9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-870-51
Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024
Section 9VAC25-870-51 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2024] Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act land-disturbing activityA. In order to protect the quality of state waters and to control the discharge of stormwater pollutants from land-disturbing activities, runoff associated with Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act land-disturbing activities shall be regulated by localities subject to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act or, in the case of state and federal agency projects, the department. In regulating such land-disturbing activities in accordance with subsection B of this section, localities shall have the same authority and responsibilities as set forth in these regulations for VSMP authorities.B. After June 30, 2014, such land-disturbing activities shall not require completion of a registration statement or require coverage under the General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities but shall be subject to the following technical criteria and program and administrative requirements: 1. An erosion and sediment control plan consistent with the requirements of the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law and regulations must be designed and implemented during land disturbing activities. Prior to land disturbance, this plan must be approved by either the VESCP authority or the department in accordance with the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law and attendant regulations.2. A stormwater management plan consistent with the requirements of the Virginia Stormwater Management Act and regulations must be designed and implemented during the land-disturbing activity. The stormwater management plan shall be developed and submitted in accordance with 9VAC25-870-55. Prior to land disturbance, this plan must be approved by the VSMP authority.3. Exceptions may be requested in accordance with 9VAC25-870-57.4. Long-term maintenance of stormwater management facilities shall be provided for and conducted in accordance with 9VAC25-870-58.5. Water quality design criteria in 9VAC25-870-63 shall be applied to the site.6. Water quality compliance shall be achieved in accordance with 9VAC25-870-65.7. Channel protection and flood protection shall be achieved in accordance with 9VAC25-870-66 or as permitted by subsection B of 9VAC25-870-52.8. Offsite compliance options in accordance with 9VAC25-870-69 shall be available to Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act land-disturbing activities.9. Such land-disturbing activities shall be subject to the design storm and hydrologic methods set out in 9VAC25-870-72, linear development controls in 9VAC25-870-76, and criteria associated with stormwater impoundment structures or facilities in 9VAC25-870-85.9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-870-51
Derived From Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 24, eff. 7/1/2014; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 04, eff. 11/14/2018; Repealed, Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 8, eff. 7/1/2024.Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15:28 of the Code of Virginia; Chapters 68 and 758 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly.