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secretariat Natural and Historic Resources
board Air Pollution Control Board

Latest Review Activity Next Review
VAC Chapter Title Review via Standard Rulemaking Periodic Review Feature Agency's Scheduled Due Date
9 VAC 5-5 Public Participation Guidelines 12/22/2021 12/22/2025
9 VAC 5-10 General Definitions 9/6/2023 9/3/2027
9 VAC 5-20 General Provisions 10/1/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 5-30 Ambient Air Quality Standards 10/16/2020 10/16/2024
9 VAC 5-40 Existing Stationary Sources 7/29/2022 7/29/2026
9 VAC 5-45 Consumer and Commercial Products Regulation 7/29/2022 7/29/2026
9 VAC 5-50 New and Modified Stationary Sources 9/8/2022 9/8/2026
9 VAC 5-60 Hazardous Air Pollutant Sources 11/5/2021 11/5/2025
9 VAC 5-70 Air Pollution Episode Prevention 9/7/2022 9/7/2026
9 VAC 5-80 Permits for Stationary Sources 9/18/2020 9/18/2024
9 VAC 5-85 Permits for Stationary Sources of Pollutants Subject to Regulation 10/6/2020 10/6/2024
9 VAC 5-91 Regulations for the Control of Motor Vehicle Emissions in the Northern Virginia Area 10/18/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 5-95 Regulation For Low Emissions And Zero Emissions Vehicle Standards
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
< 4 
9 VAC 5-130 Regulation for Open Burning 12/9/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 5-140 Regulation for Emissions Trading 11/12/2021 11/12/2025
9 VAC 5-145 Regulations for Control of Greenhouse Gases
< 4 
6/1/2025
9 VAC 5-151 Regulation for Transportation Conformity
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
12/4/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 5-160 Regulation for General Conformity 7/1/2020 7/1/2024
9 VAC 5-170 Regulation for General Administration 7/30/2020 7/30/2024
9 VAC 5-190 Variance for Merck Stonewall Plant
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
2/28/2020 2/28/2024
9 VAC 5-210 Regulation for Dispute Resolution 11/25/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 5-220 Variance for Rocket Motor Test Operations at Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. Orange County Facility
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
11/7/2022 11/7/2026
9 VAC 5-230 International Paper Variance (Rev. DV) 9/18/2020 9/18/2024
9 VAC 5-280 reserved
9 VAC 5-510 General Permit for Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
10/9/2020 10/8/2024
9 VAC 5-520 Biomass Energy Generator General Permit for a Pilot Test Facility
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
3/1/2023 3/1/2027
9 VAC 5-530 Electric Generator Voluntary Demand Response General Permit
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
3/1/2023 3/1/2027
9 VAC 5-540 Emergency Energy Generator General Permit
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
3/1/2023 3/1/2027
board Department of Environmental Quality

Latest Review Activity Next Review
VAC Chapter Title Review via Standard Rulemaking Periodic Review Feature Agency's Scheduled Due Date
9 VAC 15-11 Public Participation Guidelines 12/22/2021 12/22/2025
9 VAC 15-20 Guidelines for the Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments for Oil or Gas Well Drilling Operations in Tidewater Virginia 7/22/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 15-30 Regulations for the Certification of Recycling Machinery and Equipment for Local Tax Exemption Purposes (formerly 9 VAC 20-140) 1/3/2022 1/3/2026
9 VAC 15-40 Small Renewable Wind Energy Projects Permit by Rule 10/11/2023 11/11/2023
9 VAC 15-60 Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation 10/9/2023 9/15/2023
9 VAC 15-70 Small Renewable Energy Projects (Combustion) Permit by Rule Regulation 9/4/2023 9/4/2027
9 VAC 15-90 Uniform Environmental Covenants Act Regulation
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
10/27/2021 10/27/2025
9 VAC 15-100 Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule
< 4 
board Virginia Waste Management Board

Latest Review Activity Next Review
VAC Chapter Title Review via Standard Rulemaking Periodic Review Feature Agency's Scheduled Due Date
9 VAC 20-11 Public Participation Guidelines 12/22/2021 12/22/2025
9 VAC 20-15 Regulation for Dispute Resolution 11/25/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 20-20 Schedule of Fees for Hazardous Waste Facility Site Certification 7/21/2020 7/21/2024
9 VAC 20-30 Technical Assistance Fund Administrative Procedures 7/21/2020 7/21/2024
9 VAC 20-40 Administrative Procedures for Hazardous Waste Facility Site Certification 7/21/2020 7/21/2024
9 VAC 20-50 Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Criteria 7/21/2020 7/21/2024
9 VAC 20-60 Hazardous Waste Regulations 7/6/2023 7/6/2027
9 VAC 20-70 Financial Assurance Regulations for Solid Waste Disposal, Transfer and Treatment Facilities 7/29/2022 7/29/2026
9 VAC 20-81 Solid Waste Management Regulations 8/19/2019
9 VAC 20-85 Coal Combustion By-Product Regulations 11/21/2019
9 VAC 20-90 Solid Waste Management Permit Action Fees and Annual Fees 2/21/2023 2/21/2027
9 VAC 20-110 Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials 3/20/2023 3/20/2027
9 VAC 20-121 Regulated Medical Waste Management Regulations
< 4 
9 VAC 20-130 Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Regulations 10/17/2023 10/17/2027
9 VAC 20-140 Regulations for the Certification of Recycling Machinery and Equipment for Tax Exemption Purposes (GO TO 9 VAC 15-30 FOR FINAL EFFECTIVE REGULATIONS)
9 VAC 20-150 Waste Tire End User Reimbursement Regulation
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
7/21/2020
9 VAC 20-160 Voluntary Remediation Regulations 1/31/2022 6/11/2018 3/12/2022
9 VAC 20-170 Transportation of Solid and Medical Wastes on State Waters 12/13/2022 12/13/2026
9 VAC 20-190 Litter Receptacle Regulations 11/10/2020 11/10/2024
board State Water Control Board

Latest Review Activity Next Review
VAC Chapter Title Review via Standard Rulemaking Periodic Review Feature Agency's Scheduled Due Date
9 VAC 25-11 Public Participation Guidelines 12/22/2021 12/22/2025
9 VAC 25-15 Regulation for Dispute Resolution 11/25/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 25-20 Fees for Permits and Certificates 7/29/2019 10/15/2024
9 VAC 25-31 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation 9/10/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 25-32 Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation 10/6/2020 10/6/2024
9 VAC 25-40 Regulation for Nutrient Enriched Waters and Dischargers within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed 12/22/2021 12/22/2025
9 VAC 25-71 Regulations Governing the Discharge of Sewage and Other Wastes from Boats 7/29/2022 7/29/2026
9 VAC 25-91 Facility and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Regulation 8/21/2023 8/21/2027
9 VAC 25-101 Tank Vessel Oil Discharge Contingency Plan and Financial Responsibility Regulation 8/21/2023 8/21/2027
9 VAC 25-110 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
8/2/2021
4/8/2024
8/2/2025
9 VAC 25-115 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Seafood Processing Facilities
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
7/24/2021
4/8/2024
7/24/2025
9 VAC 25-120 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges From Groundwater Remediation of Contaminated Sites, Dewatering Activities of Contaminated Sites, and Hydrostatic Tests
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
2/26/2018 10/5/2020 3/1/2027
9 VAC 25-151 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
7/1/2019 10/20/2021
9 VAC 25-190 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
7/1/2019 10/13/2021
9 VAC 25-192 Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Regulation and General Permit for Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Management
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
3/9/2020 3/9/2024
9 VAC 25-193 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Concrete Products Facilities
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
1/1/2019 3/4/2021 3/4/2025
9 VAC 25-194 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Vehicle Wash Facilities and Laundry Facilities
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
10/16/2017 7/2/2020 1/1/2027
9 VAC 25-196 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Non-Contact Cooling Water Discharges of 50,000 Gallons Per Day or Less
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
3/2/2018 8/10/2020 4/1/2027
9 VAC 25-200 Water Withdrawal Reporting 7/29/2022 7/29/2026
9 VAC 25-210 Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation 12/18/2020 12/18/2024
9 VAC 25-215 Reserved
9 VAC 25-220 Surface Water Management Area Regulation 11/7/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 25-230 Procedural Rule No. 1 - Public and Formal Hearing Procedures 10/1/2019
9 VAC 25-260 Water Quality Standards 7/4/2176 4/18/2027
9 VAC 25-280 Ground Water Standards 9/27/2022 9/27/2026
9 VAC 25-370 Policy for the Protection of Water Quality in Virginia's Shellfish Growing Waters 10/29/2021 10/29/2025
9 VAC 25-380 Wetlands Policy 12/4/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 25-390 Water Resources Policy 10/11/2019 3/4/2024
9 VAC 25-401 Sewage Treatment in the Dulles Area Watershed 9/10/2019 3/4/2024
9 VAC 25-410 Occoquan Policy 12/11/2019 9/2/2024
9 VAC 25-415 Policy for the Potomac River Embayments 10/7/2020 4/14/2025
9 VAC 25-580 Underground Storage Tanks: Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements 9/21/2023 9/21/2027
9 VAC 25-590 Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Financial Responsibility Requirements 9/21/2023 9/21/2027
9 VAC 25-600 Designated Ground Water Management Areas 2/22/2023 2/22/2027
9 VAC 25-610 Ground Water Withdrawal Regulations 4/10/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 25-630 Virginia Pollution Abatement Regulation and General Permit for Poultry Waste Management
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
2/17/2021 2/17/2025
9 VAC 25-640 Aboveground Storage Tank and Pipeline Facility Financial Responsibility Requirements 11/1/2008 11/30/2021 11/30/2025
9 VAC 25-650 Closure Plans and Demonstration of Financial Capability 3/21/2019 12/29/2023
9 VAC 25-660 Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts Less Than One-Half Acre
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
12/18/2020 12/18/2024
9 VAC 25-670 Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the State Corporation Commission and Other Utility Line Activities
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
12/18/2020 12/18/2024
9 VAC 25-680 Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Linear Transportation Projects
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
12/18/2020 12/18/2024
9 VAC 25-690 Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
12/18/2020 12/18/2024
9 VAC 25-700 Reserved
9 VAC 25-710 Reserved
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
9 VAC 25-720 Water Quality Management Planning Regulation 12/21/2022 12/21/2026
9 VAC 25-740 Water Reclamation and Reuse Regulation 9/30/2022 9/30/2026
9 VAC 25-770 Financial Responsibility Requirements for Mitigation Associated with Tidal Dredging Projects 10/29/2021 10/29/2025
9 VAC 25-780 Local and Regional Water Supply Planning 7/31/2023 7/31/2027
9 VAC 25-790 Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations 8/4/2021
9 VAC 25-800 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges Resulting from the Application of Pesticides to Surface Waters
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
3/1/2019 8/19/2021 3/1/2028
9 VAC 25-820 General Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Watershed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Virginia
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
2/8/2017 11/3/2023 11/3/2027
9 VAC 25-830 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Designation and Management Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-90) 8/15/2021
9 VAC 25-840 Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-30) 2/28/2019
9 VAC 25-850 Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Certification Requirements (formerly 4VAC50-50) 7/15/2021
9 VAC 25-860 Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Potable Water Treatment Plants
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
7/1/2018 10/6/2020 10/6/2024
9 VAC 25-870 Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulation (formerly 4VAC50-60) 7/1/2024 2/28/2019
9 VAC 25-880 General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (formerly Part XIV, 4VAC50-60) 7/1/2019 12/29/2021 12/29/2025
9 VAC 25-890 General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (formerly Part XV, 4VAC50-60)
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
11/1/2018 9/30/2021
9 VAC 25-900 Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)
< 4 
9/1/2024
9 VAC 25-910 General Permit for Use of Surficial Aquifer on the Eastern Shore
< 4 
12/21/2026
9 VAC 25-920 General Permit for Use of the Surficial Aquifer in a Groundwater Management Area
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
< 4 
11/9/2026