| Description | Establishes a general permit for discharges from construction activities. |
| State Authority | Section 62.1-44.15 (10 ) of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority |
Section 402 of the Clean Water Act 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122, 123 and 124 |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To establish consistent procedures and requirements for the issuance of VPDES permits to discharge pollutants in storm water from construction sites in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of state waters. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (7) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Melissa Porterfield / Board Coordinator |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | melissa.porterfield@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4238 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Repeal of General VPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Construction Sites
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/30/2005. |
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Amendment of Regulation and Reissuance of General VPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharages from Construction Sites
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2004. |
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Amendment to Include Coverage for Small Construction Activity
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/04/2002. |