A Guide to the Correspondence and subject files of the Director of the Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality, 1994-2011 Director of the Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality, Correspondence and subject files 37424, 41166, 42221, 43155, 43715, 45555, 52152

A Guide to the Correspondence and subject files of the Director of the Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality, 1994-2011

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 37424, 41166, 42221, 43155, 43715, 45555, 52152


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Accession Number
37424, 41166, 42221, 43155, 43715, 45555, 52152
Title
Correspondence and subject files of the Director of the Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality, 1994-2011
Extent
25 cu. ft. (26 boxes)
Creator
Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality. Office of the Director.
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Correspondence and subject files of the Director of the Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality, [cite specific date and accession used]. State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.

Acquisition Information

Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Director, 629 East Main Street., Richmond, VA 23240. Accession 37424 transferred 21 June 2000; Accession 41166 transferred 5 May 2004; Accession 42221 transferred 27 September 2005; Accession 43155 transferred 2 April 2007; Accession 43715 transferred 18 April 2008; Accession 45555 transferred 10 June 2011; Accession 52152 transferred 15 November 2017.

Processing Information

This collection has been processed using minimal processing standards: the original arrangement has been maintained, the container list is brief and simple, and the records have not been refoldered and fasteners have not been removed. Material found loose in the boxes was foldered and given a title determined by the archivist. In cases where folder titles were inaccurate, the titles have been corrected to more adequately describe the material.

Biographical Information

The Dept. of Environmental Quality was created by an act of the General Assembly (effective April 1, 1993) by consolidating the programs, functions, staff, facilities, assets, and obligations of the State Water Control Board, the Dept. of Air Pollution Control (State Air Pollution Control Board), the Dept. of Waste Management (Virginia Waste Management Board), and the Council on the Environment. The director of the department is appointed by the Governor. Directors include: Richard N. Burton (1993-1994); Peter W. Schmidt (1994-1996); Thomas L. Hopkins (1996-1998); Dennis H. Treacy (1998-2001); David A. Johnson (2002); Robert G. Burnley (2002-2006); and David K. Paylor (2006-present).

It is the policy of the Dept. of Environmental Quality to protect the environment of Virginia in order to promote the health and well-being of the Commonwealth's citizens by assisting in the effective implementation of state policies aimed at conserving the Commonwealth's natural resources and protecting its atmosphere, land and waters from pollution; coordinating permit review and issuance of procedures to protect all aspects of the environment; establishing and implementing a pollution prevention program to reduce the impact of pollutants; establishing procedures for and undertaking long-range environmental program planning and policy analysis; conducting comprehensive evaluations of the Commonwealth's environmental protection programs; providing for public education programs; developing uniform administrative systems to ensure coherent environmental policies; coordinating with federal agencies on environmental issues, such as environmental impact statements; promoting environmental quality through public hearings, permitting, inspection, monitoring and enforcement to enhance, preserve and protect Virginia's natural, scenic and historic environment; and advising the Governor and the General Assembly on matters relating to environmental quality.

Scope and Content

Records, 1994-2011, consisting of the correspondence and subject files of the Director of the Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality. These records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, weekly reports, speeches, meeting records and reference materials that document the planning, establishment, direction and implementation of agency programs, policies and procedures.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:

Series I: Correspondence and subject files, 1994-1996 [Accession 37424]; Series II: Correspondence and subject files, 1998-2001 [Accession 41166]; Series III: Correspondence and subject files, 1998-2002 [Accession 42221]; Series IV: Correspondence and subject files, 1995-2004 [Accession 43155]; Series V: Correspondence and subject files, 2002-2006 [Accession 43715]; Series VI: Correspondence and subject files, 2000-2005 [Accession 45555]; Series VII: Correspondence and subject files, 2006-2011 [Accession 52152]

Contents List

Series I: Correspondence and subject files [Accession 37424] , 1994-1996 .
Boxes 1-7
Extent: 7 cu. ft. (7 boxes).
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Series II: Correspondence and subject files [Accession 41166] , 1998-2001 .
Boxes 1
Extent: .45 cu. ft. (1 box).
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Series III: Correspondence and subject files [Accession 42221] , 1998-2002 .
Boxes 1-11
Extent: 11 cu. ft. (11 boxes).
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Series IV: Correspondence and subject files [Accession 43155] , 1995-2004 .
Boxes 1-2
Extent: 2 cu. ft. (2 box).
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Series V: Correspondence and subject files [Accession 43715] , 2002-2006 .
Boxes 1
Extent: 1 cu. ft. (1 box).
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Series VI: Correspondence and subject files, [Accession 45555] , 2000-2005 .
Boxes 1
Extent: .45 cu. ft. (1 box).
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Series VI: Correspondence and subject files, [Accession 52152] , 2006-2011 .
Boxes 1
Extent: 3 cu. ft. (3 boxes).
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