Action:
Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870)
Action 6561
General Information
| Action Summary |
This proposed regulatory action is needed to implement the 2024 legislative changes as a result of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly which requires the State Water Control Board, with the assistance of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Virginia Department of Health, to adopt regulations that include procedures for addressing administrative, staging, signage, and additional on-site and alternative storage site requirements when routine and on-site storage facility capacity and holding times are anticipated to be exceeded for the purpose of protecting against the release of sewage sludge (a.k.a. "biosolids") into state waters and to account for increased intensity, frequency, and duration of storm events. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8036] |
| Associated Mandates |
Sewage sludge regulations; relief from administrative requirements, adverse and unusual weather
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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10458
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NOIRA
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DPB review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jeanette Ruiz
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Regulatory Analyst
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Address:
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P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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jeanette.ruiz@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)494-9636
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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