Article 1. Definitions, Purpose, and Applicability
9VAC25-875-40. Definitions.
For the purposes of this part only, the following words and terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Act" means the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act (VESMA), Article 2.3 (§ 62.1-44.15:24 et seq.) of Chapter 3.1 of Title 62.1 of the Code of Virginia.
"Development" means land disturbance and the resulting landform associated with the construction of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreation, transportation, or utility facilities or structures or the clearing of land for nonagricultural or nonsilvicultural purposes. The regulation of discharges from development, for purposes of stormwater management, does not include the exclusions found in 9VAC25-875-860.
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.
9VAC25-875-50. Purpose.
The purpose of this part is to provide the framework for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of the VESMA. This part delineates the roles and responsibilities associated with a locality's VESMP and the department's VSMP. This part also establishes the department’s procedures for approving the administration of a VESMP authority and includes the department’s oversight authority over a VESMP.
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.
9VAC25-875-60. Applicability.
This part is applicable to:
1. Any local government that administers a VESMP;
2. The department that administers a VESMP and VSMP; and
3. The department in its administrative oversight of VESMPs.
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.