Citizen boards
Three regulatory boards, composed of Virginia citizens appointed by the Governor, are responsible for adopting Virginia's environmental regulations. The Department of Environmental Quality staff administers the regulations as approved by the boards.
The boards have statutory authority to promulgate regulations and to approve certain permits. Before promulgating regulations required by environmental statutes, the boards seek information from the public, the regulated community and advisory committees. The boards also become involved in permitting by conducting public hearings and approving certain types of permits. In cases where environmental laws or permit conditions are violated, the boards may impose administrative sanctions and initiate legal action.
Board meetings
The agendas and minutes for board meetings are posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall web site as they become available. You may choose the air, water or waste board in the drop-down menu at the top of these web pages:
- Future meetings (agendas)
- Past meetings (agendas and meeting minutes)
The dates and times of future board meetings are also posted on DEQ's public calendar.
Air Pollution Control Board
- Air Pollution Control Board overview
- Public comment policy at State Air Pollution Control Board meetings (PDF)
| Member | Address | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Richard D. Langford, Chairman | 1106 Horseshoe Lane Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 |
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2009 |
| Bruce C. Buckheit |
8904 Karen Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22031 |
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2010 |
| John N. Hanson | 1803 Windmill Lane Alexandria, Virginia 22307 |
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2008 |
| Hullihen Williams Moore | 502 Welwyn Road Richmond, Virginia 23229 |
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2009 |
| Vivian E. Thomson | 2006 Meadowbrook Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 |
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2010 |
E-mail the Air Pollution Control Board
State Water Control Board
- State Water Control Board overview
- Public comment policy at State Water Control Board meetings (PDF)
| Member | Address | Term |
|---|---|---|
| W. Shelton Miles, Chairman | P.O.Box 175 Long Island, Virginia 24569 |
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2008 |
| Komal K. Jain | 1322 Round Oak Court McLean, Virginia 22101 |
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2010 |
| W. Jack Kiser | P.O. Box 1201 St. Paul, Virginia 24283 |
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2011 |
| Michael McKenney |
1039 Lodge Road Callao, Virginia 22435 |
7/1/ 2005 – 6/30/2009 |
| John B. Thompson | Richmond, Virginia Mailing address: c/o Office of Regulatory Affairs Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, Virginia 23218 |
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2010 |
| Thomas D. C. Walker |
P.O. Box 11 Willis Wharf, Virginia 23486 |
8/19/2005 – 6/30/2009 |
| Robert H. Wayland, III | White Stone, Virginia Mailing address: c/o Office of Regulatory Affairs Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, Virginia 23218 |
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2011 |
E-mail the State Water Control Board
Waste Management Board
- Waste Management Board overview
- Public comment policy at Virginia Waste Management Board meetings (PDF)
| Member | Address | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter H. McGuire III, Chairman | P.O. Box 290 Manakin Sabot, Virginia 23103 |
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2010 |
| Robert G. Crockett, Vice Chairman | 14251 Newgate Road Midlothian, Virginia 23113 |
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2009 |
| Mary Begin | 5454 Rodriquez Lane Haymarket, Virginia 20169 |
8/25/2007 - 6/30/2010 |
| N. Howard Burns Jr. | 10 River Bluff Drive Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407 |
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2004 |
| Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. | P.O. Box 2246 Richmond, Virginia 23218 |
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2006 |
| Eric K. Sildon | 5917 North 10th Road Arlington, Virginia 22205 |
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2009 |
| Donald L. Williams | 809 West Oceanview Ave., #7 Norfolk, Virginia 23503 |
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2008 |
E-mail the Waste Management Board