Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
Chapter Information
| Description | Establishes the procedures and requirements to be followed in connection with VPDES permits issued by the Board pursuant to the Clean Water Act and the State Water Control Law. |
| State Authority | Section (62.1-44.15 )10 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority |
Section 402 of the Clean Water Act 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122, 123, 124, 403 and 503 |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To establish consistent procedures and requirements for the issuance of permits for discharges of pollutants through point sources to surface wastes of the Commonwealth in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of such waters. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Frederick Cunningham |
| Address: |
629 East Main Street P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | frederick.cunningham@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4285 FAX: (804)698-4032 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Reporting Rule | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/26/2017. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| withdrawn | Final | Stage withdrawn on 9/30/2013 before submission to the Registrar. |
| Plasticulture Operations Regulation - Initial Adoption | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 10/6/2010 after the comment period had ended. |