Action:
Establishment of Permit(s) by Rule For Small Renewable Energy Projects (Water Related)
Action 3501
General Information
| Action Summary |
The purpose of this regulatory action is to implement 2009 state legislation requiring the Department of Environmental Quality to develop one or more permits-by-rule for water-related energy projects with rated capacity not exceeding 100 megawatts, if the Department determines that a permit-by-rule is necessary. In this regulatory action, DEQ will determine what requirements, if any, must be met for small water-related renewable energy projects; that is, projects generating electricity from falling water (hydroelectric), wave motion, tides, or geothermal power. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [002901] |
| Associated Mandates |
Small Renewble (Water Related) Energy Projects; DEQ to develop procedure permitting construction and operation - SEE PURPOSE NOTE
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| 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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5922
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NOIRA
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Stage withdrawn on 12/05/2011 after the comment period had ended. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Mary E. Major
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Address:
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1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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mary.major@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)698-4423
FAX: (804)698-4178
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
