Major EIR projects

Virginia Electric and Power Company & Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company:

Meadow Brook to Loudoun 500 kv Transmission Line and Northwest Virginia 500 kV Transmission Line, Case Numbers PUE-2007-00031 & PUE-2007-00033 (DEQ 07-100S)

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has completed its coordinated environmental review of the Virginia Electric and Power Company and Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company proposed Meadow Brook to Loudoun, and Northwest Virginia 500 kV transmission lines.  The review was conducted by DEQ for the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for the purpose of developing information about potential impacts to natural resources.

VEPCO and TRAILCO Transmission Line Environmental Review (PDF)

For additional information, contact Ellie Irons at (804) 698-4325, or Ernie Aschenbach at (804) 698-4326.

Virginia Commonwealth University Recreational Sports-Capital Improvements (Student Recreation Center Renovation and Addition) and Acquisition of 911 Green Alley (DEQ 07-106S)

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has completed its coordinated review of the Environmental Impact Report submitted by Virginia Commonwealth University for the student recreation center renovation and addition, and the acquisition of 911 Green Alley on the Monroe Park Campus in the City of Richmond.  The review was conducted by DEQ in accordance with Virginia Code Section 10.1-1188.  DEQ's report has been submitted to the Secretary of Administration for her consideration and approval.

DEQ EIR Review Response to the Secretary of Administration (pdf)

Attachment 1-Historic Resources and Project Design-EIR Development Guidance (pdf)

Attachment 2-Initial Department of Historic Resources and City of Richmond Comments (pdf)

Attachment 3-VCU Response and Agreement to DHR Comments in Attachment 2 (pdf)

Attachment 4- Summary of VCU’s Response to Issues raised by Oregon Hill Representatives (pdf)

Department of Historic Resources Final Response Letter (pdf)

City of Richmond Final Response Letter (pdf)

For additional information, contact Ellie Irons at (804) 698-4325, or John Fisher at (804) 698-4339.

Highland New Wind Development, L.L.C.,

State Corporation Commission, Case No. PUE-2005-00101 (DEQ# 06-011S)

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has completed its coordinated environmental review of the Highland New Wind Development, L.L.C., proposed Wind Powered Electric Generation Facility in Highland County.  The review was conducted by DEQ for the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for the purpose of developing information about potential impacts to natural resources.

Highland New Wind Development Project Environmental Report (PDF)

For additional information, contact Ellie Irons at (804) 698-4325, or Ernie Aschenbach at (804) 698-4326.