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Board ▲	VAC ▼	Chapter Title ▼	Action ▼	Stage Type ▼	Status ▼
Air Pollution Control Board	9 VAC 5 - 10	General Definitions	Definition of Volatile Organic Compound (Rev. C25) Action 6947	Fast-Track Stage 11074	Completed
Air Pollution Control Board	9 VAC 5 - 40	Existing Stationary Sources	Adopt New Regulation to Incorporate Federal Emissions Guidelines for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities (Rev. B24) Action 6659	Final Stage 10599	Completed
Air Pollution Control Board	9 VAC 5 - 50	New and Modified Stationary Sources	Federal Documents Incorporated by Reference (Rev. D23) Action 6393	Final Stage 10209	At Governor's Office
Department of Environmental Quality	9 VAC 15 - 40	Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule	Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Department of Environmental Quality Permit by Rule Regulations Action 6640	Final Stage 11170	At Governor's Office
Department of Environmental Quality	9 VAC 15 - 40	Small Renewable Energy Projects (Wind) Permit by Rule	Incorporation of Interconnection Facilities Definition to Renewable Energy Wind, Solar, Combustion, and Energy Storage Regulations Action 7027	Final Stage 11201	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Department of Environmental Quality	9 VAC 15 - 60	Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule	Amend the Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule Regulation to correct errors in the definition of mitigation district. Action 7016	Fast-Track Stage 11185	At Governor's Office
Department of Environmental Quality	9 VAC 15 - 60	Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule	Amend 9VAC15-60 to include mitigation for forest cores Action 6730	NOIRA Stage 10738	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/18/2025.
Department of Environmental Quality	9 VAC 15 - 60	Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit by Rule	2019 Amendments Solar PBR Action 5216	Proposed Stage 8923	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/14/2021.
Department of Environmental Quality	9 VAC 15 - 100	Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule	Amend 9VAC15-100 to comport with the requirements of § 10.1-1197.5 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia Action 7017	Final Stage 11186	Completed
Marine Resources Commission	4 VAC 20 - 450	Pertaining to the Taking of Bluefish	Bluefish Recreational Bag Limit Increase Action 6941	Final Stage 11064	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Marine Resources Commission	4 VAC 20 - 490	Pertaining to Sharks	Expand daily limit of Large Coastal and Hammerhead Sharks Action 6944	Final Stage 11070	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Marine Resources Commission	4 VAC 20 - 880	Pertaining to Hard Crab Pot Limits	Repeal and Combination with 4 VAC 20-270 Action 6940	Final Stage 11071	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Marine Resources Commission	4 VAC 20 - 1390	Pertaining to Shrimp	Expand the shrimp trawl fishery Action 6918	Final Stage 11009	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board	4 VAC 50 - 20	Impounding Structure Regulations	Amend provisions of the regulations to improve clarity and enhance consistency Action 7041	NOIRA Stage 11217	At Governor's Office
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board	4 VAC 50 - 85	Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations	Amend the Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations Action 6922	NOIRA Stage 11013	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/14/2026.
Virginia Waste Management Board	9 VAC 20 - 60	Hazardous Waste Management Regulations	Annual Update 2024 Action 6633	Final Stage 10552	Completed
Virginia Waste Management Board	9 VAC 20 - 70	Financial Assurance Regulations for Solid Waste Disposal, Transfer and Treatment Facilities	Amend Regulations to Ensure Financial Assurance is Sufficient for Proper Closure, Post-Closure Care, or Corrective Action at Solid Waste Management Facilities Action 7022	NOIRA Stage 11194	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/13/2026).
Virginia Waste Management Board	9 VAC 20 - 90	Solid Waste Management Permit Action Fees and Annual Fees	Amend regulations to increase fees assessed by Waste Management Board Regulations Action 6642	NOIRA Stage 10566	At Governor's Office
Virginia Waste Management Board	9 VAC 20 - 160	Voluntary Remediation Regulations	Amendment Addressing Eligibility and Fees Action 5333	Proposed Stage 9095	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/18/2022.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 20	Fees for Permits and Certificates	Implementation of Chapter 933 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly Action 7047	Final Stage 11224	Completed
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 31	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation	Implementation of Chapters 709 and 710 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly Action 7045	Final Stage 11222	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 31	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation	Implementation of Chapters 853 and 854 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly Action 7046	Final Stage 11223	At Governor's Office
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 32	Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation	Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870) Action 6561	Final Stage 11156	At Governor's Office
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 71	Regulations Governing the Discharge of Sewage and Other Wastes from Boats	Amendment to add 30 No-Discharge Zone (NDZ) designations in the Northern Neck region; and make technical corrections to an existing NDZ Action 7042	Final Stage 11218	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 110	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Sewage Discharges Less Than or Equal to 1,000 Gallons Per Day	CH110- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of Existing Regulation Action 6432	Final Stage 10831	Completed
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 120	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges From Groundwater Remediation of Contaminated Sites, Dewatering Activities of Contaminated Sites, and Hydrostatic Tests	CH 120 2028 Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation Action 6961	NOIRA Stage 11102	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/11/2026.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 151	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity	Amendments in response to Chapter 1080 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (HB952) Action 7043	Final Stage 11219	At Governor's Office
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 193	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Concrete Products Facilities	CH 193 –Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation Action 7013	NOIRA Stage 11179	At Registrar Comment period is underway and will end on 07/29/2026.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 194	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Vehicle Wash Facilities and Laundry Facilities	CH 194 – 2028 Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation Action 6960	NOIRA Stage 11101	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/11/2026.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 196	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Non-Contact Cooling Water Discharges of 50,000 Gallons Per Day or Less	CH 196 - Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation Action 7015	NOIRA Stage 11181	At Registrar Comment period is underway and will end on 07/15/2026.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 200	Water Withdrawal Reporting	Amendments in response to Chapters 623 and 896 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (HB496/SB553) Action 7044	Final Stage 11221	At Agency Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 210	Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation	Fast-track amendment to the Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210) in response to changes to the Local and Regional Water Supply Planning Regulation (9VAC25-780) Action 6996	Fast-Track Stage 11157	At Governor's Office
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 260	Water Quality Standards	Rulemaking to Adopt Numeric Turbidity Criteria Action 5652	NOIRA Stage 9141	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/12/2021.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 260	Water Quality Standards	Designation of Portion of Laurel Fork in Highland County as Exceptional State Waters Action 4754	Proposed Stage 8151	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/15/2022.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 260	Water Quality Standards	Triennial Review 2024 Rulemaking to adopt new, update, or cancel existing water quality standards as required by § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia and the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 Action 6680	Proposed Stage 11052	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/13/2026).
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 660	Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts Less Than One-Half Acre	2026 Reissuance of General Permit - 9VAC25-660 Action 6571	Final Stage 11047	Completed
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 670	Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the State Corporation Commission and Other Utility Line Activities	2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-670 Action 6572	Final Stage 11048	Completed
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 680	Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Linear Transportation Projects	2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-680 Action 6573	Final Stage 11049	Completed
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 690	Virginia Water Protection General Permit for Impacts from Development and Certain Mining Activities	2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-690 Action 6574	Final Stage 11050	Completed
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 820	General Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Watershed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Virginia	CH 820-2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation Action 6536	Final Stage 11155	At Governor's Office
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 840	Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-30)	Amend or modify the regulations to establish a fee schedule for conducting erosion and sediment control plan reviews for solar projects Action 5742	NOIRA Stage 9287	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/13/2021.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 860	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Potable Water Treatment Plants	CH 860 – Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation Action 7014	NOIRA Stage 11180	At Registrar Comment period is underway and will end on 07/15/2026.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 875	Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation	Amend the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management (VESM) Regulation to improve the efficiency of permit fee collection Action 6995	Fast-Track Stage 11154	At Governor's Office
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 890	Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) (formerly Part XV, 4VAC50-60)	CH 890 – 2028 Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation Action 7031	NOIRA Stage 11206	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/13/2026).
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 900	Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)	Amend or modify to allow for changes in the application fee schedule supporting the Nutrient Credit Certification Program Action 5740	NOIRA Stage 9285	At Agency Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/13/2021.
State Water Control Board	9 VAC 25 - 900	Certification of Nonpoint Source Nutrient Credits (formerly 4VAC50-80)	Amendments to establish long-term stewardship requirements and update preconversion baseline land use dates for land use conversion credit generating activities Action 6954	NOIRA Stage 11087	At Governor's Office
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 20	Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General	May 2026 - Ch. 20 Action 7054	Proposed Stage 11233	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 50	Game: Bear	May 2026 - Ch. 50 Action 7057	Proposed Stage 11236	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 90	Game: Deer	May 2026 - Ch. 90 Action 7058	Proposed Stage 11237	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 320	Fish: Fishing Generally	May 2026 - Ch. 320 Action 7048	Proposed Stage 11225	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 330	Fish: Trout Fishing	May 2026 - Ch. 330 Action 7049	Proposed Stage 11226	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 340	Fish: Seines and Nets	May 2026 - Ch. 340 Action 7055	Proposed Stage 11234	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 350	Fish: Gigs, Grab Hooks, Trotlines, Snares, Etc	May 2026 - Ch. 350 Action 7050	Proposed Stage 11228	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 360	Fish: Aquatic Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Nongame Fish	May 2026 - Ch. 360 Action 7056	Proposed Stage 11235	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 370	Watercraft: in General	May 2026 - Ch. 370 Action 7053	Proposed Stage 11232	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 380	Watercraft: Motorboat Numbering	May 2026 - Ch. 380 Action 7059	Proposed Stage 11238	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 390	Watercraft: Safe and Reasonable Operation of Vessels	May 2026 - Ch. 390 Action 7051	Proposed Stage 11229	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).
Board of Wildlife Resources	4 VAC 15 - 430	Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements	May 2026 - Ch. 430 Action 7052	Proposed Stage 11230	At Registrar Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/27/2026).