Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
GDForum ID: 2816
    
Description of Proposed Guidance Document Changes
There were several general goals with the V1.2 revisions. One was to correct known errors or typos, such as incorrect regulatory citations, mathematical signs in certain equations, grammar, spelling, and internal cross-references and web links. Revisions also make the VSMH consistent with amendments to the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management (VESM) Regulation, 9VAC25-875, effective August 14, 2025, and agency guidance documents that have become effective since V1.1 went into effect. Other revisions include modifications to the construction BMPs to reflect industry standards for materials and revising inspection frequencies to be consistent with the Construction General Permit (9VAC25880). The V1.1 waterbar specification, C-ECM-08, was divided into two separate specifications: C-BMP-08 is the Temporary Waterbar specification; and C-ECM-17, the Permanent Waterbar, which is a new specification and includes the conversion from temporary to permanent. Planting schedules and lists were also corrected and revised to remove invasive species, add more native species, and refer to the most up-to-date published plant lists which are frequently revised based on new information. A summary of revisions and a .pdf of Version 1.2 with underline and strikethrough to show inserted and deleted text will be available under the “Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook, Version 1.2” banner on the DEQ website at: https://www.deq.virginia.gov/water/stormwater/stormwater-construction/handbooks .
 
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Guidance Document(s) for this Comment Forum
 
Document ID Document Title Current Document Proposed Document Revised Proposed
GM24-2001 V 1.1 Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook, Version 1.1 Old Version Removed     To Be Deleted Deleted on 12/18/2025
GM24-2001 V 1.2 Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook, Version 1.2, 2025 n/a pdf Proposed Document Posted with original changes on 12/18/2025
 
Contact Information
 
Name:
Kathleen Alexander
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Email:
vtap@deq.virginia.gov
 
Address:
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
 
City:
Richmond
State:  
VA
Zip:  
23219
 
Phone:
(804)653-2308
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The Virginia Register
 

Publication Date: 11/17/2025    Volume: 42  Issue: 7
The public comment period began upon publication and lasted for 30 days. It ended on 12/17/2025.
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Effective Date:  12/18/2025   
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