Action:
Adopt a new regulation for municipal solid waste landfills that incorporates new EPA requirements (Rev. H16)
Action 4730
General Information
| Action Summary |
Currently, air pollution from landfills is regulated in Virginia under Article 43, Emission Standards for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (9VAC5-40-5800 et seq. of 9VAC5-40, Existing Stationary Sources). Article 43 was originally designed to control two separate pollutants: (i) ozone in the northern Virginia ozone nonattainment area as required by § 110 of the Clean Air Act and implemented by 40 CFR Part 51, and (ii) nonmethane organic compounds as required by § 111 of the federal Clean Air Act and implemented by Subpart Cc of 40 CFR Part 60, which is applicable statewide. On August 29, 2016 (81 FR 59276), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated new emissions guidelines for municipal solid waste landfills, Subpart Cf of 40 CFR Part 60. The amendments were made in order to reduce emissions of landfill gas, which contains both nonmethane organic compounds and methane. In order to adopt the requirements of Subpart Cf while maintaining the state-only requirements specific to the northern Virginia ozone nonattainment area, a new Article 43.1 is being promulgated. This will enable the adoption of the new statewide standards without affecting the more restrictive requirements of Article 43 applicable to the nonattainment area. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
9 VAC 5-40 |
Existing Stationary Sources |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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9 VAC 5 - 20 |
General Provisions |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
2.2-4006 A 4 c of the APA
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| RIS Project |
Yes [004894] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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7783
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2017. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Karen G. Sabasteanski
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Address:
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629 East Main Street
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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karen.sabasteanski@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)698-4426
FAX: (804)698-4510
TDD: ()-
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