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General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (formerly Part XV, 4VAC50-60) [9 VAC 25 ‑ 890]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This general permit regulation governs stormwater discharges from small municipal separate storm sewer systems (small MS4s) to surface waters of the Commonwealth.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.15 :28 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Periodic Review Note Periodic review completed 9/30/2021 result 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: Code of Virginia 2.2-4006 A 8
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (21) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Allan Brockenbrough 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Allan.Brockenbrough@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)836-2321    FAX: (804)698-4178    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
25-890 - Amend and Reissue the Small MS4 General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/14/2023.
Consolidation of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Programs
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
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Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 890 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 the Small MS4 General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2018.
Transfer of Regulations to State Water Control Board
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2013.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/30/2021 Agency Completed Amend