Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
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 (6) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Justin Williams 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: justin.williams@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)659-1125    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 71 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2022.
Amendment to add Two No Discharge Zone (NDZ) Designations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/23/2021.
IFR-Chapter 220 of the 2011 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2011.
Lower Middlesex County No-Discharge Zone
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/23/2009.
Establishment of the Lynnhaven Watershed No-Discharge Zone
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/02/2007.
Amendment to conform to Chapter 287 of the 2004 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
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.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
7/29/2022 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/19/2018 Agency Completed Retain As Is