Action:
Rulemaking to Adopt Numeric Turbidity Criteria
General Information
| Action Summary |
The subject matter of the rulemaking is turbidity in the Commonwealth’s surface waters. Turbidity is a measure of water clarity and the degree to which water loses its transparency. Turbidity is influenced by suspended particles such as clay, silt, sand, organic matter, plankton, and microorganisms, as well as color and dyes. Substances that produce turbidity are included in Virginia’s general criteria 9VAC25-260-20 among a list of substances to be controlled in order to, for example, avoid direct or indirect interference with designated uses of state waters. This rulemaking will address a directive by the State Water Control Board to develop numeric turbidity criteria. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Exempt from APA |
No, this action is not exempt from Article II of the APA and executive branch review.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [6576] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
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9141
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NOIRA
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Governor's office review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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David Whitehurst
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Address:
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1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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david.whitehurst@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)698-4121
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
Agencies | Governor
