| Action Summary | The amendments to the state’s Water Quality Management Planning Regulation (9 VAC 25-720) include adding one new TMDL waste load allocation in the Potomac-Shenandoah River Basin (9VAC25-720-50.A), two new TMDL waste load allocation in the Roanoke River Basin (9VAC25-720-80.A), and thirteen new TMDL waste load allocations in the York River Basin (9VAC25-720-120.A). The TMDLs were developed in accordance with Federal Regulations (40 CFR § 130.7) and are exempt from the provisions of Article II of the Virginia Administrative Process Act. The TMDL reports were subject to the TMDL public participation process and the waste load allocations are adopted as part of 9 VAC 25-720 in accordance with Virginia’s “Public Participation Procedures for Water Quality Management Planning”. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication. Exempt Citation: 2.2-4006 A 14 of the Code of Virginia |
| RIS Project | Yes [7023] |
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Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation
or court case.
The Clean Water Act, 40 CFR §130
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
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| 9526 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2022. |
| Name / Title: | Justin L. Williams |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | justin.williams@deq.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)659-1125 FAX: (804)698-4178 TDD: ()- |