Department of Environmental Quality
Virginia Waste Management Board
Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 120]
Chapter Information
| Description | Establishes permit requirements for the storage, treatment and disposal off regulated medical wastes, rules for packaging and labelling the waste, five approved treatment processes, etc. |
| State Authority | Section 10.1-1402 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority |
none beyond that provided by 42 USC 6941 et seq. 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 257 |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| 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 protect public health, safety and welfare and the environment from harmful results of mismanagement of regulated medical waste by its generators, transporters, storers, treaters or disposers. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (8) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Justin L. Williams |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | justin.williams@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4185 FAX: (804)698-4234 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 3 | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/26/2019. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Repeal Transporter Registration Requirements | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/04/2013. |
Final Exempt Action - Amendment 8 of the Solid Waste Management Regulations
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/03/2011. |
| Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/19/2002. |
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2014 | Retain As Is | |
| 10/11/1999 | Amend | |