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Showing: 126 actions/stages currently being created, amended, or repealed for all agencies and boards. Where the stage type is Proposed,Final
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Board Board of Accountancy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board of Accountancy Regulations
[18 VAC 5 ‑ 22]
Action: Amendments to Firm Requirements and Principal Place of Business
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/26/26 
Board Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Tree and Crop Pests Law - Box Tree Moth Quarantine
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 332]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Promulgate Regulations Governing the Movement of Box Tree Moth
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Seed Law
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 390]
Action: Amendments to Establish a Minimum Germination Rate for Cotton Seed
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/16/24 
Regulations for Tradespersons Installing Invasive Plant Species
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 455]
Action: Promulgate regulations governing the installation of invasive plant species by tradespersons in Virginia
Stage: Final - Stage withdrawn on 12/29/2025
Regulations Governing the Manufacturing and Sale of Products that Contain Industrial Hemp Extracts Intended for Human Consumption
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 595]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendments to update the regulation, including those to reflect the 2023 legislation pertaining to edible hemp products
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board Air Pollution Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Existing Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Adopt New Regulation to Incorporate Federal Emissions Guidelines for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities (Rev. B24)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
New and Modified Stationary Sources
[9 VAC 5 ‑ 50]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23)
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations
[18 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/9/26 
Board Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
[18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Auctioneers Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board
[18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
Action: Fee Adjustment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/26/24 
Board Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action: Cosmetology Compact Amendment
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Tattooing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Tattooing Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Body-Piercing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/9/26 
Board State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Certified Recovery Residences
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 260]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Mandatory conditional certification of recovery residences
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Board Cemetery Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Common Interest Community Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 50]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
[18 VAC 48 ‑ 60]
Action: General Review of Common Interest Community Association Registration Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Board for Contractors
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Board for Contractors Regulations
[18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Action: Change in Examination Fee Provisions
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/9/26 
Board Board of Counseling
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Implementation of the Counseling Compact
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action: Requirement for supervisors to submit evaluations and confirm resident hours within a set timeframe
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulations Governing the Practice of Art Therapy
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 90]
Action: New chapter for licensure
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board Department of Criminal Justice Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law-Enforcement Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 20]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Law Enforcement Officers
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Jailors or Custodial Officers, Courthouse and Courtroom Security Officers and Process Service Officers
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 50]
Action: Amendments to Jailor/Court Security/Civil Process Training Standards
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Rules Relating to Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 65]
Action: New Regulation to Establish Professional Standards of Conduct and Procedures for Decertification
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/29/25 
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action: Comprehensive Review of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections
Stage: Final - Register Date: 9/22/25 
Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Businesses
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 172]
Action: Amendments to Schedule of Fees
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulations Relating to Special Conservator of the Peace
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 230]
Action: Comprehensive Review and Update of the Training Standards Relating to Special Conservators of the Peace
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Rules Relating to the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
[6 VAC 20 ‑ 300]
Action: New Regulation for the Waiver Process for Law Enforcement Agencies to Use Certain Military Property
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Dentistry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training requirements for botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action: Training and supervision of digital scan technicians
Stage: Final - Approved by Governor
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Elimination of direct pulp capping as a delegable task for a Dental Assistant II
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 8/11/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants
[18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action: Training in infection control
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Board State Board of Education
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action: Establish an Add-on Endorsement in the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Teach Economics and Personal Finance
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/12/26 
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/13/21 
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
Action: Establish Dual Language and Economics and Personal Finance Endorsements in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/12/26 
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities and Educational Programs Offered in Group Homes and Residential Facilities in the Commonwealth
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 671]
Action: Regulatory Action to Align with Item 130.H of Chapter 2 of the Acts of the Assembly 2022 Special Session I
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 770]
Action: Repeal of Standards for the Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems
Stage: Final - At DPB
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 781]
Action: Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/1/25 
General Procedures for Licensure and Background Checks
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 821]
Action: Adopt New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Small Renewable Wind Energy Projects Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action: Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Department of Environmental Quality Permit by Rule Regulations
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/9/26 
Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule
[9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action: 2019 Amendments Solar PBR
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 3/15/21 
Board Fair Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Fair Housing Certification Regulations
[18 VAC 62 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Fair Housing Certification Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Board Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
[18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
Action: 2023 Regulatory Reduction
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Board State Board of Health
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations for the Immunization of School Children
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 1223 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 125]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 219]
Action: Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapter 304 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 9/8/25 
Home Care Organization Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 381]
Action: Amend the Regulation after Enactment of Chapter 470 (2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I)
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Certification of Community Health Workers
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 402]
Action: Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations for Summer Camps
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 440]
Action: Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the State Dental Scholarship Program
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 520]
Action: Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Waterworks Operation Fee
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 600]
Action: Amend and Update the Waterworks Operation Fee Regulations
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 11/17/25 
Opticians Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Opticians Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Virginia Housing Development Authority
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for Allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
[13 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2025 QAP Regulation Changes
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/7/24 
Board Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 30]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs
Stage: Proposed - Approved by Governor
Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 41]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 71]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 101]
Action: Amend Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers to Add Provisions Pertaining to Community Placement Programs
Stage: Proposed - At Governor's Office
Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 170]
Action: Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing Juvenile Data Requests and Research Involving Human Subjects
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 11/3/25 
Regulations Governing Mental Health Services Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles.
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 180]
Action: Amend Regulations Governing Mental Health Service Transition Plans for Incarcerated Juveniles
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing Youth Detained Pursuant to Federal Contracts
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 200]
Action: Establish new regulations applicable to programs detaining youth pursuant to federal contracts
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Commission On Local Government
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Organization and Regulations of Procedure
[1 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments to accomplish regulatory reduction goals
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Manufactured Housing Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations
[13 VAC 6 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulatory Reduction Consideration Pursuant to EO19
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Board Marine Resources Commission
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Pertaining to the Taking of Striped Bass
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 252]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Striped Bass Harvest Reduction to Comply with ASMFC
Stage: Final - Stage withdrawn on 10/30/2025
Pertaining to the Taking of Bluefish
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 450]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Bluefish Recreational Bag Limit Increase
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Pertaining to Sharks
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 490]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expand daily limit of Large Coastal and Hammerhead Sharks
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Pertaining to Hard Crab Pot Limits
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 880]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Repeal and Combination with 4 VAC 20-270
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Pertaining to Shrimp
[4 VAC 20 ‑ 1390]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Expand the shrimp trawl fishery
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Medical Assistance Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 10]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
MR Removal and Updates
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/12/26 
Board Board of Medicine
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action: Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Stage: Proposed - Approved by Governor
Board Board of Nursing
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 19]
Action: Fee Increase 2024
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 60]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Regulations to register advanced registered medication aides
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Board of Optometry
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry
[18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action: Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Board of Pharmacy
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Prohibition against incentives to transfer prescriptions
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Increase in fees
Stage: Final - At Secretary's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
September 2025 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Exclusion of private dwellings or residences from operating locations of controlled substance registrations (CSRs)
Stage: Proposed - At DPB
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Inclusion of fentanyl-related compounds in Schedule I consistent with federal scheduling changes
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action: Crisis Stabilization Services and Use of Automated Drug Dispensing Systems and Remote Dispensing Systems
Stage: Final - At DPB
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Inclusion of advanced registered medication aides in regulation as required by legislation
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances
[18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Action: Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Board Real Estate Appraiser Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Appraisal Management Company Regulations
[18 VAC 130 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Appraisal Management Company Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Board Real Estate Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action: General Review of Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations
Stage: Final - Approved by Governor
Board State Board of Social Services
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Update Standards to Add Appeal Process for Discharges
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 6/16/25 
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action: Minimum Liability Insurance for Assisted Living Facilities
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 151]
Action: Amend Standards for Licensed Children’s Residential Facilities
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/26/26 
State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 677]
Action: Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/18/21 
Board Board of Social Work
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
[18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
Action: Amendments resulting from 2022 periodic review
Stage: Proposed - Approved by Governor
Board Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Impounding Structure Regulations
[4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
Action: Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Board State Board of Elections
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Ranked Choice Voting
[1 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
RCV Batch Elimination Amendments
Stage: Final - At Governor's Office
Board Department of Transportation
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Waysides and Rest Areas
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action: Review of Rules for the Administration of Waysides, Rest Areas, Parking Lots and Environs
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/9/26 
Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
[24 VAC 30 ‑ 61]
Action: Review Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials Through Bridge-Tunnel Facilities
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/26/26 
Board Virginia Cannabis Control Authority
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Regulated Operations
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
VCCA 2025-1
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Regulated Operations
[3 VAC 10 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
VCCA 2025-2
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/15/25 
Board Virginia Waste Management Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Solid Waste Management Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action: Amendment in response to Chapter 235 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 2/9/26 
Regulations Governing the Transportation of Hazardous Materials
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Annual Update 2025
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/26/26 
Voluntary Remediation Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Action: Amendment Addressing Eligibility and Fees
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 1/31/22 
Board State Water Control Board
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 32]
Action: Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870)
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 110]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH110- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of Existing Regulation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Seafood Processing Facilities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 115]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 115- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: Final - Register Date: 8/25/25 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Designation of Portion of Laurel Fork in Highland County as Exceptional State Waters
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 2/14/22 
Water Quality Standards
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 260]
Action: Triennial Review 2024 Rulemaking to adopt new, update, or cancel existing water quality standards as required by § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251
Stage: Proposed - At Secretary's Office
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts Less Than One-Half Acre
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 660]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit - 9VAC25-660
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/12/26 
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
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 670]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-670
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/12/26 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Linear Transportation Projects
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 680]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-680
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/12/26 
Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 690]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-690
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/12/26 
Water Quality Management Planning Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 720]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Amendment to add 24 new or revised TMDL wasteload allocations in the Potomac-Shenandoah River Basin (9VAC25-720-50 A), James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A), and Tennessee-Big Sandy River Basin (9VAC25-720-90 A)
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/26/26 
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
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 820]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
CH 820-2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Stage: Proposed - Register Date: 10/6/25 
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action: Amend the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule in accordance with Chapter 2 of the 2024 Special Session I Acts of Assembly
Stage: Final - Register Date: 1/26/26 
Board Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
[18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action: General Review of Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Board Board of Wildlife Resources
Chapter Action / Stage Information
Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 20]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 20 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Definitions and Miscellaneous: Importation, Possession, Sale, etc., of Animals
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 30 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Birds: Incidental Take of Bird Species
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 35]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 35 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: In General
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 40 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Deer
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 90]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 90 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Rabbit and Hares
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 200]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 200 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Turkey
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 240]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 240 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Hunter Education
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 275]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 275 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Game: Permits
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 290]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 290 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Fish: Fishing Generally
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 320]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 320 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Fish: Trout Fishing
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 330]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 330 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Fish: Seines and Nets
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 340]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 340 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
Fish: Aquatic Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Nongame Fish
[4 VAC 15 ‑ 360]
Action:
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Ch. 360 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Stage: Final - Register Date: 12/1/25 
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