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VA Code § 44-146.18:7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.18:7. GIS Fund created

There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the GIS Fund, hereafter referred to as the Fund. The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All moneys collected pursuant to subsection C of § 44-146.18:6 shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes set forth in this article. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by the State Coordinator of Emergency Management.2020, c. 423.
VA Code § 44-146.18:8 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.18:8. Additional powers and duties of the State Coordinator of Emergency Management

The State Coordinator of Emergency Management shall, on the recommendation of the Division Coordinator, (i) receive and disburse funds; (ii) enter into contracts for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this article; and (iii) rent office space and procure equipment, goods, and services that are necessary to carry out the provisions of § 44-146.18:6.2020, c. 423.
VA Code § 44-146.18:9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.18:9. Nonstock corporation to assist in the development of GIS data

The Department of Emergency Management is hereby authorized to establish a nonstock corporation under Chapter 10 (§ 13.1-801 et seq.) of Title 13.1 as an instrumentality to assist the Department of Emergency Management and the Division in the development and acquisition of geographic data and statewide base map data. On or before December 1 of each year, the Department of Emergency Management shall report on the activities of the nonstock corporation to the Governor and the General Assembly.2020, c. 423.
VA Code § 44-146.20 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.20. Joint action by political subdivisions

If two or more political subdivisions find that disaster operation plans and programs would be better served by interjurisdictional arrangements in planning for, preventing, or responding to disaster in that area, then direct steps may be taken as necessary, including creation of an interjurisdictional relationship, a joint emergency operations plan, mutual aid, or such other activities as necessary for planning and services. Any political subdivision may provide or receive assistance in the event of a disaster or emergency, pursuant to this chapter, under the provisions of any local mutual aid agreement or by the Statewide Mutual Aid program if agreed to by resolution of the governing body. The action of the governing body may include terms and conditions deemed necessary by the governing body for participation in the program. The governing body may withdraw from participation in the Statewide Mutual Aid program by adoption of a resolution or ordinance upon a finding that participation is no longer in the public interest. The locality shall immediately notify the State Coordinator of Emergency Services of the adoption of a participation or withdrawal resolution.1973, c. 260; 2000, cc. 309, 437.
VA Code § 44-146.22 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.22. Development of measures to prevent or reduce harmful consequences of disasters; disclosure of information

A. In addition to disaster prevention measures included in state, local and interjurisdictional emergency operations plans, the Governor shall consider, on a continuing basis, hazard mitigation or other measures that could be taken to prevent or reduce the harmful consequences of disasters. At his direction, and pursuant to any other authority, state agencies, including, but not limited to, those charged with responsibilities in connection with floodplain management, stream encroachment and flow regulation, weather modification, fire prevention and control, air quality, public works, critical infrastructure protection, land use and land-use planning, and construction standards, shall make studies of disaster prevention. The Governor, from time to time, shall make recommendations to the General Assembly, local governments, and other appropriate public and private entities as may facilitate measures for prevention or reduction of the harmful consequences of disasters.B. The Governor or agencies acting on his behalf may receive information, voluntarily submitted from both public and nonpublic entities, related to the protection of the nation's critical infrastructure sectors and components that are located in Virginia or affect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Virginia. Information submitted by any public or nonpublic entity in accordance with the procedures set forth in subdivision 14 of § 2.2-3705.2 shall not be disclosed unless:1. It is requested by law-enforcement authorities in furtherance of an official investigation or the prosecution of a criminal act;2. The agency holding the record is served with a proper judicial order; or3. The agency holding the record has obtained the written consent to release the information from the entity voluntarily submitting it.1973, c. 260; 1974, c. 4; 1975, c. 11; 2000, c. 309; 2003, c. 848; 2004, c. 690; 2017, c. 778.
VA Code § 44-146.24 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.24. Cooperation of public agencies

In carrying out the provisions of the chapter, the Governor, the heads of state agencies, the local directors and governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the Commonwealth are directed to utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities of existing departments, offices, and agencies of the Commonwealth and the political subdivisions thereof to the maximum extent practicable consistent with state and local emergency operation plans. The officers and personnel of all such departments, offices, and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the Governor and to the State Department of Emergency Management upon request.1973, c. 260; 1974, c. 4; 1975, c. 11; 2000, c. 309.
VA Code § 44-146.26 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.26. Duties of emergency management organizations

It shall be the duty of every organization for emergency management established pursuant to this chapter and of the officers thereof to execute and enforce such orders, rules and regulations as may be made by the Governor under authority of this chapter. Each organization shall have available for inspection at its office all such orders, rules and regulations.1973, c. 260; 2000, c. 309.
VA Code § 44-146.27 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.27. Supplementing federal funds; assistance of federal agencies; acceptance of gifts and services; appropriations by local governing bodies

A. If the federal government allots funds for the payment of a portion of any disaster programs, projects, equipment, supplies or materials or other related costs, the remaining portion may be paid with a combination of state and local funds available for this purpose and consistent with state emergency management plans and program priorities.B. Whenever the federal government or any agency or officer thereof offers to the Commonwealth, or through the Commonwealth to any political subdivision thereof, services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds by way of gift, grant or loan for purposes of emergency services, the Commonwealth, acting through the Governor, or such political subdivision, acting with the consent of the Governor and through its local director or governing body, may accept such offer and agree to the terms of the offer and the rules and regulations, if any, of the agency making the offer, including, but not limited to, requirements to hold and save the United States free from damages and to indemnify the federal government against any claims arising from the services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds provided. Upon such acceptance, the Governor or local director or governing body of such political subdivision may authorize any officer of the Commonwealth or of the political subdivision, as the case may be, to receive such services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds on behalf of the Commonwealth or such political subdivision, in accordance with the terms of the agreement, and subject to the rules and regulations, if any, of the agency making the offer.C. Whenever any person, firm or corporation offers to the Commonwealth or to any political subdivision thereof services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds by way of gift, grant or loan, for purposes of emergency management, the Commonwealth, acting through the Governor, or such political subdivision, acting through its local director or governing body, may accept such offer and upon such acceptance the Governor or local director or governing body of such political subdivision may authorize any officer of the Commonwealth or of the political subdivision, as the case may be, to receive such services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds on behalf of the Commonwealth or such political subdivision, and subject to the terms of the offer.D. The governing bodies of the counties, cities and towns are hereby authorized to appropriate funds for expenditure by any local or regional organization for emergency management established pursuant to this chapter and for local or regional disaster service activities.1973, c. 260; 1999, cc. 6, 7; 2000, c. 309.
VA Code § 44-146.29 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.29. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 44-146.29:1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.29:1. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 44-146.29:3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.29:3. Emergency Shelters Upgrade Assistance Grant Fund

There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Emergency Shelters Upgrade Assistance Grant Fund, referred to in this section as "the Fund." The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All funds appropriated for such purpose and any gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and other funds received on its behalf shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes of providing matching funds to localities to install, maintain, or repair infrastructure for backup energy generation for emergency shelters, including solar energy generators, and improve the hazard-specific structural integrity of shelter facilities owned by the locality. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by the Director of Emergency Management or, if designated, the State Coordinator of Emergency Management.2020, c. 819.
VA Code § 44-146.30 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.3 - Transportation of Hazardous Radioactive Materials|§ 44-146.30. Department of Emergency Management to monitor transportation of hazardous radioactive materials

The Coordinator of the Department of Emergency Management, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Virginia Waste Management Board, will maintain a register of shippers of hazardous radioactive materials and monitor the transportation within the Commonwealth of those hazardous radioactive materials, as defined by the Virginia Waste Management Board, which may constitute a significant potential danger to the citizens of the Commonwealth in the event of accidental spillage or release. The regulations promulgated by the Board shall not be in conflict with federal statutes, rules, or regulations. Other agencies and commissions of the Commonwealth shall cooperate with the Virginia Waste Management Board in the formulation of regulations as herein provided.1979, c. 434; 1984, c. 745; 1988, c. 30; 2000, c. 309.
VA Code § 44-146.31 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.4 - Funding for State and Local Government Radiological Emergency Preparedness|§ 44-146.31. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Department" means the Department of Emergency Management."Nuclear power station" means a facility producing electricity through the utilization of nuclear energy for sale to the public which is required to be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and includes all units of the facility at a single site."Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, firm, association, trust, estate, public or private institution, group, agency, political subdivision or agency thereof, and any legal successor, representative, agent or agency of the foregoing.1982, c. 222; 2000, c. 309.
VA Code § 44-146.32 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.4 - Funding for State and Local Government Radiological Emergency Preparedness|§ 44-146.32. One-time and annual fees

A. For each nuclear power station in commercial operation on July 1, 1982, the person owning the station shall pay to the Department, within ninety days of such date, a one-time fee of $55,000.B. For each nuclear power station commencing commercial operation after July 1, 1982, the person owning the station shall pay to the Department a one-time fee of $55,000 not less than one year prior to the scheduled commencement of operation.C. For each nuclear power station that on July 1 of each year is validly licensed to operate by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the person owning the station shall pay to the Department not later than August 1 of that year an annual fee in an amount based upon the projected annual cost of administering the state and local governments' radiological emergency preparedness programs for the station.D. The Department shall send timely invoices for such fees to the persons responsible for their payment. However, failure of the Department to send the invoices in a timely manner shall not relieve the responsible persons of their obligation to pay such fees.1982, c. 222; 1984, c. 322; 1988, c. 56.
VA Code § 44-146.33 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.4 - Funding for State and Local Government Radiological Emergency Preparedness|§ 44-146.33. Radiological Emergency Preparedness Fund

All moneys received by the Department under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury and set apart in a special fund to be known as the "Radiological Emergency Preparedness Fund." Moneys deposited in this fund shall be expended by the Department to the extent appropriated only to support the activities of state agencies and the local governments in establishing, maintaining and operating such emergency plans, programs and capabilities to deal with nuclear accidents as are required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency with respect to nuclear power stations.1982, c. 222.
VA Code § 44-146.34 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.5 - Virginia Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program|§ 44-146.34. Purpose; definitions

A. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development and implementation of a program to protect the environment and the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the Commonwealth from the threats and potential threats of accidents or incidents involving hazardous materials. This program shall be known as the Virginia Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program.B. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:"Coordinator" means the Coordinator of the Department of Emergency Management."Department" means the Department of Emergency Management."Hazardous materials" means substances or materials which may pose unreasonable risks to health, safety, property, or the environment when used, transported, stored or disposed of, which may include materials which are solid, liquid or gas. Hazardous materials may include toxic substances, flammable and ignitable materials, explosives, corrosive materials, and radioactive materials and include (i) those substances or materials in a form or quantity which may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, and which the Secretary of Transportation of the United States has so designated by regulation or order; (ii) hazardous substances as defined or designated by law or regulation of the Commonwealth or law or regulation of the United States government; and (iii) hazardous waste as defined or designated by law or regulation of the Commonwealth."Political subdivision" means any city or county in the Commonwealth, and for the purposes of this chapter, any town with a population of more than 5,000 which chooses to have an emergency management program separate from that of the county in which the town is located."Transport" or "transportation" means any movement of property by any mode and any packing, loading, unloading, or storage incidental thereto.1987, c. 492; 2000, c. 309.
VA Code § 44-146.35 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.5 - Virginia Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program|§ 44-146.35. Powers and duties of the Department of Emergency Management

In carrying out the purposes set forth in this chapter the Department shall have the authority to:1. Coordinate the development of hazardous materials training programs and hazardous materials emergency response programs and plans with state and local government agencies and related groups. Those state agencies and local government agencies shall retain the statutory responsibilities assigned elsewhere in this Code.2. Administer the implementation of the Virginia Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program.1987, c. 492; 2000, c. 309; 2011, cc. 594, 681.
VA Code § 44-146.36 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.5 - Virginia Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program|§ 44-146.36. Coordinator to enter into agreements with political subdivisions; immunity from liability

A. The Coordinator may enter into agreements with political subdivisions to provide hazardous materials emergency response within a specific geographical area of the Commonwealth on a state and political subdivision cost-sharing basis. The cost-sharing agreements shall be negotiated with political subdivisions by the Coordinator.B. Neither the Commonwealth, nor any political subdivision thereof, nor federal agencies, nor other public or private agencies, nor public or private employees, nor representatives of any of them, engaged in any emergency services activities while complying with or attempting to comply with this chapter or any regulation or executive order promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall be liable for the death of or injury to any person or damage to property as a result of such activities, except where such death, injury or damage results from gross negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct. The provisions of this section shall not affect the right of any person to receive benefits to which he would otherwise be entitled under this chapter, or under the Workers' Compensation Act (§ 65.2-100 et seq.), or under any pension law, nor the right of any such person to receive any benefits or compensation under any act of Congress.1987, c. 492; 1989, c. 378.
VA Code § 44-146.37 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.5 - Virginia Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program|§ 44-146.37. Disbursements made from Virginia Disaster Response Fund

A. Disbursements for costs and expenses, including, but not limited to equipment, material, hazardous materials emergency response operations and immediate accident or incident site cleanup costs and expenses in preventing or alleviating damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused by accidents or incident, involving hazardous materials, shall be made from the Virginia Disaster Response Fund in accordance with the provisions of § 44-146.18:1.B. The Coordinator shall promptly seek reimbursement from any party causing or contributing to an accident or incident involving hazardous materials for all sums disbursed from the Virginia Disaster Response Fund for the protection, relief, and recovery from loss or damage caused by such party.C. The Coordinator is also authorized to recover any sums expended by any other state agency or political subdivision for preventing or alleviating damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused by accidents or incidents involving hazardous materials. To recover such sums the Coordinator shall provide documentation that the costs were incurred whether or not they were actually disbursed from the Virginia Disaster Response Fund.1987, c. 492.
VA Code § 44-146.38 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.5 - Virginia Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program|§ 44-146.38. Political subdivisions to appoint hazardous materials coordinator

Each political subdivision shall appoint a hazardous materials coordinator. In appointing the hazardous materials coordinator, political subdivisions shall consider the requisite qualifications for hazardous materials coordinators as established by the Coordinator. The hazardous materials coordinator shall coordinate the hazardous materials emergency response program within the political subdivision.1987, c. 492; 2011, cc. 594, 681.
VA Code § 44-146.40 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.5 - Virginia Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program|§ 44-146.40. Joint emergency planning committee; certain localities

Any joint emergency planning committee serving Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax shall have the authority to require any facility within its emergency planning district to submit the information required and participate in the emergency planning provided for in Subtitle A of Title 3 of Public Law 99-499. For the purposes of this section, "facility" shall include any development or installation having an aggregate storage capacity of at least one million gallons of oil as defined in § 62.1-44.34:10, or the potential for a sudden release of 10,000 pounds or more of any other flammable liquid or gas not exempt from the provisions of § 327 of Title 3 of Public Law 99-499. This requirement shall not occur until after public notice and the opportunity to comment. The committee shall notify the facility owner or operator of any requirement to comply with this section.1987, c. 492; 1992, cc. 633, 656; 1994, c. 691; 2007, c. 813; 2011, cc. 594, 681; 2017, c. 512.