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Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Aboveground Storage Tank and Pipeline Facility Financial Responsibility Requirements [9 VAC 25 ‑ 640]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Provides criteria by which operators of aboveground storage tank and pipeline facilities can demonstrate adequate financial resources for the containment and cleanup of any oil discharge which may occur at their facilities.
State Authority Sections 62.1-44.15 (10 ) and 62.1-44.34 :16 D of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority n/a
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To ensure protection of the environment by establishing necessary requirements for operators of aboveground storage tank and pipeline facilities to demonstrate financial resources for the containment and cleanup of any oil discharge which may occur at their facilities.
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Josiah Bennett 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: josiah.bennett@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)659-2660    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 640 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2022.
9VAC25-640 DMME Name Change and Section Recodification
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/27/2021.
Revisions needed to be consistent with changes made to Facility and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Regulation 9VAC25-91 and other editorial changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/05/2019.
Add certificate of deposit as an acceptable mechanism to demonstrate financial responsibility Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/10/2013.
Amendments to the AST and Pipeline Facility Financial Responsibility Requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2008.
Aboveground Storage Tank and Pipeline Facility Financial Responsibility Requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/28/2001.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/30/2021 Agency Completed Retain As Is
8/7/2017 Agency Completed Retain As Is
1/23/2006 Agency Completed Amend