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Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation [9 VAC 25 ‑ 32]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes the procedures and requirements to be followed in connection the VPA permits issued by the Board pursuant to the State Water Control Law.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.15 (10 ) of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority n/a
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect public health and/or safety 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 activities that involve the management of pollutants that may impact state waters by means other than point source discharges in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of such waters.
Meetings See all meetings (12) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Neil Zahradka 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: neil.zahradka@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)698-4102    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implementation of Chapter 209 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly (HB870) NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/23/2024.

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.
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.
Final Exempt CH 32 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 11/23/2022.
9VAC25-32 DMME Name Change
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/27/2021.
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.
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.
Amendments Related to Animal Feeding Operations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/02/2015.
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.
Amendment of Regulations Pertaining to Biosolids After Transfer from the Department of Health Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2013.
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.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment to Conform the Regulation to Federal Regulation Amendments Concerning CAFOs
Final Stage withdrawn on 04/13/2022 before submission to the Registrar.
Amendment to Conform the Regulation to Federal Regulation Amendments Concerning CAFOs Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 04/13/2022 after the Governor's office completed its review.
Plasticulture Operations Regulation - Initial Adoption NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/06/2010 after the comment period had ended.
Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit Regulation - Amendment NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 05/30/2001 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/6/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is