Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
Virginia Waste Management Board
 
chapter
Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations [9 VAC 20 ‑ 120]    (Repealed)
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes permit requirements for the storage, treatment and disposal off regulated medical wastes, rules for packaging and labelling the waste, five approved treatment processes, etc.
State Authority Section 10.1-1402 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority none beyond that provided by 42 USC 6941 et seq.

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 the public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To protect public health, safety and welfare and the environment from harmful results of mismanagement of regulated medical waste by its generators, transporters, storers, treaters or disposers.
Meetings See all meetings (11) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kathryn Perszyk  / Land Division Director
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: kathryn.perszyk@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)698-4047    FAX: (804)698-4178    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment 3 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/15/2023.
Amendment to Repeal Transporter Registration Requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/04/2013.
Final Exempt Action - Amendment 8 of the Solid Waste Management Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/03/2011.
Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/19/2002.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
6/19/2014 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/11/1999 Agency Completed Amend