Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
Virginia Waste Management Board
 
chapter
Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Criteria [9 VAC 20 ‑ 50]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes criteria for site certification under the Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Act, prohibits construction in environmentally sensitive areas, ensure factors are assessed, etc.
State Authority Sections 10.1-1434 and 10.1-1436 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority n/a
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 public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To establish assessable criteria for the evaluation of new hazardous waste facility sites that are protective of public health, safety and welfare and the environment and do not erect an unreasonable barrier to the developer's use of the site in terms of cost, procedures or required physical features.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Leslie A. Romanchik 
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
Exempt action to correct technical errors identified during periodic review
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/24/2016.
Amendment to Update DEQ Mailing Address for Waste Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2012.
Immediate Final Rule 2005
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/13/2005.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
7/21/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is
5/9/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
2/6/2012 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/9/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is