| Description | Establishes requirements for the use of mediation and alternative dispute resolution in regulation development and permit issuance. |
| State Authority | Section 10.1-1186.3 of the Code of Virginia |
| 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 protect public health and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To reduce the number of environmental disputes resolved through formal administrative actions. To reduce the amount of time necessary to resolve environmental disputes. To reduce the amount of money necessary to resolve environmental disputes. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Jill R. Hrynciw / Board Coordinator |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | jill.hrynciw@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)929-6559 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation for Dispute Resolution - Rev. 1 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/30/2015. |
| Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2001. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 01/27/2000 after the comment period had ended. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 3/24/2014 Agency Completed | Amend | |