What is the deadline to submit a dam safety corrective plan in Virginia?

Under Va. Code § 10.1-609(A), a dam owner must submit a corrective plan and implementation schedule to the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board within 30 days after completion of a safety inspection by the owner's licensed Professional Engineer.

What is the deadline to petition for a hearing after receiving a DCR Administrative Order?

Under Va. Code § 10.1-609(B), an owner served with an administrative order by personal service or mail has 30 days from service to petition the Board in writing for a hearing. A timely petition automatically stays the order.

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The short answer

A DCR Notice of Deficiency Report or Administrative Order starts a short statutory clock: under Va. Code § 10.1-609 you generally have 30 days to file a corrective action plan prepared by a licensed professional engineer, and a limited window to petition for a hearing. Missing either can lead to civil penalties or a state-directed drawdown of the impoundment.

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