Action:
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-670
Action 6572
General Information
| Action Summary |
This proposed regulatory action is needed to reissue the Chapter 670 - Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the State Corporation Commission and Other Utility Line Activities that is expiring on August 1, 2026. The general permit is a streamlined permitting approach for impacts to the Commonwealth’s surface waters. The proposed action provides efficiency to the permit coverage process for activities having minor impacts to state surface waters, simplifies permit issuance procedures, and makes clarifying amendments for improved understanding of regulatory provisions and permit processes.
The purpose of this proposed regulatory action is to reissue this general permit which expires on August 1, 2026, for another ten-year term and allow for amendments to provide clarity in provisions related to coverage expiration, transition, and continuation; to correct citations and typographical errors; to update forms and reference documents; and to clarify administrative procedures. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8057] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will 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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10469
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NOIRA
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Governor's office review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Dave Davis
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DEQ Office of Wetland and Stream Protection
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Address:
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1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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vwppublicnotices@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)698-4105
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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