Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulation (formerly 4VAC50-60) [9 VAC 25 ‑ 870]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The Stormwater Management Regulations specify minimum technical criteria and administrative procedures for stormwater management programs which local goverments are authorized to adopt to achieve the effective control of precipitation runoff from land development projects. These regulations also establish minimum technical criteria and administrative procedures that apply to land development projects that are conducted by state agencies.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.15 :28 of the Code of Virginia and ยงยง 62.1-44.15 :24 et seq .
Federal Authority None entered
Periodic Review Note regulation being repealed and requirements transferred to new CH 875 effective 7/1/2024
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 None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Rebeccah W. Rochet, P.E   / Deputy Director, Division of Water Permitting
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: rebeccah.rochet@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)801-2950    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment in response to Chapters 48 and 49 of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/09/2023).
Consolidation of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Programs
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 870 Changes in Response to 2022 Legislative Changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/31/2022.
Amend or modify the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule supporting the Virginia Stormwater Management Program. NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/13/2021.
Amendments as a Result of 2020 General Assembly Actions
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/25/2020.
Amendment to meet changes made during the 2018 General Assembly Session
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/14/2018.
40 CFR Annual Update 2017 and Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018.
Appropriate Signing of Certain Documents
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018.
Amendment to the Authorization Procedures for Virginia Stormwater Management Programs
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2017.
Electronic Reporting Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/26/2017.
Incorporation of 2014 statutory changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2014.
Clarity and Consistency Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2014.
Transfer of Regulations to State Water Control Board
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2013.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment to 4VAC50-60-54 E of the VSMP Permit Regulations to consider all Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 10/25/2013 after the Governor's office completed its review.
Establishment of Procedures for Reviewing and Approving BMPs (4VAC50-60-1300 et seq.) Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 10/25/2013 before the Secretary's office completed its review.
Plasticulture Operations Regulation - Initial Adoption NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/06/2010 after the comment period had ended.