent of the total cost of construction. Funds shall not be disbursed until the Board has made a final inspection and has determined that all work is adequately completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.3. To receive financial assistance, applicants must certify that they have explored and exhausted all other possible funding sources. In cases where a national disaster area has been declared, no funding shall be provided under the Program until it is determined to what extent the federal government will participate in stream restoration along the segments under consideration.When requests for financial assistance exceed available resources, the Board shall set priorities and allocate funds as it deems appropriate to accomplish the maximum benefit.1981, c. 450, § 21-11.28; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-656 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 6 - Flood Protection and Dam Safety|§ 10.1-656. Board action on assistance requests

The Board shall consider requests for technical and financial assistance from landowners whose property borders on or contains natural streams which have been damaged by flooding. Upon consideration of the application, inspection report, and any other relevant information, the Board shall determine whether or not assistance shall be provided, and the type and extent of assistance to be provided. In making such determinations, the Board shall consider the potential for continual accelerated erosion of the stream banks in the future and other possible detrimental effects to the stream which may result if no corrective measures are undertaken. In cases where it is determined that there is not likely to be accelerated stream bank erosion or other significant detrimental effects in the future, the assistance request shall not be approved.1981, c. 450, § 21-11.27; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-657 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 6 - Flood Protection and Dam Safety|§ 10.1-657. Account established

An account designated as the Stream Restoration Account shall be established to provide grants to landowners who make requests under the Stream Restoration Assistance Programs. The Board may seek money from federal and private sources to establish and maintain the Stream Restoration Fund.1981, c. 450, § 21-11.29; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-658 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 6 - Flood Protection and Dam Safety|§ 10.1-658. State interest in flood control

A. The General Assembly declares that storm events and rising tidal waters cause recurrent flooding of Virginia's land resources and result in the loss of life, damage to property, unsafe and unsanitary conditions and the disruption of commerce and government services, placing at risk the health, safety and welfare of those citizens living in flood-prone areas of the Commonwealth. Flood waters disregard jurisdictional boundaries, and the public interest requires the management of flood-prone areas in a manner which prevents injuries to persons, damage to property and pollution of state waters.B. The General Assembly, therefore, supports and encourages those measures which prevent, mitigate and alleviate the effects of stormwater surges and flooding, and declares that the expenditure of public funds and any obligations incurred in the development of flood control and other civil works projects, the benefits of which may accrue to any county, municipality or region in the Commonwealth, are necessary expenses of local and state government.1989, cc. 468, 497; 2020, c. 493.
VA Code § 10.1-700 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-700. Definition

As used in this article, the term "shore erosion" means the process of destruction by the action of water, wind, or ice of the land bordering any body of water including all rivers and the tidal waters of the Commonwealth.1972, c. 855, § 21-11.17; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-701 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-701. Duties of Department

The Department shall have the duty to:1. Coordinate shore erosion control programs of all state agencies and institutions to implement practical solutions to shoreline erosion problems; however, such coordination shall not restrict the statutory authority of the individual agencies having responsibilities relating to shore erosion control;2. Secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States and any of its agencies to protect waterfront property from destructive shore erosion;3. Evaluate the effectiveness and practicability of current shore erosion control programs; and4. Explore all facets of the problems and alternative solutions to determine if other practical and economical methods and practices may be devised to control shore erosion.1972, c. 855, § 21-11.18; 1980, c. 368; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-702 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-702. Shore Erosion Advisory Service

The Department is authorized to assist in carrying out the coordination responsibility of shore erosion control programs as herein assigned, and to establish a Shoreline Erosion Advisory Service.1972, c. 855, § 21-11.19; 1980, c. 368; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-703 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-703. Cooperation and coordination with Virginia Institute of Marine Science

The Department shall cooperate and coordinate with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science of The College of William and Mary in Virginia for research, training and technical advice on erosion-related problems.1980, c. 368, § 21-11.20; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-704 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-704. Use of dredged material for beach nourishment; priority

The beaches of the Commonwealth shall be given priority consideration as sites for the disposal of that portion of dredged material determined to be suitable for beach nourishment. The Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources shall have the responsibility of determining whether the dredged material is suitable for beach nourishment.1987, cc. 220, 231, § 21-11.16:1; 1988, c. 891; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 401.
VA Code § 10.1-705 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-705. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Agency of this Commonwealth" includes the government of this Commonwealth and any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the government of this Commonwealth."Board" means the Board of Conservation and Recreation."Develop" or "development" means the replenishment and restoration of existing public beaches."Erosion" means the process of destruction by the action of wind, water, or ice of the land bordering the tidal waters of the Commonwealth."Government" or "governmental" includes the government of this Commonwealth, the government of the United States, and any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of either of them."Locality" means a county, city or town."Program" means the provisions of the Public Beach Conservation and Development Act."Public beach" means a sandy beach located on a tidal shoreline suitable for bathing in a county, city or town and open to indefinite public use."Reach" means a shoreline segment wherein there is mutual interaction of the forces of erosion, sediment transport and accretion."United States" or "agencies of the United States" includes the United States of America, the United States Department of Agriculture, and any other agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America.1980, c. 428, § 10-217; 1984, c. 750; 1985, c. 448; 1988, c. 891; 2003, cc. 79, 89.
VA Code § 10.1-706 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-706. Duties of the Department

The Department shall:1. Promote understanding of the value of public beaches and the causes and effects of erosion;2. Make available information concerning erosion of public beaches;3. Encourage research and development of new erosion control techniques and new sources of sand for public beach enhancement.1980, c. 428, § 10-216; 1984, c. 235; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-707 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-707. Board duties; allocation of funds

A. The Board shall (i) review the financial needs of localities for implementation of this article; (ii) determine successful applicants; (iii) determine the equitable allocation of funds among participating localities except for allocations provided for in the current general appropriations act; and (iv) oversee local implementation of approved projects.B. The Department shall provide the Board with staff assistance and shall maintain necessary financial records.1980, c. 428, § 10-218; 1984, cc. 739, 750; 1985, c. 448; 1986, c. 152; 1988, c. 891; 1989, cc. 656, 660; 2003, cc. 79, 89.
VA Code § 10.1-708 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-708. Relationship of Board and Director; guidelines

The Board shall be responsible for the allocation of the grant fund established in § 10.1-709. The Board shall submit the names of recipient localities to the Director and the Director shall disburse funds to designated localities. The Board may establish guidelines governing application procedures, allocations or implementation standards.1980, c. 428, § 10-219; 1984, c. 750; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-709 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-709. Establishment of fund; unexpended money

A. A special fund to be known as the Public Beach Maintenance and Development Fund shall be established to provide grants to local governments covering up to one-half of the costs of erosion abatement measures designed to conserve, protect, improve, maintain and develop public beaches. No grants to any locality shall exceed 30 percent of the money appropriated to such fund for the biennium unless otherwise provided for in the current general appropriations act. Money appropriated from such fund shall be matched equally by local funds. Federal funds shall not be used by localities to match money given from the fund. Localities may, however, combine state and local funds to match federal funds for purposes of securing federal grants. Interest earned or moneys received by the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any money remaining in the Fund at the close of the first fiscal year of a biennium shall not revert to the general fund and shall be reappropriated and allotted.B. Up to $250,000 per year of the money deposited to the Fund including interest accrued may be used for the Board's administrative and operating expenses including but not limited to expenses of the Board and its members, and expenses related to duties outlined in §§ 10.1-701, 10.1-702, 10.1-703, 10.1-706, and 10.1-707. All such expenditures shall be subject to approval by the Board.C. Money that remains unobligated by the Board from the fund at the end of the biennium for which it was appropriated shall be retained and shall become a Special Emergency Assistance Fund to be used at the discretion of the Governor for the emergency conservation and development of public beaches damaged or destroyed by an unusually severe storm, hurricane or other natural disaster.1980, c. 428, § 10-220; 1982, c. 329; 1986, c. 152; 1988, c. 891; 2003, cc. 79, 89.
VA Code § 10.1-710 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-710. Guidelines for allocation of grant funds

The Board shall consider the following when selecting localities for program participation and in determining grant allocations:1. Present and future beach ownership;2. Erosion caused by public navigational works;3. Intensity of use;4. Availability of public beaches in the vicinity;5. Evidence of a locality's ability and willingness to develop a long-term capacity to combat erosion;6. Rate of erosion;7. Actions of a locality which lead to, or may result in, the erosion of beaches; and8. Such other matters as the Board shall deem sufficient for consideration.1980, c. 428, § 10-221; 1984, c. 235; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-711 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation|§ 10.1-711. Local erosion advisory commissions

In order to qualify for the program, localities shall establish local erosion advisory commissions which shall determine local erosion problems, review the locality's erosion control projects, suggest strategies for the future, and assess program implementation.1980, c. 428, § 10-222; 1984, c. 235; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-1000 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 10 - Cave Protection Act|§ 10.1-1000. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Board" means the Cave Board."Cave" means any naturally occurring void, cavity, recess, or system of interconnecting passages beneath the surface of the earth or within a cliff or ledge including natural subsurface water and drainage systems, but not including any mine, tunnel, aqueduct, or other man-made excavation, which is large enough to permit a person to enter. The word "cave" includes or is synonymous with cavern, sinkhole, natural pit, grotto, and rock shelter."Cave life" means any rare or endangered animal or other life form which normally occurs in, uses, visits, or inhabits any cave or subterranean water system."Commercial cave" means any cave utilized by the owner for the purposes of exhibition to the general public as a profit or nonprofit enterprise, wherein a fee is collected for entry."Gate" means any structure or device located to limit or prohibit access or entry to any cave."Material" means all or any part of any archaeological, paleontological, biological, or historical item including, but not limited to, any petroglyph, pictograph, basketry, human remains, tool, beads, pottery, projectile point, remains of historical mining activity or any other occupation found in any cave."Owner" means a person who owns title to land where a cave is located, including a person who owns title to a leasehold estate in such land, and including the Commonwealth and any of its agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, or authorities, as well as counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of the Commonwealth."Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, association, trust, or corporation or other legal entity."Sinkhole" means a closed topographic depression or basin, generally draining underground, including, but not restricted to, a doline, uvala, blind valley, or sink."Speleogen" means an erosional feature of the cave boundary and includes or is synonymous with anastomoses, scallops, rills, flutes, spongework, and pendants."Speleothem" means a natural mineral formation or deposit occurring in a cave. This includes or is synonymous with stalagmite, stalactite, helectite, shield, anthodite, gypsum flower and needle, angel's hair, soda straw, drapery, bacon, cave pearl, popcorn (coral), rimstone dam, column, palette, flowstone, et cetera. Speleothems are commonly composed of calcite, epsomite, gypsum, aragonite, celestite, and other similar minerals.1979, c. 252, § 10-150.12; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-1001 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 10 - Cave Protection Act|§ 10.1-1001. Cave Board; qualifications; officers

A. The Cave Board is continued within the Department of Conservation and Recreation and shall consist of the Director of the Department of Historic Resources, or his designee, serving in an ex officio capacity and eleven citizens of Virginia appointed by the Governor for four-year terms. Appointments shall be made on the basis of activity and knowledge in the conservation, exploration, study and management of caves.B. The Cave Board shall meet at least three times a year. Six members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall annually elect a chairman, vice-chairman and recording secretary and such other officers as the Board deems necessary.1979, c. 433, §§ 9-152.1, 9-152.2; 1980, c. 745; 1984, c. 750; 1985, c. 448; 1988, c. 891; 1989, c. 656.
VA Code § 10.1-1002 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 10 - Cave Protection Act|§ 10.1-1002. Powers and duties of Cave Board

A. The Cave Board may perform all tasks necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the following:1. Accept any gift, money, security or other source of funding and expend such funds to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.2. Serve as an advisory board to any requesting state agency on matters relating to caves and karst.3. Conduct and maintain an inventory of publicly owned caves in Virginia.4. Provide cave management expertise and service to requesting public agencies and cave owners.5. Maintain a current list of all significant caves in Virginia and report any real and present danger to such caves.6. Provide cave data for use by state and other governmental agencies.7. Publish or assist in publishing articles, pamphlets, brochures or books on caves and cave-related concerns.8. Facilitate data gathering and research efforts on caves.9. Advise civil defense authorities on the present and future use of Virginia caves in civil defense.10. Advise on the need for and desirability of a state cave recreation plan.11. Inform the public about the value of cave resources and the importance of preserving them for the citizens of the Commonwealth.B. The Cave Board shall have the duty to:1. Protect the rare, unique and irreplaceable minerals and archaeological resources found in caves.2. Protect and maintain cave life.3. Protect the ground water flow which naturally occurs in caves from water pollution.4. Protect the integrity of caves that have unique characteristics or are exemplary natural community types.5. Make recommendations to interested state agencies concerning any proposed rule, regulation or administrative policy which directly affects the use and conservation of caves in this Commonwealth.6. Study any matters of special concern relating to caves and karst.1979, c. 252, § 10-150.11; 1979, c. 433, §§ 9-152.1, 9-152.3 to 9-152.5; 1980, c. 745; 1984, cc. 734, 750; 1985, c. 448; 1988, c. 891.
VA Code § 10.1-1003 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 10 - Cave Protection Act|§ 10.1-1003. Permits for excavation and scientific investigation; how obtained; penalties

A. In addition to the written permission of the owner required by § 10.1-1004 a permit shall be obtained from the Department of Conservation and Recreation prior to excavating or removing any archaeological, paleontological, prehistoric, or historic feature of any cave. The Department shall issue a permit to excavate or remove such a feature if it finds with the concurrence of the Director of the Department of Historic Resources that it is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and that the applicant meets the criteria of this section. The permit shall be issued for a period of two years and may be renewed upon expiration. Such permit shall not be transferable; however, the provisions of this section shall not preclude any person from working under the direct supervision of the permittee.B. All field investigations, explorations, or recovery operations undertaken under this section shall be carried out under the general supervision of the Department and in a manner to ensure that the maximum amount of historic, scientific, archaeologic, and educational information may be recovered and preserved in addition to the physical recovery of objects.C. A person applying for a permit pursuant to this section shall:1. Be a historic, scientific, or educational institution, or a professional or amateur historian, biologist, archaeologist or paleontologist, who is qualified and recognized in these areas of field investigations.2. Provide a detailed statement to the Department giving the reasons and objectives for excavation or removal and the benefits expected to be obtained from the contemplated work.3. Provide data and results of any completed excavation, study, or collection at the first of each calendar year.4. Obtain the prior written permission of the owner if the site of the proposed excavation is on privately owned land.5. Carry the permit while exercising the privileges granted.D. Any person who fails to obtain a permit required by subsection A hereof shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Any violation of subsection C hereof shall be punished as a Class 3 misdemeanor, and the permit shall be revoked.E. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person in any cave located on his own property.1979, c. 252, § 10-150.16; 1982, c. 81; 1984, c. 750; 1988, c. 891; 1989, c. 656.
VA Code § 10.1-1004 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 10.1 - Conservation|Chapter 10 - Cave Protection Act|§ 10.1-1004. Vandalism; penalties

A. It shall be unlawful for any person, without express, prior, written permission of the owner, to:1. Break, break off, crack, carve upon, write, burn, or otherwise mark upon, remove, or in any manner destroy, disturb, deface, mar, or harm the surfaces of any cave or any natural material which may be found therein, whether attached or broken, including speleothems, speleogens, and sedimentary deposits. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit minimal disturbance for scientific exploration.2. Break, force, tamper with, or otherwise disturb a lock, gate, door, or other obstruction designed to control or prevent access to any cave, even though entrance thereto may not be gained.3. Remove, deface, or tamper with a sign stating that a cave is posted or citing provisions of this chapter.4. Excavate, remove, destroy, injure, deface, or in any manner disturb any burial grounds, historic or prehistoric resources, archaeological or paleontological site or any part thereof, including relics, inscriptions, saltpeter workings, fossils, bones, remains of historical human activity, or any other such features which may be found in any cave, except those caves owned by the Commonwealth or designated as Commonwealth archaeological sites or zones, and which are subject to the provisions of the Virginia Antiquities Act (§ 10.1-2300 et seq.).B. Entering or remaining in a cave which has not been posted by the owner shall not by itself constitute a violation of this section.C. Any violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor.D. The provisions of this section shall not apply to an owner of a cave on his own property.1979, c. 252, § 10-150.13; 1982, c. 81; 1988, c. 891.