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Public Notices (Updated 12.1.11)

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Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) - Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule Regulation (Wind PBR) 

The comment period on the NOIRA closed on September 30, 2009. DEQ received a few comments on the NOIRA. The comments were reviewed and considered by the Regulatory Advisory Panel (RAP). 

8/31/2009 to 9/30/2009

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Proposed Regulation - Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule Regulation (Wind PBR)  (9VAC15-40)

The public comment period on the proposed wind permit by rule closed on August 20, 2010. DEQ received numerous comments on the proposed rule including the consensus recommendations of DEQ's Offshore/Coastal Wind Regulatory Advisory Panel. The comments were  reviewed and a response to public comments on the proposed “Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule” document was prepared.

9/3/2010 to 10/03/2010

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Proposed Regulation 2nd Comment Period- Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule Regulation (Wind PBR)  (9VAC15-40)

The second public comment period on the proposed wind permit by rule closed on October 5, 2010. DEQ received a number of comments on this regulatory action. The comments were reviewed and a response to comments was prepared.

9/03/2010 to 10/05/2010

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Final Regulation - Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule Regulation (Wind PBR)  (9VAC15-40)

The final adoption phase on the proposed wind permit by rule closed on December 22, 2010, and the regulation became effective on that date. The comments have been reviewed and a draft response to public comments received on the proposed “Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule” (Wind PBR) document has been prepared.

11/22/2010 to 12/22/2010

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) - Small (Offshore Wind) Renewable Energy Projects Permit by Rule Regulation 

The comment period on the NOIRA closed on September 1, 2010. DEQ received no comments on the NOIRA. As the consensus recommendations from the Offshore Wind Regulatory Advisory Panel were submitted during the proposed regulation public comment period and incorporated into 9VAC15-40, this regulatory action will be withdrawn.

8/02/2010 to 9/01/2010

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) - Small (Solar) Renewable Energy Projects Permit by Rule Regulation (Solar PBR) (9VAC15-60)

The comment period on the NOIRA closed on September 1, 2010. DEQ received no comments on this NOIRA.

8/02/2010 to 9/01/2010

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) - Small(Combustion) Energy Projects Permit by Rule Regulation (9VAC15-70)

The comment period on the NOIRA closed on March 30, 2011. DEQ received no comments on this NOIRA.

12/2010 to 3/30/11

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) - Small (Water Related) Energy Projects Permit by Rule Regulation 

The comment period on the NOIRA closed on September 14, 2011. Comments received by DEQ  were reviewed and considered by the Regulatory Advisory Panel (RAP). 

8/15/2011 to 9/14/11

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Notice of Informal Public Comment  - Wind PBR Guidance

The informal public comment period ended on August 29, 2011. Comments received by DEQ were reviewed and considered during development of the final Wind PBR Guidance documents.

7/27/2011 to 8/29/2011

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Notice of Informal Public Comment - Water Related Energy Regulatory Advisory Panel (RAP) RecommendationThe informal public comment period ended on November 28, 2011. DEQ received no comments on the Water Related RAP recommendation.10/27/2011 to 11/28/2011

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

Proposed Regulation Public Comment Period - Small Renewable Energy Projects (Combustion) Permit by Rule Regulation (Combustion Energy Project PBR)  (9VAC15-70)

The proposed Combustion PBR is currently undergoing Executive Review. A Public Comment period will be announced following Executive Review.TBA

Carol C. Wampler
ph: 804-698-4579
carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

For additional information, please refer to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website.