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Department of Environmental Quality
 
chapter
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation [9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes a permit by rule for solar energy projects with rated capacity not exceeding 150 megawatts including conditions and standards necessary to protect the Commonwealth’s natural resources.
State Authority Code of Virginia Sections 10.1-1197.5 through 10.1-1197.11
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 provide a reasonable degree of certainty and timeliness in the natural-resource protections required of solar-energy projects by setting forth, as fully as practicable, these required protections “up front” in this new permit by rule
Meetings See all meetings (18) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Susan Tripp 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: susan.tripp@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)664-3470    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend 9 VAC 15-60 to comport with the requirements of Chapter 688 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/08/2023.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
9VAC15-60 SNR Name Change
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/10/2021.
2019 Amendments Solar PBR Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/14/2021.
Amendments Mandated by Chapter 368 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2017.
Amendment for HB2089 and DEQ address change
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/14/2013.
Small Solar Renewable Energy Project Permit Regulation Adoption Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/18/2012.