Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
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 [9 VAC 25 ‑ 670]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes a General VWP Permit for wetland impacts related to facilities and activities of utility and public service companies regulated by FERC and SCC.
State Authority Sections 62.1-44.15 (10 ), 62.1-44.15 (5 ) and 62.1-44.15 :21 D
Federal Authority Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1251 et seq.)
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Brenda Winn 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: brenda.winn@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)659-2675    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2026 Reissuance of General Permit – 9VAC25-670
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/24/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2024 40 CFR Part 136 Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2024.
2023 40 CFR Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/27/2024.
Final Exempt CH 670 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022.
Final Exempt to amend 9VAC25-210, et. al. - CH265 (2021 Special Session I)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/29/2021.
Amendments as a Result of 2020 General Assembly Actions
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/25/2020.
Amendments Conforming to 2018 Legislation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/14/2018.
Incorporation of recent policy and guidance specific to the Virginia Water Protection Permit Program
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/02/2016.
Amendment to Conform to 2007 Statutory Changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/06/2008.
Review and Reissue VWP General Permit for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by FERC or the SCC and Other Utility Line Activities
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2006.
Amendment of VWP General Permit WP-2
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/26/2005.
General VWP Permit for Wetland Impacts for Facilities and Activities of Utility and Public Service Companies Regulated by FERC and SCC
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2001.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/18/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is