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Regulations Governing the Discharge of Sewage and Other Wastes from Boats [9 VAC 25 ‑ 71]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations addressing discharges of sewage and other wastes (decayed wood, sawdust, oil, etc.) from boats, especially with regard to implementation of no discharge zones.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.33 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Section 312 of the Clean Water Act
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 None entered
Meetings See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Elizabeth McKercher 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: elizabeth.mckercher@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)698-4291    FAX: (804)698-4116    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment to add Two No Discharge Zone (NDZ) Designations
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (05/24/2021).

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
IFR-Chapter 220 of the 2011 Acts of Assembly
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2011.
Lower Middlesex County No-Discharge Zone
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/23/2009.
Establishment of the Lynnhaven Watershed No-Discharge Zone
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/02/2007.
Amendment to conform to Chapter 287 of the 2004 Acts of Assembly
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/03/2004.
Adoption of Regulations Governing the Discharge of Sewage and Other Wastes from Boats Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/12/2003.

Past Periodic Reviews
Date Filed Status
4/9/2018 Retain As Is