9VAC15-70-20. Authority and applicability

A. This chapter is issued under authority of Article 5 (§ 10.1-1197.5 et seq.) of Chapter 11.1 of Title 10.1 of the Code of Virginia. The chapter contains requirements for combustion energy projects that are designed for, or capable of, operation at a rated capacity equal to or less than 20 megawatts. B. The department has determined that a permit by rule is required for combustion energy projects with a rated capacity greater than five megawatts, provided that the projects do not otherwise meet the criteria for Part III ( 9VAC15-70-130 et seq.) of this chapter; and this regulation contains the permit by rule provisions for these projects in Part II ( 9VAC15-70-30 et seq.) of this chapter. C. The department has determined that different provisions should apply to projects that meet the criteria as set forth in Part III ( 9VAC15-70-130 ) of this chapter, and this regulation contains the requirements, if any, for these projects in Part III ( 9VAC15-70-130 ) of this chapter. Projects that meet the criteria for Part III of this chapter are deemed to be covered by the permit by rule.