What is the deadline to comment on the proposed enforcement action?

Comments are accepted from May 18, 2026 through June 16, 2026.

How do I submit comments to DEQ about this action?

Email Russell Deppe at russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov or mail comments to DEQ Tidewater Regional Office at 5636 Southern Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

Where can I find the description of the proposed action?

The proposal is available at the DEQ Tidewater Regional Office and online at www.deq.virginia.gov.

Public Hearing — 5636 Southern Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA

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The Virginia DEQ has proposed an enforcement action against Huntington Ingalls Incorporated for alleged violations of state water control laws in Newport News; public comments are invited from May 18, 2026 to June 16, 2026 and details are available at the Tidewater Regional Office or online.

Key Takeaways

Enforcement action proposed against Huntington Ingalls Inc.
Comments accepted May 18, 2026 through June 16, 2026
Comment to Russell Deppe by email or postal mail
Details available at DEQ Tidewater Office or DEQ website

Published: May 18, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Virginia Beach
Address: 5636 Southern Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA

Research context

4 public hearing notices in Virginia Beach (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Review the proposed action
Read the enforcement description at the DEQ Tidewater Regional Office or online at www.deq.virginia.gov before June 16, 2026.
2
Submit written comment
Send comments by email to russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov or by mail to DEQ Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 by June 16, 2026.
3
Contact DEQ for questions
Call or email the Tidewater Regional Office to request clarification or more information before the June 16, 2026 comment deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to comment on the proposed enforcement action?: Comments are accepted from May 18, 2026 through June 16, 2026.
How do I submit comments to DEQ about this action?: Email Russell Deppe at russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov or mail comments to DEQ Tidewater Regional Office at 5636 Southern Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Where can I find the description of the proposed action?: The proposal is available at the DEQ Tidewater Regional Office and online at www.deq.virginia.gov.

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Legal terms in this notice

enforcement action: A government step to require compliance or impose penalties for law or regulation violations.
State Water Control Law: Virginia law regulating discharges to state waters and protecting water quality.

Full Notice Text

Proposed Enforcement Action for Huntington Ingalls Incorporated
An enforcement action has been proposed for Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, for violations of the State Water Control Law and Regulations in Newport News, Virginia. A description of the proposed action is available at the DEQ office named below, or online at www.deq.virginia.gov. Mr. Russell Deppe will accept comments by email (russell.deppe@deq.virginia.gov), or postal mail (DEQ Tidewater Regional Office, 5636 Southern Blvd, Va Beach, VA 23462) from May 18, 2026, through June 16, 2026.
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