Action:
Amend 9 VAC 15-60 to comport with the requirements of Chapter 688 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
General Information
| Action Summary |
Chapter 688 defines and adds prime agricultural soils and forest lands to the requirement for an analysis of the beneficial and adverse impacts to natural resources. If a potential solar project would disturb more than 10 acres of prime agricultural soils or 50 acres of contiguous forest lands, or if it would disturb forest lands enrolled in a forestry preservation program, it is deemed to have a significant adverse impact, requiring the submission of a mitigation plan. If a draft mitigation plan was not provided by the applicant as part of the initial application, the applicant must develop a mitigation plan and conduct a 45-day public comment period. Any application for a small renewable energy project received for which an interconnection request is applied for and received by December 31, 2024, is not subject to these new provisions. |
| 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 [7691] |
| Associated Mandates |
Small renewable energy projects; impact on natural resources report
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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10011
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NOIRA
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/09/2023). |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Susan Tripp
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Address:
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1111 E Main St Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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susan.tripp@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)664-3470
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