Action:
Amend Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations to include a reporting requirement for all septic systems taken off-line and connected to sewage collection systems - see action summary concerning NOIRA comment period extension
Action 6231
General Information
| Action Summary |
The intent of this regulatory action is to require reporting by wastewater utilities of all septic systems (or other on-site sewage disposal systems) taken off-line and connected to sewage collection systems. The goal of this new regulatory requirement is to ensure a more accurate count of nutrient reductions resulting from septic systems connected to sewer, which will assist with tracking the Commonwealth’s progress towards water quality goals, including Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration goals. The 30 day public comment period on the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) for the Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations (9VAC25-790) began September 11, 2023 and ended on October 11, 2023. Due to issues with an email address not receiving comments for part of the comment period, the comment period was extended until December 6, 2023- See the following general notice for more information: https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewNotice.cfm?gnid=2700 |
| 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 [7661] |
| 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 |
Status |
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9993
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/11/2023. |
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10401
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/20/2024. |
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10728
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/30/2025. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Morgan Emanuel
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Regulatory and Guidance Analyst
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Address:
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P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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morgan.emanuel@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)494-9635
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