RD248 - Annual Report on the Pollution Prevention Activities


Executive Summary:
During 2005, legislation was adopted that codified the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP). The VEEP encourages the development and implementation of environmental management systems and environmental innovation. VEEP participants are eligible for incentives such as reduced fees and the ability to request approval to use alternate compliance methods.

DEQ's Pollution Prevention program also launched several new programs aimed at reducing the potential for mercury emissions and contamination in Virginia's environment, including auto switch removal in auto salvage operations, fluorescent bulb recycling at commercial properties and implementation of best management practices in dental offices.

In 2006, DEQ's Pollution Prevention Program will continue to provide businesses and citizens in the Commonwealth with information on pollution prevention through its programs and initiatives, Additional information about pollution prevention activities and programs is available from the DEQ's Pollution Prevention website at: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/p2/.