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.  

Recent VEEP Recognition Events:

DEQ recently presented VEEP E3 plaques to Luck Stone Corporation facilities in recognition of their moving from the E2 to E3 levels.

Luck Stone Powhatan, December 16th

Luck Stone Spotsylvania, December 16th

Recently Crystal Bazyk from DEQ's Southwest Regional Office presented VEEP E2 plaques to officials from the Department of Corrections for Bland Correctional Center, Red Onion State Prison and Wallens Ridge State Prison.

Bland Correctional Center, December 8th

Red Onion State Prison, December 11th

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.