Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Fees for Permits and Certificates [9 VAC 25 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes a fee assessment and collection system to recover a portion of the State Water Control Board's, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries;, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation's direct and indirect costs associated with the processing of an application to issue, reissue, or modify any permit or certificate which the Board has the authority to issue from the applicant for such permit or certificate.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.15 :6 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority n/a
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 of the Commonwealth.

To recover a portion of the costs associates with processing applications for permits in order to expedite permit application processing.
Meetings See all meetings (3) 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
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH20 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.
Fast track amendment- removal of fees for MS4 and construction activities Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2020.
Amendments Related to Industrial Wastes to Address 2015 Legislation – Fees for Local Monitoring and Testing
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
Amendments to Address 2015 Budget Language Related to Fees for Land Application of Exceptional Quality Biosolids Cake
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2015.
Amendment to Update DEQ Mailing Address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/06/2012.
Amendment of Regulations Pertaining to Biosolids After Transfer from the Department of Health Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2013.
IFR - Chapter 149 of the 2011 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2011.
Fees for Permits and Certificates - Rev. A10wt
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/18/2010.
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.
Amendment of Fees for Permits and Certificates Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2004.
Amendment of Fees for Permits and Certificates Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2003.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Plasticulture Operations Regulation - Initial Adoption NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/06/2010 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
7/29/2019 Agency Completed Amend
5/29/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is