Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Regulation for Nutrient Enriched Waters and Dischargers within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 40]
Chapter Information
| Description | Provides for the control of discharges of nutrients from point source discharges affecting waters that have been designated "nutrient enriched waters" in the Water Quality Standards (9 VAC 25-260-5 et seq.). |
| State Authority | Sections 62.1-44.15 (10 ), 62.1-44.15 (3 a) and 62.1-44.15 (14 ) of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | Section 303 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 |
To protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To decrease or have no significant increase in the quantity of nuisance algae or aquatic plants found in waters designated nutrient enriched. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Allan Brockenbrough |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | allan.brockenbrough@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)698-4147 FAX: (804)698-4032 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Amendment to Policy Addressing Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus Limitations for Certain Permits within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed - This stage only 9 VAC 25-720-60 and 120
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/11/2006. |
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2001 | Retain As Is | |