| Description | Establishes appropriate standards for siting, design, construction, operation and closures, and expedited permitting procedures for certain vegetative waste management facilities, including those for yard waste composting. |
| State Authority | Sections 10.1-1402 and 10.1-1408.1 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | none beyond that provided in 42 USC 6941 et seq. and 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 257 |
| 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/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To establish appropriate practices for facilities that manage only vegetative waste or compost yard waste and exclude all other wastes. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 7 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/16/2011. |
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2010. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetative Waste Management and Yard Waste Composting Regulations - Amendment 2 | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 08/03/2007 after the comment period had ended. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2005 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 3/29/2001 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |