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Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity [9 VAC 25 ‑ 151]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes a general permit for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity through a point source to surface waters or through a municipal or nonmunicipal separate storm sewer system to surface waters.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.15 (10 ) of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Section 402 of the Clean Water Act

40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122, 123 and 124
Periodic Review Note result of Oct 2021 periodic review was to amend
Exempt from APA Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Exempt Citation: 2.2-4006 A 8
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect public health and/or safety with the least costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To establish consistent procedures and requirements for the issuance of VPDES permits to discharge pollutants in storm water from industrial activity in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of state waters.
Meetings See all meetings (21) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Joseph Bryan 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: joseph.bryan@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)659-2659    FAX: (804)698-4178    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the VPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Proposed Comment period is underway and will end on 07/21/2023.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 151 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022.
2019 Amend and Reissue Existing General Permit Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2019.
Amend and Reissue Industrial Storm Water General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2014.
IFR - Citation to Solid Waste Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2011.
Amend and Reissue General VPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated w/Industrial Activity
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/24/2009.
Technical Corrections to the Recently Adopted Final General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/03/2004.
Amendment of Regulation and Reissuance of General VPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2004.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Plasticulture Operations Regulation - Initial Adoption NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/06/2010 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/20/2021 Agency Completed Amend