The Virginia Environmental Excellence Program encourages superior performance through environmental management systems and pollution prevention.VEEP was established to encourage superior environmental performance through the development and implementation of environmental management systems and pollution prevention efforts. VEEP drives environmental excellence by encouraging facilities within the Commonwealth that have strong environmental records to go above and beyond their legal requirements. VEEP members earn recognition and are potentially eligible to utilize specific regulatory and administrative flexibilities.
VEEP News
VCU Energy & Sustainability Conference, April 30 - May 2
DEQ 2011 P2 Report
EPA Launches Green Products Web Portal
E4 Criteria Refined
Newest MembersHanover County Transfer Station and Composting Center (E2 Renewal)
Chesterfield County General Services Fleet Management (E4)
Covanta Fairfax (E4 Renewal)
University of Virginia Parking and Transportation (E3)
Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Transfer Station and Recycling Facility (E3)
Waste Management of Virginia - Charles City County Landfill (E3)
Waste Management of Virginia - Bethel Landfill (E3)
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Recent VEEP Recognition Events:
On January 31, Covanta Fairfax was recognized with a ceremony for its recent E4 renewal. Pictured below are Joe Herrmann, Tom Faha (DEQ), Scott Drew, Mike Berlin, Michael Blackelder, and Rick Weeks (DEQ).
On September 20th, US Garrison and Fort Lee was honored for its recent acceptance at the E4 level, the third federal faciliy and the first Army installation to be so recognized. Ft. Lee was represented by Col. Rodney D. Edge, Commander, and Melissa Magowan, who serves as the Deputy to the Garrison Commander. DEQ Chief Deputy Rick Weeks and Piedmont Regional Office Director Michael Murphy participated in the ceremony.
On September 13th, ten Spotsylvania County Utilities facilities were recognized for achieving E3 status at a ceremony during the County Board of Supervisors Meeting. Pictured below from left to right are Hap Connors (BOS Chancellor), Gary Jackson (BOS Salem), Ed Petrovitch (Director, Utilities/Public Works), Emmitt Marshall (BOS Berkeley), Tom Faha (Director DEQ NRO), Benjamin Pitts (BOS Battlefield), Mark van Devender (EMS Coordinator), Thomas Waddy (BOS Livingston), Jerry Logan (BOS Courtland), and Gary Skinner (BOS Lee Hill).
On June 6th, the DuPont Spruance Plant in Richmond was recognized for renewing its E4 participation. Pictured below are the site's environmental team, including Site Manager Joe Internicola (left), and Joe Loschavo (holding plaque), joined by DEQ Chief Deputy Rick Weeks (holding flag).
In 2005, the Virginia General Assembly adopted legislation specifically authorizing the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program.
In July 2000, DEQ signed a Memorandum of Agreement with EPA Region III which outlines the agencies' commitment toward regulatory innovation and the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program. The MOA identifies the processes and procedures that will be used to review VEEP applications as well as requests by VEEP E3 and E4 participants for regulatory flexibility.
On May 24th, Mike Murphy, Director of DEQ's Piedmont Regional Office, presented plaques to three Henrico County divisions. Pictured below receiving plaques below (left to right) are Steve Yob, Springfield Road Landfill (E2 since 2002), Allan Eddleton, Central Automotive Maintenance (E3), and John Cejka, Traffic Engineering (E3).
Staff of TechnoTraining, Inc., of Virginia Beach, was presented with their E2 plaque on April 27, 2011. From left to right are Vicktoria Mudd, Rich Drehoff, Kathy Hyyppa, John Lipscomb, John Nogosek and DEQ's Sharon Baxter.
Forty-six Virginia National Guard facilities throughout the Commonwealth were recognized at a ceremony in Sandston on February 23rd for their recent E3 acceptances. Pictured below are the VAANG's Pam Coleman, Gary Williamson and Major General Daniel E. Long, Jr., joined by DEQ's Chief Deputy Rick Weeks.
Hanover County Transfer Station and Composting Center (E2 Renewal)
Hanover County Solid Waste Convenience Center (6 sites) (E2 Renewal)