Department of Environmental Quality
Virginia Waste Management Board
Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Criteria
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 50]
Chapter Information
| Description | Establishes criteria for site certification under the Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Act, prohibits construction in environmentally sensitive areas, ensure factors are assessed, etc. |
| State Authority | Sections 10.1-1434 and 10.1-1436 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 protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To establish assessable criteria for the evaluation of new hazardous waste facility sites that are protective of public health, safety and welfare and the environment and do not erect an unreasonable barrier to the developer's use of the site in terms of cost, procedures or required physical features. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Leslie A. Romanchik |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | leslie.romanchik@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)912-7218 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Exempt action to correct technical errors identified during periodic review
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/24/2016. |
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Amendment to Update DEQ Mailing Address for Waste Regulations
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2012. |
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Immediate Final Rule 2005
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/13/2005. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 5/9/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 2/6/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 10/9/2001 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |