Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Agency overview
Formed1993 (1993)
HeadquartersRichmond, Virginia
Motto"To protect and improve the environment for the well-being of all Virginians."
Employees800
Agency executive
  • Mike Rolband, Director
Websitedeq.virginia.gov

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is a state environmental agency that is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, and renewable energy and land protection in the U.S. state of Virginia.[1][2]

Activities

The agency was established in 1993 and provides assistance for air and water quality improvements, coastal zone management, and the remediation of contaminated water and land. The agency issues permits, conducts inspections and monitoring, and enforces regulations and permits.[3][4][5] The agency currently has around 800 employees across seven offices in Virginia.[3][6]

References

  1. ^ "EPA in Virginia". www.epa.gov. 2014-09-02. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  2. ^ "Virginia Department of Environmental Quality". Virginia Land Conservation Assistance Network. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  3. ^ a b "Department of Environmental Quality". Virginia.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  4. ^ Review of the Department of Environmental Quality: Report of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to the Governor and the General Assembly of Virginia. Commonwealth of Virginia. 1997.
  5. ^ "Virginia Department of Conservation and Economic Development | ArchivesSpace Public Interface". aspace.lib.vt.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  6. ^ "Virginia Department of Environmental Quality | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service". www.fws.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
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