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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 9. Environment
Agency 25. State Water Control Board
Chapter 875. Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation
11/21/2024

9VAC25-875-760. Soil erosion control and stormwater management for land-disturbing activities.

The department shall act as a VESMP where state agencies and federal entities have not submitted standards and specifications to the department for approval. When a state agency or federal entity submits a soil erosion control and stormwater management plan (ESM plan) for a project, land disturbance shall not commence until the department has reviewed and approved the plan and has issued permit coverage when it is required in accordance with § 62.1-44.15:34 of the Code of Virginia.

1. The department shall not approve an ESM plan submitted by a state agency or federal entity for a project involving a land-disturbing activity (i) in any locality that has not adopted a local program with more stringent ordinances than those of the state program or (ii) in multiple jurisdictions with separate local programs, unless the plan is consistent with the requirements of the state program.

2. The department shall not approve an ESM plan submitted by a state agency or federal entity for a project involving a land-disturbing activity in one locality with a local program with more stringent ordinances than those of the state program, unless the plan is consistent with the requirements of the local program.

3. If onsite changes occur, the state agency or federal entity shall submit an amended ESM plan to the department.

4. The state agency or federal entity responsible for the land-disturbing activity shall ensure compliance with the approved ESM plan. As necessary, the department shall provide project oversight and enforcement.

Statutory Authority

§ 62.1-44.15:28 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 8, eff. July 1, 2024.

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