Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
Virginia Waste Management Board
 
chapter
Financial Assurance Regulations for Solid Waste Disposal, Transfer and Treatment Facilities [9 VAC 20 ‑ 70]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes standards and procedures for financial assurance to be used in the issuance and continuation of permits to construct, operate, modify, close or provide post-closure care and to be used in the performance of corrective actions or in formulation of enforcement documents issued by the Department of Environmental Quality.
State Authority Sections 10.1-1402 and 10.1-1410 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Sections 1008(a)(3), 2002 and 4004(a) of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 258
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 simple and effective standards and procedures for owners and operators of solid waste management facilities to obtain and maintain financial assurance for closure, post-closure care and corrective action in the case of their insolvency so that the costs of the actions necessary to prevent damages to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens affected by the abandoned facility are borne by the owners and operators and the users of their services.
Meetings See all meetings (7) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Suzanne Taylor 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: suzanne.taylor@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)659-1533    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulated Medical Waste Citation Correction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/22/2023.
Technical Corrections - 2018 revision Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/05/2019.
Amendment for Local Government Financial Test Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2013.
Amendment to Update DEQ Mailing Address for Waste Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2012.
Final Exempt Action - Amendment 8 of the Solid Waste Management Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/03/2011.
Immediate Final Rule 2005
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/13/2005.
Amendment 1 to the Financial Assurance Regulations for Solid Waste Facilities Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/21/2001.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
7/29/2022 Agency Completed Retain As Is
6/11/2018 Agency Completed Retain As Is