EPA proposes changes to how Virginia manages air pollution permits
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering a request from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) to change how the state handles its air quality rules and permits.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative change that shifts permitting authority from a state board to a state agency. It also establishes formal ways for the public to weigh in on disputed air quality decisions.
Who it affects
- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ)
This is a proposed rule from the EPA; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these changes.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document