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Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-30) [9 VAC 25 ‑ 840]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations specify minimum statewide standards to achieve the effective control of soil erosion, sediment, depoisition and nonagricultural precipitation runoff resulting from land-disturbing activities. The objective is to prevent the degradation of property, stream channels, waters and other natural resources in the Commonwealth. Land disturbing activities include, but are not limited to, clearing, grading, excavation and filling of land. These standards provide the basis for local erosion and sediment control programs adopted pursuant to the Erosion and Sediment and Control Law and also apply to land-disturbing activities carried out by state agencies.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.15 :51 et seq. of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Periodic Review Note regulation being repealed and requirements transferred to new CH 875 effective 7/1/2024
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Prevent the degradation of property, stream channels, waters and other natural resources in the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

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
Amendment in response to Chapters 48 and 49 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.
Consolidation of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Programs
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. Becomes effective on 07/01/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 840 Changes in Response to 2022 Legislative Changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022.
Amendments to the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (9VAC25-840) as a Result of the 2021 Special Session I of the General Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/29/2021.
9VAC25-840 SNR Name Change
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/29/2021.
Amend or modify the regulations to establish a fee schedule for conducting erosion and sediment control plan reviews for solar projects NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/13/2021.
2016 Acts of Assembly, Chapter 66 Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/17/2016.
Amendments to Address 2015 Legislation Related to Providing an Exemption for Routine Maintenance Pro
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/26/2015.
Incorporation of statutory changes related to reporting requirements
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2014.
Transfer of the Regulations to the State Water Control Board
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2013.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Adoption of a General Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit Regulation for Irrigation Reuse of Level A Reclaimed Water
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/17/2007