# 9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-70: 9VAC20-81-70. Public participation and information

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## Section

- **Citation:** 9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-70
- **Heading:** 9VAC20-81-70. Public participation and information
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 9 Environment / Agency 20 Virginia Waste Management Board / Chapter 81 / 9VAC20-81-70

## Text

A. All permits for solid waste management facilities will be subject to public participation, as specified in Part V ( 9VAC20-81-400 et seq.) of this chapter.
B. Modifications to solid waste management facility permits shall be subject to public participation in accordance with Part V ( 9VAC20-81-400 et seq.) of this chapter.
C. Dockets of all permitting actions, enforcement actions, and administrative actions relative to this chapter shall be available to the public for review, consistent with the Commonwealth of Virginia Administrative Process Act, Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and the provisions of this chapter.
D. Public participation in the compliance evaluation and enforcement programs is encouraged. The department will:
1. Investigate all citizen complaints and provide written responses to all signed, written complaints from citizens, concerning matters within the board's purview;
2. Not oppose intervention by any citizen in a suit brought before a court by the department as a result of the enforcement action; and
3. Provide notice on the department's Internet website; and provide at least 30 days of public comment on proposed settlements of civil enforcement actions except where the settlement requires some immediate action. Where a public comment period is not held prior to the settlement of an enforcement action, public notice will still be provided following the settlement.

## Nearby sections

- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-10 9VAC20-81-10. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_10.md)
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- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-25 9VAC20-81-25. Purpose of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_25.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-30 9VAC20-81-30. Administration of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_30.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-35 9VAC20-81-35. Applicability of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_35.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-40 9VAC20-81-40. Prohibitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_40.md)
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- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-50 9VAC20-81-50. Enforcement and appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_50.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-60 9VAC20-81-60. Ten year permit review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_60.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-70 9VAC20-81-70. Public participation and information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_70.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-80 9VAC20-81-80. Solid waste information and assessment program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_80.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-90 9VAC20-81-90. Relationship with other regulations promulgated by the Virginia Waste Management Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_90.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-95 9VAC20-81-95. Identification of solid waste](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_95.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 20-81-97 9VAC20-81-97. Beneficial use demonstrations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_20_81_97.md)

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