| Description | The regulations specify minimum technical criteria and administrative procedures for stormwater management programs which local governments are authorized to adopt to achieve the effective control of precipitation runoff from land development projects. The regulations also specify minimum statewide standards to achieve the effective control of soil erosion, sediment, deposition and nonagricultural precipitation runoff resulting from land-disturbing activities. The objective is to prevent the degradation of property, stream channels, waters and other natural resources in the Commonwealth. Land disturbing activities include, but are not limited to, clearing, grading, excavation and filling of land. |
| State Authority | 62.1-44.15 :28 and 62.1-44.15 :52 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | Prevent the degradation of property, stream channels, waters and other natural resources in the Commonwealth. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter. |
| 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
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Final | Stage complete. Becomes effective on 12/18/2024. |
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Amendment to the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation (9VAC25-875 et seq.) in response to changes to 40 CFR Part 122
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Final | Stage complete. Becomes effective on 12/18/2024. |
| Amend the regulations to change the statewide permit fee schedule in accordance with Chapter 2 of the 2024 Special Session I Acts of Assembly | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/09/2024. |
| Amend and update the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation to correct technical errors | Fast-Track | Stage withdrawn on 11/18/2024 after submission to the Registrar. |
| Amend and update the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation to remove out of date requirements | Fast-Track | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (12/30/2024). |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
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Amendment to the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation (9VAC25-875 et seq.) in response to Chapters 5 and 104 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2024. |
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Consolidation of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Programs
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2024. |