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Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
Air Pollution Control Board
 
chapter
Variance for Merck Stonewall Plant [9 VAC 5 ‑ 190]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes a variance from most regulatory requirements of the State Air Pollution Control Board for the Stonewall Plant operated by Merck and Co., Inc. and located in Elkton, VA.
State Authority Sections 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority n/a
Exempt from APA Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Exempt Citation: Sections 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To allow variance from the regulations in such a manner as to enable operational flexibility while protecting public health and welfare.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Tamera Thompson 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: tamera.thompson@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)698-4502    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
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Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
2/28/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/3/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is