Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
Air Pollution Control Board
 
chapter
New and Modified Stationary Sources [9 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes standards or performance, consisting of emission limits and control technology requirements, and other requirements which control levels of criteria, designated and welfare- related pollutants being emitted into the ambient air. Establishes source surveillance requirements which (i) provide the enforcement basis, specify test methods and procedures, and specify procedures for continuous or process parameter monitoring for determining compliance with the standards of performance; and (ii) require the owner to provide certain notifications, records and reports.
State Authority Section 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Sections 110, 111, 123, 129, 171, 172 and 182 of the Clean Air Act

40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 51 and 60
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 ensure that owners comply with air pollution emission limits and control technology requirements in order to control levels of criteria and designated pollutants being emitted into the ambient air.

To prohibit emissions which would (i) contribute to nonattainment of any air quality standard or interference with maintenance of any standard or (ii) adversely impact public health and/or welfare.

To enable the Department to carry out source surveillance and compliance activities.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Karen G. Sabasteanski 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: karen.sabasteanski@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)659-1973    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. C24)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Not yet submitted to Attorney General for certification.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Electronic postmarks (Rev C23) Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/11/2024.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. C22)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/15/2023.
Update to incorporate certain federal regulations to reflect the current CFR (Rev. F20)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/11/2020.
Update state regulations that incorporate by reference certain federal regulations to reflect the current Code of Federal Regulations (Rev. D19)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2020.
Update state regulations that incorporate by reference certain federal regulations to reflect the current Code of Federal Regulations (Rev. B18)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/20/2019.
Update state regulations that incorporate by reference certain federal regulations to reflect the current Code of Federal Regulations (Rev. E17)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/21/2018.
Update state regulations that incorporate by reference certain federal regulations to reflect the current Code of Federal Regulations (Rev. J16)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2017.
Defer the implementation of federal emission standards for wood heaters to EPA (Revision A15)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/12/2015.
Repeal of Standards for Regulated Medical Waste Incinerators (Rev. C13)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/28/2013.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. I12)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/13/2013.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. N11)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/15/2012.
Citation Update (Rev. D11)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/17/2011.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference Rev. G10
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2011.
Permits for New and Modified Sources (Rev. H05) Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/07/2012.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. H09)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/20/2010.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. I08)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/18/2009.
Opacity Source Surveillance Methods (Rev. F07)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/12/2007.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. C07)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/12/2007.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (E06)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2007.
Federal Documents Incorporated By Reference (Rev. I05)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2005.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. I04)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/12/2005.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. I03)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2004.
Visible Emissions and Fugitive Dust/Emissions (Rev. C00)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2003.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. I02)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2003.
Rev. D97 - Special Provisions for Existing Sources, New and Modified Sources, and Hazardous Air Pollutant Sources - FINAL ACTION TAKEN (SEE 7/01/02 REGISTER) Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2002.
Rev. YY - New and Modified Source Review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2002.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. B01)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2001.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. H00)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Permits for New and Modified Sources (Rev. K04) - ACTION WITHDRAWN Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 10/04/2005 after submission to the Registrar.
Rev. G97 - Hazardous Pollutants Proposed Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before the comment period ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/8/2022 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/19/2018 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/15/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/2/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is