10.1-1197.7 - Review and authorization of projects. - Virginia Statutes

§ 10.1-1197.7. Review and authorization of projects.

A. Upon submission of a complete application, the Department, afterconsultation with other agencies in the Secretariat of Natural Resourcesbefore authorizing the project, shall conduct an assessment of whether theapplication meets the requirements of the applicable permit by ruleregulations. If the Department determines that the application is deficient,it promptly shall notify the applicant in writing and specify thedeficiencies.

B. Any interested party, including an applicant for a permit, who hasparticipated in a proceeding for a permit to construct or operate a smallrenewable energy project under procedures adopted by the Department pursuantto this section, and who is aggrieved by the final decision of theDepartment, shall have the remedies provided by the Administrative ProcessAct (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).

(2009, cc. 808, 854.)