Action:
Rulemaking to Adopt Numeric Turbidity Criteria
Action 5652
General Information
| Action Summary |
The subject matter of the rulemaking is turbidity in the Commonwealth’s surface waters. Turbidity is a measure of water clarity and the degree to which water loses its transparency. Turbidity is influenced by suspended particles such as clay, silt, sand, organic matter, plankton, and microorganisms, as well as color and dyes. Substances that produce turbidity are included in Virginia’s general criteria 9VAC25-260-20 among a list of substances to be controlled in order to, for example, avoid direct or indirect interference with designated uses of state waters. This rulemaking will address a directive by the State Water Control Board to develop numeric turbidity criteria. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [6576] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
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9141
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/12/2021. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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David Whitehurst
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Address:
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1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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david.whitehurst@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)774-9180
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
