Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Conservation and Recreation
 
Board
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
 
chapter
Impounding Structure Regulations [4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
 
Action:
Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6454 / Stage 10979
Final Stage  
Documents
red ball Final Text 12/1/2025  2:23 pm  
pdf Agency Background Document 10/16/2025   (modified 11/6/2025)    
pdf ORM Economic Review Form 10/16/2025    
pdf Attorney General Certification 10/28/2025    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 11/19/2025   

Status
Changes to Text Changes have been made to the text since the proposed stage was last published in the Register.
DPB Review
Submitted on 10/16/2025
Review Completed: 10/30/2025
Secretary Review Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Review Completed: 11/6/2025
 
Governor's Review
ORM Review Completed: 11/19/2025
Governor Review Completed: 11/19/2025
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 11/19/2025
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Will be published on 12/15/2025   Volume: 42  Issue: 9
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 12/15/2025 and remain open through 1/14/2026
Effective Date 1/14/2026
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Lisa McGee  / Policy and Planning Director
Address: 600 East Main Street, 24th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-4378    FAX: (804)786-6141    TDD: ()-
 
This person is the primary contact for this agency.

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Action 6454:
Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review
 
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage Type Status
NOIRA   (10314) Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/03/2024.
Proposed   (10648) Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/04/2025.
Final   (10979) Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (12/15/2025).
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