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Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
Virginia Waste Management Board
 
chapter
Coal Combustion By-Product Regulations [9 VAC 20 ‑ 85]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Provides for the use of coal combustion by-products and establishes appropriate standards for siting, design, construction, operation and administrative procedures pertaining to their use, reuse or reclamation.
State Authority Sections 10.1-1402 (11 ) and 10.1-1408.1 et seq. of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority none beyond that provided by 42 USC 6941 et seq. and 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 257
Periodic Review Note result of 2019 periodic review was to amend regulation
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 establish appropriate management practices for facilities that manage only coal combustion residues.
Meetings See all meetings (3) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kathryn Perszyk  / Land Division Director
Address: DEQ - 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: kathryn.perszyk@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)698-4047    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation Citation Correction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
9VAC2085 DMME Name Change
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/22/2021.
Changes needed as a result of federal standards for the disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities being adopted
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/27/2016.
Final Exempt Action - Amendment 8 of the Solid Waste Management Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/03/2011.
Definition of Disclosure Statement (Rev. A09w)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2010.
Amendment 1 - Fossil Fuel Combustion Products Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/29/2006.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment 2 - Additional Restrictions on the Use and Placement of CCB NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 02/07/2011 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/21/2019 Agency Completed Amend
5/29/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is