Purpose of Notice: To seek public comment and announce a public hearing on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Waynesboro, Virginia.

Public Comment Period: June 18, 2026 to July 23, 2026.

Public Hearing: 1200 West Main Street, Waynesboro High School Auditorium, in Waynesboro, Virginia on July 23, 2026 starting at 6:30 PM. The hearing will last until the last oral comment has been presented or at 9:00 PM, whichever is earliest. 

Information Briefing: Same date and location from 6:00 PM to 6:15 PM. 

Permit Name: State Operating Permit issued by DEQ

Applicant Name and Address: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, 2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042

Project Description: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation has applied for a new State Operating Permit for an advanced electronics assembly and testing facility located at 1001 Shenandoah Village Drive in Waynesboro, Virginia. The permit would limit hazardous air pollutants to below major source levels.

How to Comment: DEQ accepts written comments by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. Written comments must be received by DEQ during the comment period and include the names, mailing addresses or email addresses of the commenter and of all persons represented by the commenter. DEQ also accepts written and oral comments at public hearings.  

Contact for Public Comments, Document Requests and Additional Information: Debbie Medlin, Valley Regional Office, 4411 Early Road, Rockingham, VA 22801; Phone: 540-217-7071; E-mail: debbie.medlin@deq.virginia.gov. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above. The draft permit and draft engineering analysis can be viewed by clicking the document links below: 

81917 Draft Permit

81917 Draft Engineering Analysis