Department of Environmental Quality
Department of Environmental Quality
Withdrawn - Small Renewable Offshore Wind Energy Projects Permit Regulation (Requirements Incorporated into 9VAC15-40)
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 50]
Chapter Information
| Description | Establish a permit by rule for offshore wind energy projects located within the three-mile limit, with rated capacity not exceeding 100 megawatts, that includes conditions and standards necessary to protect the Commonwealth's natural resources. |
| State Authority | Code of Virginia Sections 10.1-1197.5 through 10.1-1197.11 |
| Federal Authority | N/A |
| Periodic Review Note | Chapter not adopted- requirements incorporated into 9VAC15-40 |
| 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 establish necessary requirements, other than those established in applicable environmental permits, to protect Virginia's natural resources which may be affected by the construction and operation of small renewable energy projects. Address the need for a reasonable degree of certainty and timeliness in the natural-resource protections required of offshore and coastal wind energy projects by setting forth, as fully as practicable. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Mary E. Major |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | mary.major@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4423 FAX: (804)698-4178 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Small Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/01/2010. |