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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
Agency 50. Virginia Soil And Water Conservation Board
Chapter 20. Impounding Structure Regulations
1/14/2026

4VAC50-20-505. Conditional general permit for low hazard potential impounding structures.

A. During the review of any general permit for low hazard potential impounding structures issued in accordance with 4VAC50-20-502, should the director determine that the impounding structure has nonimminent deficiencies, the director may recommend that the board issue a conditional general permit for low hazard potential impounding structures.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of 4VAC50-20-503, the conditional general permit for low hazard potential impounding structures shall be for a maximum term of two years. This permit will allow the owner to continue normal operation and maintenance of the impounding structure and shall require that the owner correct the deficiencies on a schedule approved by the board.

C. A conditional general permit for low hazard potential impounding structures may be extended provided that the owner submits a written request justifying an extension, the amount of time needed to comply with the requirements set out in the current conditional permit for low hazard potential impounding structures, and any required fees. The owner must have demonstrated substantial and continual progress toward meeting the requirements of the conditional permit for low hazard potential impounding structures in order to receive an extension.

D. Once the deficiencies are corrected, the board shall issue a general permit for low hazard potential impounding structures when the impounding structure meets the requirements of 4VAC50-20-502.

Statutory Authority

§ 10.1-605.3 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 9, eff. January 14, 2026.

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