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State Water Control Board
 
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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 is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
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
25-800 - 2024 Amendment and Reissuance of the Existing General Permit Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. Becomes effective on 03/01/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 800 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.
Amend and Reissuance of General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2019.
Pesticide General Permit Amendment and Reissuance
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014.
General VPDES Permit for Pesticide Discharges
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/31/2011.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Adoption of Virginia Water Protection General Permit WP-5
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Proposed Stage withdrawn on 08/17/2007 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/19/2021 Agency Completed Amend