Department of Environmental Quality
Air Pollution Control Board
Variance for Merck Stonewall Plant
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 190]
Chapter Information
| Description | Establishes a variance from most regulatory requirements of the State Air Pollution Control Board for the Stonewall Plant operated by Merck and Co., Inc. and located in Elkton, VA. |
| State Authority | Sections 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | n/a |
| Exempt from APA | Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of 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 allow variance from the regulations in such a manner as to enable operational flexibility while protecting public health and welfare. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Tamera Thompson |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | tamera.thompson@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4502 FAX: (804)698-4510 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 4/3/2001 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |