Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 875]
Action:
Amend the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management (VESM) Regulation to improve the efficiency of permit fee collection
Action 6995
General Information
| Action Summary | The intent of this fast-track regulatory action is to amend provisions of the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management (VESM) Regulation (9VAC25-875, effective July 1, 2026) to (i) make fee collection procedures used by the Department of Environmental Quality (Department) and localities that administer a Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) more efficient; (ii) increase regulatory clarity; and (iii) create consistency between the VESM Regulation and Fees for Permits and Certificates (9VAC25-20, effective November 23, 2022). The amendments will improve the Department’s permit processing procedures by requiring the full fee for coverage under the General Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (Construction General Permit) or for a VPDES individual permit for construction activities to be paid at the time of application (i.e., when an applicant submits a stormwater management plan or erosion control and stormwater management plan (ESM plan), if required). The amendments will also clarify fee due dates for maintenance, applications for individual and general Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, and requests for transfers or modifications of MS4 permits, Construction General Permits, and VPDES individual permits for construction activities. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [8621] |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 11154 | Fast-Track | DPB Fast-Track authorization in progress. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | April Rhodes |
| Address: |
1111 East Main St. Suite 1400 PO Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | april.rhodes@deq.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (571)866-6091 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
This person is the primary contact for this chapter.