Action:
Amendment to the Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210 et seq.) and Groundwater Withdrawal Regulations (9VAC25-610 et seq.) in response to Chapter 251 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Action 6515
General Information
| Action Summary |
This final exempt regulatory action is necessary to implement Chapter 251 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (Sen. Stuart, SB 581). This Act of Assembly revises state law to authorize the Board to utilize and incorporate comprehensive groundwater, surface water, and aquifer data in its surface water and groundwater permit decisions. Such data may include information relating to water levels, flow rates, and water quality. The Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210 et seq.) and Groundwater Withdrawal Regulations (9VAC25-610 et seq.) are being amended to be consistent with the change to state law. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
9 VAC 25-210 |
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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9 VAC 25 - 610 |
Ground Water Withdrawal Regulations |
Amend Existing Regulation
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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 [7872] |
| Associated Mandates |
Groundwater and surface water withdrawal permits.
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Eric Seavey
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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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eric.seavey@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)754-6250
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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