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Guidance Document Information

Title	Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook
Document ID	DCR-VSWCB-011
Summary	For handbook, please see https://www.deq.virginia.gov/our-programs/water/stormwater/stormwater-construction/handbooks The draft 2nd edition of this handbook is available at: https://www.deq.virginia.gov/our-programs/water/stormwater/stormwater-construction/handbooks The stormwater management handbook is the primary guidance for basic hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater best management practice design and efficiencies for use in determining compliance with the stormwater management regulations.
Effective Date	9/1/1999
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This document applies to the following chapters

Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulation (formerly 4VAC50-60)

Public Comment Forums / Change History

Proposed Change	Register Date	Status
Rescinding nine State Water Control Board guidance documents. In developing and issuing the Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook, the Department incorporated relevant portions of the guidance documents being rescinded into the Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook to reduce complexity and impro....	6/2/2025	Forum is underway and will end on 7/2/2025. Currently 0 Comments.