Virginia SB353 requires consultation with federally recognized tribes for certain state permits and reviews.
Virginia SB353 mandates consultation with federally recognized tribes for various state permits and reviews, including environmental impact reports, oil or gas well drilling operations, and water supply plans. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Quality to consult with tribes before issuing permits for archaeological excavations, groundwater withdrawals, and other actions. It also establishes the Virginia Indigenous People's Trust Fund and an advisory board to assist with tribal recognition.
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