Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Policy for the Protection of Water Quality in Virginia's Shellfish Growing Waters
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 370]
Chapter Information
| Description | Policy for public hearings on projects that result in shellfish condemnation, for consideration of reasonable productivity potential of the affected shellfish area and for integration of programs to maintain the shellfish industry. |
| State Authority | Sections 62.1-44.15 (10 ) and Article XI of the Constitution of Virginia |
| Federal Authority |
Clean Water Act 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 131 |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To protect the public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To ensure the State Water Control Board is fully informed about shellfish areas prior to making decisions that could result in the condemnation of shellfish beds. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Andrew Hammond |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | andrew.hammond@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4101 FAX: (804)698-4178 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Final Exempt CH 370 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2022. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2021 Completed | Retain As Is | |