The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department of Environmental Quality
Mission Statement
The Department of Environmental Quality protects and enhances Virginia’s environment, and promotes the health and well being of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 50,795,452 | $ 118,038,628 | 908.00 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 125,204,608 | $ 117,987,792 | 898.00 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 256,697,223 | $ 126,184,255 | 931.00 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 67,770,523 | $ 121,869,551 | 957.00 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 67,770,523 | $ 121,869,551 | 957.00 |
2009 Addenda | $ (20,761,567) | $ 55,790,246 | (3.00) |
2009 Total | $ 47,008,956 | $ 177,659,797 | 954.00 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 67,770,523 | $ 121,869,551 | 957.00 |
2010 Addenda | $ (21,911,567) | $ 55,040,246 | (3.00) |
2010 Total | $ 45,858,956 | $ 176,909,797 | 954.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $3.1 million (GF) and $3.4 million (NGF).
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Remove one-time Water Quality Improvement Fund depositA technical adjustment to remove the one-time deposit to the Water Quality Improvement Fund. The deposit is calculated annually. For each year, a reduction of $20.0 million (GF).
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Remove one-time funding for combined sewer overflow projectsA technical adjustment to remove one-time funding for the combined sewer overflow projects in Richmond and Lynchburg. The funding provided is determined annually. For each year, a reduction of $6.1 million (GF).
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Remove one-time funding to investigate fish mortality in the Shenandoah RiverA technical adjustment to remove one-time funding. For each year, a reduction of $100,000 (NGF).
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Complete transfer of biosolids program from the Department of HealthA technical adjustment to transfer and annualize funding for the land application of biosolids program as authorized by the 2007 General Assembly. For each year, $183,026 (GF).
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Align resources to reflect agency's operating structureA technical adjustment to align funding and positions to reflect the agency's operating structure.
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Increase nongeneral fund appropriation to meet existing Water Quality Improvement Fund obligationsA technical adjustment to provide spending authority for existing Water Quality Improvement Fund balances to meet outstanding obligations. For each year, $50.0 million (NGF).
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Transfer positions for biosolids programA technical adjustment to transfer general fund positions and related nongeneral fund appropriations associated with the transfer of the biosolids program from the Department of Health, as authorized by the 2007 General Assembly. For 2009, $250,000 (NGF) and two positions. For 2010, $250,000 (NGF).
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Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. For 2009, a decrease of $2.2 million (GF) and five positions. For 2010, a decrease of $2.2 million (GF).
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Increase state match for Virginia's Water Facilities Revolving fundIncreases the state match funding for available federal grants to provide low-interest loans for local governments undertaking wastewater treatment plant upgrades. A condition of the federal grants is that the state provide one dollar for every five dollars in federal funding. For 2009, $1.2 million (GF) and $2.2 million (NGF). For 2010, $1.4 million (NGF).
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Provide funding for the City of Richmond and the City of Lynchburg's combined sewer overflow projectsProvides funding for the City of Richmond and City of Lynchburg's combined sewer overflow projects ($1.5 million for each city in each year of the biennium). For each year, $3.0 million (GF).
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Provide additional funding for Chesapeake Bay Foundation educational field studiesIncreases funding for educational field studies provided by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. For 2010, $50,000 (GF).