Land application of sewage sludge; permit exemptions; sunset

Exempts from permitting requirements for land application, marketing, and distribution of sewage sludge for a research project when such land is owned and operated by an institution of higher education in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the institution of higher education to notify the Department of Environmental Quality and the owner of every adjoining property of its intent to land apply such sewage sludge at least 30 days prior to commencing any land application of sewage sludge. The bill also requires the institution of higher education to comply with setback and recordkeeping requirements outlined in the Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit Regulation.

9 vac 25 - 31 : Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation

9 vac 25 - 32 : Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation