Action:
Implementation of Chapters 853 and 854 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly
Action 7046
General Information
| Action Summary |
Chapters 853 and 854 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (HB1433 – Del. Lopez; SB386 – Sen. Stuart) amend § 62.1-44.19:3 of the Code of Virginia to establish per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing, reporting, and concentration-based management requirements for owners of sewage treatment works and other permit holders that land apply, market, or distribute sewage sludge in the Commonwealth. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
9 VAC 25-31 |
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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9 VAC 25 - 32 |
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8650] |
| Associated Mandates |
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| 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.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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11223
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Final
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Governor's office review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Joseph Bryan
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Address:
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PO Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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Joseph.Bryan@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)659-2659
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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