1. A. The department may enforce the provisions of this chapter and any permits by rule authorized under this chapter in accordance with §§ 10.1-1197.9, 10.1-1197.10, and 10.1-1197.11 of the Code of Virginia. In so doing, the department may:

   1. 1. Issue directives in accordance with the law;
   2. 2. Issue special orders in accordance with the law;
   3. 3. Issue emergency special orders in accordance with the law;
   4. 4. Seek injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate remedy as authorized by the law;
   5. 5. Seek civil penalties under the law; or
   6. 6. Seek remedies under the law, or under other laws including the common law.

2. B. Pursuant to the Virginia Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia), the department may terminate the permit by rule whenever the department finds that the applicant has:

   1. 1. Knowingly or willfully misrepresented or failed to disclose a material fact in any report or certification required under this chapter;
   2. 2. Failed to comply with the conditions or commitments stated within the permit by rule application; or
   3. 3. Violated the project's mitigation plan.

Statutory Authority

§ 10.1-1197.6 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 21, eff. July 18, 2012; amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 20, eff. June 18, 2025.