Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Surface Water Management Area Regulation [9 VAC 25 ‑ 220]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes the process for designation of a surface water management area and criteria for issuing, modifying, revoking or denying a permit in order to protect beneficial uses during periods of drought.
State Authority Section 62.1-242 et seq. 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 and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To protect the beneficial uses of the streams of the Commonwealth by identifying areas that may be impacted by low flows during drought periods and by designating those areas as Surface Water Management Areas.

To provide a coordinated approach in managing and allocating the limited surface water resources of the Commonwealth during periods of low flow.

To ensure that water supply sources are protected and managed wisely.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Weedon Cloe 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: william.cloe@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)754-5457    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 220 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.
9VAC25-220 DMME Name Change
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/27/2021.
Fast track amendment to update citations and make the regulation consistent with state statute Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/25/2016.
Final Exempt Action for Chapter 348 of the 2013 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2013.
Surface Water Management Area Regulation - Technical Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/10/2000.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/7/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/8/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/9/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is