# Federal Register #2026-21622

EPA Approval of Virginia’s Partial Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21622

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Virginia’s partial coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program submitted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ).
- **Government entities:** EPA is the approving agency; VADEQ submitted the program.
- **Program effect:** Virginia’s approved program will operate in place of the federal CCR program for the requirements included in the approval.
- **Continuing federal requirements:** Federal CCR requirements not included in Virginia’s application will continue to apply directly.
- **Procurement status:** This is a regulatory approval, not a procurement opportunity; no products or services, OEMs, vendors, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

### Description

The Environmental Protection Agency is approving Virginia’s partial coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. EPA determined that the program submitted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality meets the standard for approval. The approved program will operate in lieu of the Federal CCR program, except for specified provisions that remain subject to Federal requirements. The action is effective November 23, 2026.

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