Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
Virginia Waste Management Board
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials [9 VAC 20 ‑ 110]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes how hazardous materials are regulated in transport within the Commonwealth to include how materials will be packaged and marked and how transportation vehicles will be placarding, etc.
State Authority Sections 10.1-1450 and 44-146.30 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority 49 USC 1809-1810

49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 107, 170-180, 383 and 390-397
Periodic Review Note result of 2022 periodic review was to retain as is
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 the public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To ensure protection of public safety and welfare through monitoring of shipments of hazardous radioactive materials being transported in the Commonwealth.

To protect the public by enabling enforcement of applicable federal regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials by the state and local police.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Leslie A.Romanchik  / Environmental Manager II
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Leslie.Romanchik@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)912-7218    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Annual Update 2022
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/18/2023.
Annual Update 2019
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/09/2020.
Annual Update 2018
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/21/2019.
Annual Update 2016
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/03/2017.
Annual Update 2015
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/24/2016.
Annual Update 2014
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/08/2015.
Amend to add requirements for Subpart F of 49 CFR 107 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/03/2015.
Annual Update 2013
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/12/2014.
IFR 2012 - Annual Update
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/17/2013.
Immediate Final Rule 2011
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/15/2012.
Immediate Final Rule 2010
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2011.
Immediate Final Rule 2006
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/21/2007.
Immediate Final Rule 2003
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/08/2004.
Immediate Final Rule 2002
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/04/2003.
Amendment of the Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/02/2003.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
3/20/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/13/2018 Agency Completed Retain As Is
3/1/2001 Agency Completed Amend