Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Chapter Information
Description | Establishes the general procedures for the issuance of a Virginia Water Protection permit for activities in navigable waters of the Commonwealth. |
State Authority | Sections 62.1-44.15 (10 ) and 62.1-44.15 :5 of the Code of Virginia |
Federal Authority | Section 401 of the Clean Water Act |
Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
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 general procedures and requirements for the issuance of Virginia Water Protection permits for activities that cause a discharge to surface waters and for which a federal Section 401 permit is required in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of such waters. |
Meetings | See all meetings (40) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | Dave Davis |
Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
Email Address: | dave.davis@deq.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)698-4105 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Amendment to change the Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210 et seq.) in response to Chapters 245, 258, and 259 of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly
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Final | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/09/2023). |
Amendments Establishing Criteria for Water Auditing Plans and Leak Detection and Repair Plans and Requiring Applications to Include Plans | Proposed | Governor's office review in progress. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Final Exempt CH 210 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022. |
Final Exempt to amend 9VAC25-210, et. al. - CH265 (2021 Special Session I)
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/29/2021. |
Amendments as a Result of 2020 General Assembly Actions
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/25/2020. |
Amendments Confroming to 2019 Legislaton - Chapter 545
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/04/2019. |
Amendments Conforming to 2018 Legislation
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/14/2018. |
40 CFR Annual Update 2017 and Methods Update Rule
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018. |
Incorporation of Policies, Guidance, Regulations and Clarifications Specific to the VWP Program | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/02/2016. |
Amendments to Conform to Statutory Changes
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/10/2008. |
Amendments to Conform to 2007 Legislation
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/06/2008. |
Amendment of the Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/25/2007. |
Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation - Amendments | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2001. |
Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation - Amendments to Conform to State Law
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/27/2000. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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12/18/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is |