| Description | Regulations implementing 2009 law (Acts of Assembly, ch. 220) by setting performance and horizontal setback requirements for onsite sewage systems, in protection of public health. |
| State Authority | Sec. 32.1-163.6 , as amended by Acts of Assembly, ch. 220 (2009 ) . |
| Federal Authority | n/a |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To implement the law and provide the most reasonable and effective means of regulating onsite sewage systems so that public health and the environment are protected in Virginia. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Lance Gregory / Director, Div'n of Onsite Sewage, Water Svcs . . . |
| Address: |
109 Governor St. Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | lance.gregory@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)864-7491 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Requirements for Repairs and Voluntary Upgrades of Systems with Direct Dispersal | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/17/2017. |
| Action to Adopt Regulations for Alternative Onsite Sewage Systems | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/07/2011. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 04/14/2022 after the comment period had ended. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2024 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 12/29/2015 Agency Completed | Amend | |