Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 190]
Chapter Information
| Description | Establishes a general permit for discharges from nonmetallic mineral mining industrial facilities. |
| 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 |
| Exempt from APA | Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from the Administrative Process Act. |
| 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 from nonmetallic mineral mines in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of state waters. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Frederick Cunningham |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1104 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | frederick.cunningham@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4285 FAX: (804)698-4032 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
2019 - Amend and Reissue Existing General Permit Regulation
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2019. |
|
Amend and Reissue Existing Nonmetallic Mineral Mining General Permit
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2014. |
|
Reissue Existing Regulation
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/24/2009. |
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Amendment of Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2004. |
| CH 0190 nonmetallic mineral mining forms only update | ||