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Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Alternative Onsite Sewage Systems [12 VAC 5 ‑ 613]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations implementing 2009 law (Acts of Assembly, ch. 220) by setting performance and horizontal setback requirements for onsite sewage systems, in protection of public health.
State Authority Sec. 32.1-163.6 , as amended by Acts of Assembly, ch. 220 (2009 ) .
Federal Authority n/a
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To implement the law and provide the most reasonable and effective means of regulating onsite sewage systems so that public health and the environment are protected in Virginia.
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Lance Gregory  / Director, Div'n of Onsite Sewage, Water Svcs . . .
Address: 109 Governor St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: lance.gregory@vdh.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)864-7491    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Performance Requirements for Repairs and Voluntary Upgrades of Systems with Direct Dispersal Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/17/2017.
Action to Adopt Regulations for Alternative Onsite Sewage Systems Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/07/2011.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 04/14/2022 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
3/19/2024 Agency Completed Amend
12/29/2015 Agency Completed Amend