Action:
Amendment to add seven new TMDL wasteload allocations in the James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A) and Tennessee-Big Sandy River Basin (9VAC25-720-90 A)
Action 6798
General Information
| Action Summary |
The amendments to 9VAC25-720, Water Quality Management Planning Regulation (WQMPR), include adding four new Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) wasteload allocations (WLA) in the James River Basin (9VAC25-720-60 A) and three new TMDL WLA in the Tennessee – Big Sandy River Basin (9VAC25-720-90 A).
The TMDL WLAs were developed in accordance with Federal Regulations (40 CFR § 130.7) and are exempt from the provisions of Article II of the Virginia Administrative Process Act (§2.2-4006 A 14). The TMDL reports where WLAs are developed are subject to the TMDL public participation process, and the WLAs are adopted as part of 9VAC25-720 in accordance with the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) “Public Participation Procedures for Water Quality Management Planning” guidance (GM 23-2005).
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| 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 [8297] |
| 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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10830
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/08/2025. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Justin Williams
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Address:
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1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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justin.williams@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)659-1125
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TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
