| Action Summary | Section 62.1-44.19:3 I of the Code of Virginia currently allows localities to adopt an ordinance that provides for the testing and monitoring of the land application of sewage sludge within its political boundaries to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Chapter 933 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (HB1072 – Del Laufer) amends § 62.1-44.19:3 of the Code of Virginia to provide that localities may adopt ordinances for the testing and monitoring of the land application of sewage sludge within their political boundaries for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as defined in § 62.1-44.34:29 of the Code of Virginia, and that expenses incurred by a locality for such testing and monitoring are not eligible for reimbursement from the Sludge Management Fund established under § 62.1-44.19:3 G. To implement this statutory change, the Board is amending 9VAC25-20 (Fees for Permits and Certificates) by adding language to 9VAC25-20-90 A (Deposit and use of fees) establishing that PFAS testing and monitoring expenses are excluded from permissible Fund disbursements, and by adding a new subsection C to 9VAC25-20-148 (Reimbursable local monitoring costs) directing localities to the exclusion when reviewing eligible cost types. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| 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. |
| RIS Project | Yes [8646] |
| Associated Mandates |
Bill: HB1072 (2026)
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 11224 | Final | Governor's office review in progress. |
| Name / Title: | Neil Zahradka |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | neil.zahradka@deq.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)698-4102 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |