HB715:

Tribal Nations; consultation w/ federally recognized, permits and review w/ potential impacts.

Bill Summary:

Consultation with federally recognized Tribal
Nations; permits and reviews with potential impacts on environmental,
cultural, and historic resources. Requires the Department of
Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Environmental Quality,
the Department of Historic Resources, and the Virginia Marine Resources
Commission to establish policies and procedures for consulting with
federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth when evaluating
certain permits and reviews with potential impacts on environmental,
cultural, or historic resources or that would have tribal implications,
as defined in the bill. The bill directs the Secretary of the Commonwealth
to designate an Ombudsman for Tribal Consultation to facilitate communication
and consultation with Tribal Nations. The bill codifies Executive
Order 82 (2021).