DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Proposed Enforcement Action for City of Hopewell
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for the City of Hopewell for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Hopewell water renewal facility located in Hopewell, Virginia. The proposed order is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept written comments from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.
Contact Information: Kristen Sadtler, Director, Division of Enforcement, Department of Environmental Quality, Central Office, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, or email kristen.sadtler@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for JSSY LLC
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for JSSY LLC for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the JSSY facility located in Portsmouth, Virginia. The proposed order is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept written comments from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for City of Richmond
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for the City of Richmond for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Richmond wastewater treatment plant facility located in Richmond, Virginia. The proposed order is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept written comments from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.
Contact Information: Kristen Sadtler, Director, Division of Enforcement, Department of Environmental Quality, Central Office, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, or email kristen.sadtler@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for Royall Pump and Well Company Inc.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Royall Pump and Well Company Inc. for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Royall Pump and Well Connector Road project located in Powhatan County, Virginia. The proposed order is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept written comments from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.
Contact Information: Cara Witte, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Piedmont Regional Office, 4949 Cox Road, Suite A, Glen Allen, VA 23260, or email cara.witte@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for RVA Used Auto Parts LLC
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for RVA Used Auto Parts LLC for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the RVA Used Auto Parts facility located in Richmond, Virginia. The proposed order is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept written comments from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for S.B. Cox Ready Mix Inc.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for S.B. Cox Ready Mix Inc. for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the S.B. Cox Ready Mix Chesapeake plant located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The proposed order is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept written comments from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Proposed Enforcement Action for Summit General Contractors Inc.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing an enforcement action for Summit General Contractors Inc. for violations of State Water Control Law, regulations, and applicable permit at the Dollar Tree facility located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The proposed order is available from the DEQ contact or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/shortcuts/public-notices/enforcement-actions. The DEQ contact will accept written comments from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.
Contact Information: Russell Deppe, Enforcement Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, 5636 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, or email russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov.
Pine Branch Solar LLC Notice of Intent for a Small Renewable Energy Project (Hybrid) - Permit by Rule - Carroll County
Pine Branch Solar LLC has provided the Department of Environmental Quality a notice of intent to submit the necessary documentation for a permit by rule for a small renewable energy project in Carroll County pursuant to 9VAC15-100-120. The project number is RE0000377. The proposed project location is 878 Senior Road, Woodlawn, VA 24381, and the project will consist of up to 40 megawatts of alternating current solar-generated power and 20 megawatts alternating current rated power storage capacity. The total project site is 362 acres with a disturbance area of 259 acres. The solar array will be comprised of approximately 74,304 modules and the energy storage component will consist of approximately 24 battery enclosures. The project developer is Samsung based in Cerritos, California.
Contact Information: Amber Foster, Renewable Energy Permit by Rule Coordinator, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Richmond, VA 23218, or telephone (804) 774-8474.
VIRGINIA CODE COMMISSION
Notice to State Agencies
Contact Information: Mailing Address: Virginia Code Commission, Pocahontas Building, 900 East Main Street, 8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219; Telephone: (804) 698-1810; Email: varegs@dls.virginia.gov.
Meeting Notices: Section 2.2-3707 C of the Code of Virginia requires state agencies to post meeting notices on their websites and on the Commonwealth Calendar at https://commonwealthcalendar.virginia.gov.
Cumulative Table of Virginia Administrative Code Sections Adopted, Amended, or Repealed: A table listing regulation sections that have been amended, added, or repealed in the Virginia Register of Regulations since the regulations were originally published or last supplemented in the print version of the Virginia Administrative Code is available at http://register.dls.virginia.gov/documents/cumultab.pdf.
Filing Material for Publication in the Virginia Register of Regulations: Agencies use the Regulation Information System (RIS) to file regulations and related items for publication in the Virginia Register of Regulations. The Registrar's office works closely with the Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) to coordinate the system with the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. RIS and Town Hall complement and enhance one another by sharing pertinent regulatory information.