10.1-411.2 - Russell Fork State Scenic River. - Virginia Statutes

§ 10.1-411.2. Russell Fork State Scenic River.

A. The Russell Fork River from the Splashdam railroad crossing to theKentucky state line, a distance of nine miles in Dickenson County, is herebydesignated a component of the Virginia Scenic Rivers System.

B. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the construction or reconstructionof any road or bridge by the Commonwealth or by any county, city, or town.

C. This designation shall not be used:

1. To designate the lands along the river and its tributaries as unsuitablefor mining pursuant to § 45.1-252 or regulations promulgated with respect tosuch section; however, the Department shall still be permitted to exercisethe powers granted under § 10.1-402; or

2. To be a criterion for purposes of imposing water quality standards underthe federal Clean Water Act.

(2010, c. 290.)