| Description | Establishes requirements to govern the use of mediation and alternate dispute resolution in regulation development and permit issuance. |
| State Authority | Sections 10.1-1186.3 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | n/a |
| 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: | Melissa Porterfield / Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
Department of Environmental Quality 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P. O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | melissa.porterfield@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4238 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Revision B14 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/30/2015. |
| Regulation for Dispute Resolution | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2001. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 3/24/2014 Agency Completed | Amend | |