Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
 
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations [9 VAC 25 ‑ 790]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Provides for control of sewerage and sewage treatment works
State Authority Section 62.1-44.19 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (7) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Rebeccah W. Rochet, P.E  / Deputy Director, Division of Water Permitting
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: rebeccah.rochet@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)801-2950    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current 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. Becomes effective on 12/18/2024.
Amend Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations to include a reporting requirement for all septic systems taken off-line and connected to sewage collection systems - see action summary concerning NOIRA comment period extension Proposed Comment period is underway and will end on 12/20/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to licensed operator requirements in response to Chapter 178 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2024.
2023 40 CFR Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/27/2024.
Final Exempt CH 790 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 11/23/2022.
40 CFR Annual Update 2017 and Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018.
Transfer of Regulations Pertaining to Biosolids to State Water Control Board
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2008.
Adoption of Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Attorney General review in progress.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/4/2021 Agency Completed Amend