Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations [9 VAC 25 ‑ 790]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Provides for control of sewerage and sewage treatment works
State Authority Section 62.1-44.19 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Periodic Review Note result of Aug 2021 periodc review was amend
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (7) 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.
Amend Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations to include a reporting requirement for all septic systems taken off-line and connected to sewage collection systems - see action summary concerning NOIRA comment period extension Proposed Comment period is underway and will end on 12/20/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to licensed operator requirements in response to Chapter 178 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2024.
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 790 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 11/23/2022.
40 CFR Annual Update 2017 and Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018.
Transfer of Regulations Pertaining to Biosolids to State Water Control Board
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2008.
Adoption of Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Attorney General review in progress.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/4/2021 Agency Completed Amend