Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency marked yet another chapter in the longstanding dispute over the federal government’s authority to regulate wetlands, streams, and other waterbodies. The case centered on the Clean Water Act, which regulates the discharge of pollutants from land development activities into “waters…
The State Water Control Board recently adopted the new Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation (the “VESM Regulation”), the culmination of a multi-year effort to consolidate the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (9VAC25-840), the Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Certification Regulations (9VAC25-850), and the Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation (9VAC25-870) into a single…
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) to revise the agencies’ respective responsibilities for reviewing applications for new or expanded wetland and stream mitigation banks and releasing credits to the market. The MOA is one of several initiatives led by…
On June 3, 2023, the Home Builders Association of Virginia announced 20 Housing Excellence Awards during the 2023 Annual Conference held at The Greenbrier Resort. These awards recognize HBAV members for their dedication, leadership, and engagement in the community and Virginia building industry. Congratulations to all our winners! Click here for the full 2023 Award…
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Over the last year, the HBA of Virginia’s Legislative Committee and government affairs team has crafted a robust legislative agenda for the 2023 General Assembly Session. With 13 days remaining in the Session, the vast majority of the HBA of Virginia’s 2023 Legislative Agenda continues to move through the process. The following bills have passed…
The State Water Control Board (“the Board”) has opened public comment on the draft “Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation”, which consolidates the current requirements of the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (9VAC25-840), Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Certification Regulations (9VAC25-850), and Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation (9VAC25-870) into one chapter of the Virginia…
In This Issue: Virginia General Assembly convenes in Richmond for 2023 Session; over 170 bills introduced related to the housing industry HBA of Virginia’s 2023 Legislative Agenda Governor and General Assembly members introduce state budget amendments related to residential land development and construction Click here to read more.
The Home Builders Association of Virginia is proud to present its legislative agenda for the 2023 session. This year, we are focusing on a variety of issues that will help strengthen and protect our industry in the Commonwealth and beyond. We are committed to advocating for legislation that ensures access to affordable housing, encourages economic…
The General Assembly will be considering the Governor’s proposed amendments to the 2022-2024 budget during the 2023 Session. Virginia’s state budget has a direct impact on the residential land development and construction industry – it sets funding and staffing levels for critical state agencies, like the Department of Environmental Quality, and often establishes new programs…
