Action:
Amendments to licensed operator requirements in response to Chapter 178 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Action 6514
General Information
| Action Summary |
This final exempt regulatory action is necessary to implement Chapter 178 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly, which requires sewage treatment works, classified waterworks, and classified water treatment facilities to employ a licensed operator. This action will amend the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation (9VAC25-31 et seq.); the Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation (9VAC25-et seq.); and the Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations (9VAC25-790 et seq.), to include this new statutory requirement. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
9 VAC 25-31 |
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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9 VAC 25 - 32 |
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation |
Amend Existing Regulation
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9 VAC 25 - 790 |
Sewage Collection and Treatment 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 [7894] |
| Associated Mandates |
Water facilities; staffing of licensed operators.
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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10395
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2024. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Rebeccah W. Rochet, P.E
/
Deputy Director, Division of Water Permitting
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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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rebeccah.rochet@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)801-2950
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
