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Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation [9 VAC 25 ‑ 31]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes the procedures and requirements to be followed in connection with VPDES permits issued by the Board pursuant to the Clean Water Act and the State Water Control Law.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.15 (10 ) of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Section 402 of the Clean Water Act

40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122, 123, 124, 403 and 503
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 consistent procedures and requirements for the issuance of permits for discharges of pollutants through point sources to surface wastes of the Commonwealth in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of such waters.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Rebeccah W. Rochet, P.E   / Deputy Director, Division of Water Permitting
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: rebeccah.rochet@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)801-2950    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2024 40 CFR Part 136 Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2024.
Citation updates in response to consolidation of Stormwater regulations and revisions to the Code of Virginia
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2024.
Amendments to licensed operator requirements in response to Chapter 178 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2024.
2023 40 CFR Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/27/2024.
Amendment to CH31 in response to Chapter 276 of the 2023 Virginia Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2023.
Final Exempt CH 31 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 11/09/2022.
9VAC25-31 DMME Name Change and Section Recodification
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/27/2021.
Amend the regulation to correspond with federal NPDES regulations and corrections of technical and style language
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2020.
Incorporate Budget Bill Language on VPDES Schedules of Compliance
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/04/2019.
Abbreviated Public Notice Procedures for VPDES Industrial Minor Permits
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/14/2018.
40 CFR Annual Update 2017 and Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018.
Electronic Reporting Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/26/2017.
Amendments Related to Industrial Wastes to Address 2015 Legislation – Fees for Local Monitoring and Testing
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
VPDES Final Exempt Updates
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2014.
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Final Exempt
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/20/2013.
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.
2012 CFR Regulatory Update
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/30/2013.
2011 CFR Regulatory Update - Immediate Final Rule 2011
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/15/2012.
Amendment of Regulations Pertaining to Biosolids After Transfer from the Department of Health Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2013.
IFR - Citation to Solid Waste Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2011.
IFR - Chapter 252 of the 2011 Acts of Assembly Re: DMME
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2011.
Exempt Action to Conform to Federal Regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2010.
Implementation of HB 2558, Chapter 42 of the Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/30/2009.
Transfer of Regulations Pertaining to Biosolids to State Water Control Board
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2008.
Amendment of the VPDES Permit Regulation Regarding 316(b) of the Clean Water Act
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/14/2007.
Amendment - Complete Applications for Stormwater Discharges into a Local Watershed Protection District from New Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/14/2007.
Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/06/2006.
Amendment to Eliminate Construction and MS4 Storm Water Permitting Provisions of the Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/09/2005.
Amendment to Conform to Federal Regulation Amendments on CAFOs
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/17/2004.
Amendment of Sections 50 and 100 to conform to changes in State law.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2002.
VPDES Permit Regulation Amendment - 2000 CFR Update
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/15/2002.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/28/2001.
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulation - Exempt Action Conformance with Code of Virginia and Code of Federal Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/14/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
withdrawn
Final Stage withdrawn on 09/30/2013 before submission to the Registrar.
Plasticulture Operations Regulation - Initial Adoption NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/06/2010 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/10/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is