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Opportunities for the public to submit comments on a draft Virginia Water Protection Permits issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board, are listed below.
Opportunities for the public to submit comments on a draft Virginia Water Protection Permits issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board, are listed below.
How to Comment and/or Request a Public Hearing
DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester.
A request for public hearing must also include:
- The reason why a public hearing is requested.
- A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit.
- Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. DEQ may hold a public hearing, including another comment period, if public response is significant and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the proposed permit.
The public may request documents, information or review the draft permit and application by contacting the permit writer directly.