Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Policy for the Potomac River Embayments
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 415]
Chapter Information
| Description | Provides for the control of point source discharges into the Virginia embayment waters of the Potomac River from the fall line at Chain Bridge in Arlington County to the Route 301 Bridge in King George County. |
| State Authority | Section 62.1-44.15 (10 ) of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | n/a |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To control point source discharges into Virginia embayment waters of the Potomac River in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of such waters. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Bryant Thomas |
| Address: |
Northern Regional Office 13901 Crown Court Woodbridge, VA 22193 |
| Email Address: | bryant.thomas@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (703)583-3843 FAX: (703)583-3801 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Final exempt amendment as a result of 2020 Periodic Review to correct names of regulations referenced in the regulation
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2021. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2020 | Amend | |
| 7/2/2001 | Retain As Is | |