9VAC20-81-25. Purpose of chapter

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 Environment › Agency 20 Virginia Waste Management Board › Chapter 81 › 9VAC20-81-25

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A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and procedures pertaining to the management of solid wastes by providing the requirements for siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, closure, and postclosure care of solid waste management facilities in the Commonwealth in order to protect the public health, public safety the environment, and our natural resources.

B. This chapter provides for the prohibition of open dumping of solid waste to protect public health and safety and the environment.

C. This chapter sets forth the requirements for undertaking corrective actions at solid waste management facilities.

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