| Description | Establishes permit requirements for the storage, treatment and disposal of regulated medical wastes, rules for packaging and labeling the waste, approved treatment processes, etc. |
| State Authority | Section 10.1-1402 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority |
None beyond that provided by 42 USC 6941 et. seq. 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 257 |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To protect the public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To protect public health, safety and welfare and the environment from harmful results of mismanagement of regulated medical waste by its generators, transporters, storers, treaters or disposers. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Priscilla F. Rohrer / Guidance & Regulation Coordinator |
| Address: |
Department of Environmental Quality PO Box 3000 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 |
| Email Address: | Priscilla.Rohrer@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (540)217-7074 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 3 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/15/2023. |