9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-875-350

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024

Section 9VAC25-875-350 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Variances

A variance to waive or modify any of the erosion and sediment control requirements of Article 2 (9VAC25-874-540 et seq.) of Part V (9VAC25-875-470 et seq.) of this chapter that are deemed inappropriate or too restrictive for site conditions may be requested from the VESCP authority under these conditions:

1. At the time of plan submission, an applicant may request a variance to become part of the approved erosion and sediment control plan. The applicant shall explain the reasons for requesting variances in writing. Specific variances which are allowed by the authority shall be documented in the plan; or

2. During construction, the person responsible for implementing the approved plan may request a variance in writing from the authority. The authority shall respond in writing either approving or disapproving such a request. If the authority does not approve a variance within 10 days of receipt of the request, the request shall be considered to be disapproved. Following disapproval, the applicant may resubmit a variance request with additional documentation.

9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-875-350

Derived from 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.