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sumed consequence is that Rappahannock County’s similar han on this environmentally controversial practice is unconstitutional. Currently there are several pending lawsuits, filed by sludge haulers, against Virginia counties that have issued regulations gov-, eming the land application of sewage sludge. Rappahannock County's proposed ordinance is currently on hold, awaiting the outcome of these legal actions.
The Virginia State Legislature is currently considering Senate Bill 618, which would give local governments the explicit authority to regulate the land application of sewage sludge. Enactment of this bill, which is currently in the Senate’s Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee, would go a long way in protecting the health of our county’s citizens and our environment.
For readers who would like to further the chances of enacting Senate Bill 618 into lawr, our elected representatives are Senator Kevin G. Miller (tel: 540-433-6553; fax: 540-437-0271); e-mail: district26@sov.state.va.us) and Delegate Allen L. Louderback (tel: 540-743-7644; fax: 540743-4204; e-mail: allenl@shentel.net).
Emery Lazar is a retired 1 environmental scientist and ' current secretary of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection.
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