Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Discharges Resulting from the Application of Pesticides to Surface Waters
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 800]

Chapter Information
Description | Establishes requirements for discharges to surface waters from pesticides applied directly to surface waters to control pests, and/or applied to control pests that are present in or over, including near, surface waters. |
State Authority | Section 62.1-44.15 (10 ) of the Code of Virginia |
Federal Authority | Section 402 of the Clean Water Act |
Periodic Review Note | result of Aug 2020 review was to reissue/amend regulation. |
Exempt from APA | Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. Exempt Citation: 2.2-4006 A 8 of the APA |
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 VPDES permits for the discharge from pesticides applied directly to surface waters to control pests, and/or applied to control pests that are present in or over, including near, surface waters in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of state waters. |
Meetings | See all meetings (19) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | Peter Sherman |
Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
Email Address: | peter.sherman@deq.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)659-2666 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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25-800 - 2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing General Permit Regulation
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Final | Stage complete. Becomes effective on 03/01/2024. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Final Exempt CH 800 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022. |
Amend and Reissuance of General Permit
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2019. |
Pesticide General Permit Amendment and Reissuance
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014. |
General VPDES Permit for Pesticide Discharges
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/31/2011. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Adoption of Virginia Water Protection General Permit WP-5
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Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 08/17/2007 after the comment period had ended. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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8/19/2021 Agency Completed | Amend |