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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. 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.

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Richard Stuart (R)*, 

Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0718) (on 03/27/2023)

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