Department of Environmental Quality
Air Pollution Control Board
Biomass Energy Generator General Permit for a Pilot Test Facility
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 520]
Chapter Information
| Description | The regulation creates a mechanism for sources to construct and test to determine the type and quantity of emissions from a qualified energy generator that meets the requirements of the regulation. It applies to qualified energy generators that generate no more than five megawatts of electricity, or produce the equivalent amount of energy in the form of fuel, stream, or other energy product per year from biomass. Establishes terms and conditions necessary to form the legally enforceable basis for the implementation of all regulatory and statutory requirements applicable to emissions units that meet the requirements of a qualified energy generator as defined in Section 10.1-1308.1 of the Code of Virginia. Such sources generate no more than five megawatts of electricity, or produce the equivalent amount of energy in the form of fuel, steam or other energy product. Energy is generated or produced from biomass and is sold to an unrelated person or used in a manufacturing process. |
| State Authority | Section 10.1-1308.1 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority |
Section 110(a) of the Clean Air Act 40 CFR Part 51 |
| Exempt from APA | Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. Exempt Citation: Section 2.2-4006 A 8 of the Code of Virginia |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To establish appropriate limits that protect air quality in the Commonwealth. To create an expedited permitting process for these facilities. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter. |
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)659-2665 FAX: (804)698-4510 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
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Biomass Energy Generator General Permit (Rev. Cg)
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/25/2011. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2023 Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 10/26/2018 Completed | Retain As Is | |