Waste regulations - Chapter 170

Transportation of Solid and Medical Wastes on State Waters

The Virginia Waste Management Board adopted final regulations governing transportation of solid and medical wastes on state waters. This regulatory action sets forth guidelines for the permitting (permit-by-rule) of the facilities off-loading solid wastes and regulated medical wastes from a ship, barge or other vessel transporting such wastes upon the navigable waters of the Commonwealth. The regulations include contains standards for design and operation of both loading and off-loading facilities, but loading facilities are not required to have a permit. A schedule of permit fees is included and procedures for submitting the fees.

The regulations prescribed specific siting, design/construction, and operational standards for the loading and off-loading facilities. They contain specific requirements for containers including a performance standard, testing requirements, a manifest system, and stacking restrictions in the loading and off-loading areas.

The regulations establish a financial responsibility requirement for the owners and operators of vessels. They establish a fee system to be paid by vessel owners or operators and collected by off-loading facility owners or operators and remitted to the department.

Amendment 1 to the Transportation of Solid and Medical Wastes on State Waters was published in the Virginia Register on June 26, 2006.  Immediate Final Rule (IFR) 2006 to the Transportation of Solid and Medical Wastes on State Waters Regulations became effective on July 26, 2006.

Regulations (PDF)