Memas Country Store Delivery Prohibition Proceeding

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has initiated a delivery prohibition proceeding against Memas Country Store (DEQ ID: 7022017) located at 1036 Hitesburg Church Rd., Virgilina, VA 24598. This action stems from unresolved compliance issues first identified during an underground storage tank inspection on December 8, 2021, and again on August 14, 2025. The formal proceeding is scheduled to take place virtually on March 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

This proceeding signifies a critical compliance issue for Memas Country Store, potentially leading to a prohibition of fuel deliveries. Regulated entities, particularly those operating underground storage tanks, should note the DEQ's enforcement actions for non-compliance. While specific penalties are not detailed in this notice, a delivery prohibition is a severe operational consequence. The proceeding date of March 30, 2026, indicates an immediate need for the facility to address the identified compliance issues.