Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Non-Contact Cooling Water Discharges of 50,000 Gallons Per Day or Less [9 VAC 25 ‑ 196]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Establishes a general permit governing the point source discharge of cooling water 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
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Meetings See all meetings (15) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Katherine A. Heitz  / Water Program Coordinator
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Katherine.A.Heitz@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)774-9492    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
CH 196 - Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/15/2026.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2024 40 CFR Part 136 Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2024.
2023 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2023.
Final Exempt CH 196 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.
Amend and Reissue Non-Contact Cooling Water VPDES GP Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2018.
Amend and Reissue Non-Contact Cooling Water Discharges VPDES General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2013.
Technical Amendments to the General VPDES Permit for Non-Contact Cooling Water
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/11/2008.
Amend General VPDES Permit for Non-Contact Cooling Water Discharges of 50,000 Gallons Per Day or Less
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/06/2008.
General VPDES Permit for Cooling Water Discharges - Reissuance
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2003.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/10/2020 Agency Completed Amend
5/29/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is