Natural and Historic Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Mandate 1405
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Mandate Title:
Water facilities; staffing of licensed operators.
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Purpose of legislation
Requires sewage treatment works, classified waterworks, and classified water treatment facilities to employ a licensed operator. The bill establishes a protocol for responding to an unexpected vacancy of the licensed operator position. The bill also permits remote monitoring of the facility by the licensed operator upon a demonstration of sufficient technology for the remote operator to adequately monitor the waterworks or treatment facility and manage onsite operators
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| Legislation mandating a change | Chap 178 (2024) |
| VAC chapters to be amended |
9 vac 25 - 31 : Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation
9 vac 25 - 32 : Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation
9 vac 25 - 790 : Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations
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| Associated Regulatory Actions | No regulatory action has been filed. |
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