| Description | The regulations specify minimum technical criteria and administrative procedures for stormwater management programs which local governments are authorized to adopt to achieve the effective control of precipitation runoff from land development projects. The regulations also specify minimum statewide standards to achieve the effective control of soil erosion, sediment, deposition and nonagricultural precipitation runoff resulting from land-disturbing activities. The objective is to prevent the degradation of property, stream channels, waters and other natural resources in the Commonwealth. Land disturbing activities include, but are not limited to, clearing, grading, excavation and filling of land. |
| State Authority | 62.1-44.15 :28 and 62.1-44.15 :52 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | Prevent the degradation of property, stream channels, waters and other natural resources in the Commonwealth. |
| Meetings | There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | April Rhodes |
| Address: |
1111 East Main St. Suite 1400 PO Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | april.rhodes@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (571)866-6091 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule in accordance with Chapter 2 of the 2024 Special Session I Acts of Assembly | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/10/2025. |
