NOTICES OF INTENDED REGULATORY ACTION
Vol. 41 Iss. 11 - January 13, 2025

TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
Small Renewable Wind Energy Projects Permit by Rule
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Environmental Quality intends to consider amending 9VAC15-40, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule; 9VAC15-60, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule; 9VAC15-70, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Combustion) Permit by Rule; and 9VAC15-100, Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to increase fees assessed for permits by rule. The fees assessed by these regulations for wind, solar, and combustion small renewable energy projects were last modified over 10 years ago, and the fees for small energy storage facilities were last modified in 2022.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 10.1-1197.6 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 12, 2025.

Agency Contact: Susan Tripp, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 664-3470, or email susan.tripp@deq.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R25-8145; Filed December 16, 2024
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Environmental Quality intends to consider amending 9VAC15-40, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule; 9VAC15-60, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule; 9VAC15-70, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Combustion) Permit by Rule; and 9VAC15-100, Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to increase fees assessed for permits by rule. The fees assessed by these regulations for wind, solar, and combustion small renewable energy projects were last modified over 10 years ago, and the fees for small energy storage facilities were last modified in 2022.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 10.1-1197.6 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 12, 2025.

Agency Contact: Susan Tripp, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 664-3470, or email susan.tripp@deq.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R25-8145; Filed December 16, 2024
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Combustion) Permit by Rule Regulation
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Environmental Quality intends to consider amending 9VAC15-40, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule; 9VAC15-60, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule; 9VAC15-70, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Combustion) Permit by Rule; and 9VAC15-100, Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to increase fees assessed for permits by rule. The fees assessed by these regulations for wind, solar, and combustion small renewable energy projects were last modified over 10 years ago, and the fees for small energy storage facilities were last modified in 2022.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 10.1-1197.6 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 12, 2025.

Agency Contact: Susan Tripp, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 664-3470, or email susan.tripp@deq.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R25-8145; Filed December 16, 2024
TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT
Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Environmental Quality intends to consider amending 9VAC15-40, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule; 9VAC15-60, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule; 9VAC15-70, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Combustion) Permit by Rule; and 9VAC15-100, Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to increase fees assessed for permits by rule. The fees assessed by these regulations for wind, solar, and combustion small renewable energy projects were last modified over 10 years ago, and the fees for small energy storage facilities were last modified in 2022.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 10.1-1197.6 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 12, 2025.

Agency Contact: Susan Tripp, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 664-3470, or email susan.tripp@deq.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R25-8145; Filed December 16, 2024