Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Aboveground Storage Tank and Pipeline Facility Financial Responsibility Requirements
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 640]
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 |
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 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 |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Final Exempt CH 640 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2022. |
9VAC25-640 DMME Name Change and Section Recodification
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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 | |
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11/30/2021 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
8/7/2017 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
1/23/2006 Agency Completed | Amend |