Environmental
Which Virginia agency regulates wetlands and waterways, including issuing permits for activities in state waters?
AVirginia DEQ (for all waters)
BVirginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) for tidal areas and DEQ for non-tidal wetlands✓ Correct
CU.S. Army Corps of Engineers only
DVirginia Department of Forestry
Explanation
In Virginia, the Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) regulates activities in tidal wetlands and subaqueous bottomlands, while DEQ regulates non-tidal (freshwater) wetlands. Both may coordinate with the federal Army Corps of Engineers on Section 404 permits.
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