Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
Virginia Waste Management Board
 
chapter
Regulation for Dispute Resolution [9 VAC 20 ‑ 15]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes requirements for the use of mediation and alternative dispute resolution in regulation development and permit issuance.
State Authority Section 10.1-1186.3 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority n/a
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect public health and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To reduce the number of environmental disputes resolved through formal administrative actions.

To reduce the amount of time necessary to resolve environmental disputes.

To reduce the amount of money necessary to resolve environmental disputes.
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jill R. Hrynciw  / Board Coordinator
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: jill.hrynciw@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)929-6559    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulation for Dispute Resolution - Rev. 1 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/30/2015.
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 01/27/2000 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/25/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
3/24/2014 Agency Completed Amend