10.1-1425.19 - Inspections and enforcement actions by the Department. - Virginia Statutes

§ 10.1-1425.19. Inspections and enforcement actions by the Department.

A. The Department shall seek to ensure, where appropriate, that anyinspections conducted pursuant to Chapters 13 (§ 10.1-1300 et seq.) and 14 (§10.1-1400 et seq.) of this title and Chapter 3.1 (§ 62.1-44.2 et seq.) ofTitle 62.1 (i) are multimedia in approach; (ii) are performed by teams ofinspectors authorized to represent the air, water and solid waste programswithin the Department; and (iii) minimize duplication of inspections,reporting requirements, and enforcement efforts.

B. The Department may allow any person found to be violating any law orstandard for which the Department has enforcement jurisdiction to develop aplan to reduce the use or generation of toxic or hazardous substances throughpollution prevention incentives or initiatives and, to the maximum extentpossible, implement the plan as part of coming into compliance with theviolated law or standard. This shall in no way affect the Commonwealth'sability and responsibility to seek penalties in enforcement activities.

(1994, c. 169.)