Enforcement - Public Notices
Consent Orders currently available for public notice:
| LOCATION | OWNER & FACILITY NAME | COPY OF CONSENT ORDER (PDF) | COPY OF NOTICE (PDF) | PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY | REGIONAL OFFICE ENFORCEMENT:ORDER CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath County, Valley Regional Office | Bath County Service Authority, Hot Springs Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant | Consent order | Public notice | February 1, 2010, to March 3, 2010 | Steven W. Hetrick |
| Roanoke County, Central Office | Fountainhead Land Company, LLC, Ballyhack Golf Club | Consent order | Public notice | January 18, 2010, to February 17, 2010 | Lee M. Crowell |
| Brookneal, Blue Ridge Regional Office | Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC, wood products manufacturing facility | Consent order | Public notice | January 24, 2010, to February 23, 2010 | Robert Steele |
| Northampton County, Tidewater Regional Office | Shore Landvest, Inc. d/b/a Sunset Beach Resort, Sunset Beach Resort hotel/restaurant complex | Consent order | Public notice | January 30, 2010, to March 3, 2010 | Paul R. Smith |
| Martinsville, Blue Ridge Regional Office | Mr. Michael Westmoreland d.b.a. West Imports Metal Recyclers, West Imports Metal Recyclers facility | Amendment to consent order | Public notice | January 13, 2010, to February 12, 2010 | Robert Steele |
Additional Resources
What is a consent order?
A consent order is a negotiated order. It is issued to an owner or other responsible party to perform specific actions that will bring the entity into compliance with the relevant law and regulations. Consent orders are developed cooperatively with the facility and entered into by mutual agreement, even though the consent order is an order to the facility to comply. DEQ regional offices are responsible for developing consent orders and generally draft them after one or more meetings with the facility. The consent order may also detail the assessment and collection of civil charges for past violations. DEQ and the Air, Water and Waste Boards issue a variety of enforcement orders to facilities to secure compliance with environmental laws or regulations. Water and Waste consent orders are available for public comment prior to the issuance of the final order.