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2023 SESSION
SB 1501 Environmental Quality, Department of; civil penalties, written notice of violation of regulations.
Introduced by: Richard H. Stuart | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Department of Environmental Quality regulations; civil penalties; written notice of violation. Requires the Department of Environmental Quality, prior to assessing any civil penalty against any person for an alleged violation of a regulation adopted by the State Air Pollution Control Board, the Virginia Waste Management Board, or the State Water Control Board or permit issued by the Department, to inform such person in writing of the alleged violation, the potential penalties, and the actions necessary to achieve compliance and remediate the alleged violation. The Department may allow such person 30 days to take such actions and to provide any additional, relevant facts to the Department, including facts that demonstrate a good-faith attempt to achieve compliance.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Department of Environmental Quality regulations; civil penalties; written notice of violation. Requires the Department of Environmental Quality, prior to assessing any civil penalty against any person for an alleged violation of a regulation adopted by the State Air Pollution Control Board, the Virginia Waste Management Board, or the State Water Control Board, to inform such person in writing of the alleged violation, the potential penalties, and the actions necessary to achieve compliance and remediate the alleged violation. Such person shall be allowed 30 days to take such actions and to provide any additional, relevant facts to the Department, including facts that demonstrate a good-faith attempt to achieve compliance.