Virginia Law

Agency 15. Department of Environmental Quality

Preface

Agency Summary

Chapter 10

Public Participation Guidelines [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Section 20

[Repealed]

Section 30

[Repealed]

Section 40

[Repealed]

Chapter 11

Public Participation GuidelinesRead all

Part I

Purpose and Definitions

Section 10

Purpose

Section 20

Definitions

Part II

Notification of Interested Persons

Section 30

Notification List

Section 40

Information to Be Sent to Persons on the Notification List

Part III

Public Participation Procedures

Section 50

Public Comment

Section 60

Petition for Rulemaking

Section 70

Appointment of Regulatory Advisory Panel

Section 80

Appointment of Negotiated Rulemaking Panel

Section 90

Meetings

Section 100

Public Hearings on Regulations

Section 110

Periodic Review of Regulations

Chapter 20

Guidelines for the Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments for Oil or Gas Well Drilling Operations in Tidewater VirginiaRead all

Part I

Applicability and General Requirements

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Authority

Section 30

Purpose

Section 40

Applicability

Section 50

General Information Requirements

Part II

Information Requirements

Section 60

Description of the Gas or Oil Operation

Section 70

Description of the Environment and Natural Resource Features Potentially Affected by the Gas or Oil Operation

Section 80

Procedures for Estimating the Probability of a Discharge

Section 90

Procedures for Determining the Consequences of a Discharge

Section 100

Spill Release and Contingency Planning

Section 110

Hydrogen Sulfide Release Contingency Planning

Section 120

Economic Impacts

Section 130

Fiscal Impacts

Part III

Information Requirements for Evaluating Secondary Environmental Impacts

Section 140

Examination of Secondary Environmental Impacts Due to Induced Economic Development

Part IV

Department of Environmental Quality and General Public Review and Comment Procedures

Section 150

Department of Environmental Quality Notification by the Department of Energy

Section 160

Initiation of Assessment Review by State and Local Agencies and by the General Public

Section 170

Review of Comments

DIBR

Documents Incorporated by Reference (9VAC15-20)

Chapter 30

Regulations for the Certification of Recycling Machinery and Equipment for Local Tax Exemption PurposesRead all

Section 10

Definition Incorporated by Reference

Section 20

Definitions

Section 30

[Reserved]

Section 40

Purpose of Regulation

Section 50

Administration of Regulation

Section 60

Applicability of Regulation

Section 70

Machinery and Equipment

Section 80

Location

Section 90

Pollution Abatement

Section 100

Equipment Documentation

Section 110

Department Certification

Section 120

Locality Certification

Section 130

Certification Period

Section 140

Appeal Procedure

Section 150

[Reserved]

Section 160

Petition for Variance

Section 170

Administrative Procedures for Variances

FORMS

Forms (9VAC15-30)

Chapter 40

Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by RuleRead all

Part I

Definitions and Applicability

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Authority and Applicability

Part II

Permit by Rule Provisions

Section 30

Application for Permit by Rule for Wind Energy Projects

Section 40

Analysis of the Beneficial and Adverse Impacts on Natural Resources

Section 50

Determination of Likely Significant Adverse Impacts

Section 60

Mitigation Plan

Section 70

Site Plan and Context Map Requirements

Section 80

Small Wind Energy Project Design Standards

Section 90

Public Participation

Section 100

Change of Ownership, Project Modifications, Termination

Section 110

Fees

Section 120

Internet Accessible Resources

Part III

Notification and Other Provisions for Projects of Five Megawatts or Less

Section 130

Small Wind Energy Projects of Five Megawatts or Less

Part IV

Enforcement

Section 140

Enforcement

FORMS

Forms (9VAC15-40)

DIBR

Documents Incorporated by Reference (9VAC15-40)

Chapter 60

Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by RuleRead all

Part I

Definitions and Applicability

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Authority and Applicability

Part II

Permit by Rule Provisions

Section 30

Application for Permit by Rule for Solar Energy Projects with Rated Capacity Greater Than Five Megawatts and Disturbance Zone Greater Than 10 Acres

Section 40

Analysis of the Beneficial and Adverse Impacts on Natural Resources

Section 50

Determination of Likely Significant Adverse Impacts

Section 60

Mitigation Plan

Section 70

Site Plan and Context Map Requirements

Section 80

Small Solar Energy Project Design Standards

Section 90

Public Participation

Section 100

Change of Ownership, Project Modifications, Termination

Section 110

Fees for Projects Subject to Part II of This Chapter

Section 120

Internet Accessible Resources

Part III

Provisions for Projects Less Than or Equal to Five Megawatts or Less Than or Equal to 10 Acres or Meeting Certain Categorical Criteria

Section 130

Small Solar Energy Projects Less Than or Equal to Five Megawatts or Less Than or Equal to 10 Acres or Meeting Certain Categorical Criteria

Part IV

Enforcement

Section 140

Enforcement

Chapter 70

Small Renewable Energy Projects (Combustion) Permit by RuleRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Authority and Applicability

Part II

Permit by Rule Provisions for Combustion Energy Projects with Rated Capacity Greater Than Five Megawatts and Not Otherwise Meeting Criteria for Part III

Section 30

Application

Section 40

Analysis of the Beneficial and Adverse Impacts on Natural Resources

Section 50

Determination of Likely Significant Adverse Impacts for Combustion Energy Projects with Rated Capacity Greater Than Five Megawatts

Section 60

Mitigation Plan

Section 70

Site Plan and Context Map Requirements

Section 80

Combustion Energy Project Design Standards

Section 90

Public Participation

Section 100

Change of Ownership, Project Modifications, Termination

Section 110

Fees for Projects Subject to Part II of This Chapter

Section 120

Internet Accessible Resources

Part III

Provisions for Projects with Rated Capacity Less Than or Equal to Five Megawatts or Meeting Other Specified Criteria

Section 130

Combustion Energy Projects with Rated Capacity Less Than or Equal to Five Megawatts or Meeting Other Specified Criteria

Part IV

Enforcement

Section 140

Enforcement

Chapter 90

Uniform Environmental Covenants Act RegulationRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Authority and Applicability

Section 30

Virginia Ueca Template

Section 40

Fees

Section 50

Amendment and Termination

Section 60

Enforcement

Chapter 100

Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by RuleRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Applicability

Section 30

Application for Permit by Rule for Small Energy Storage Facilities with a Disturbance Zone Greater Than 10 Acres

Section 40

Analysis of the Beneficial and Adverse Impacts on Natural Resources

Section 50

Determination of Likely Significant Adverse Impacts for Applications

Section 60

Mitigation Plan

Section 70

Site Plan and Context Map Requirements

Section 80

Small Energy Storage Facility Design Standards and Operational Plans

Section 90

Public Participation

Section 100

Permit by Rule Change of Ownership, Project Modifications, Reporting, and Permit Termination

Section 110

Fees

Section 120

Hybrid Projects

Section 130

Small Energy Storage Facilities with a Disturbance Zone Less Than or Equal to 10 Acres or Meeting Certain Categorical Criteria