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Department of Environmental Quality
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Seafood Processing Facilities [9 VAC 25 ‑ 115]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes a general permit for the discharge of wastewater and storm water associated with industrial acivity from seafood processing facilities.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.15 (10 ) of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Section 402 of the Clean Water Act

40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122, 123, and 124
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To establish consistent procedures and requirements for the issuance of VPDES permits to discharge pollutants from seafood processing plants in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of state waters.
Meetings See all meetings (16) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Rebeccah W. Rochet, P.E   / Deputy Director, Division of Water Permitting
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: rebeccah.rochet@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)801-2950    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current 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. Becomes effective on 12/18/2024.
CH 115- 2026 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/08/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Citation updates in response to consolidation of Stormwater regulations and revisions to the Code of Virginia
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2024.
Final Exempt CH 115 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.
2021 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/24/2021.
Amend and Reissue the General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/24/2016.
Amend and Reissue Seafood General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/24/2011.
Reissuance of General VPDES Permit for Seafood Processing Facilities
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2006.
General Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit for Seafood Processing Facilities
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/24/2001.