TITLE 9. ENVIRONMENT

STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to consider amending 9VAC25-194, Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Vehicle Wash Facilities and Laundry Facilities. This regulatory action is needed to amend and reissue the existing Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Vehicle Wash Facilities and Laundry Facilities. This general permit establishes limitations, monitoring requirements, and other special conditions for point source discharge of wastewater from vehicle wash facilities (primarily car wash and rental car businesses, car and truck dealerships, local or government fleet vehicle and equipment washing) and laundry facilities to surface waters in order to maintain surface water quality. The existing general permit expires on December 31, 2027, and must be amended and reissued to cover existing and new wastewater discharges from such sites.

In addition, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, DEQ is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; § 402 of the Clean Water Act; 40 CFR Parts 122, 123, and 124.

Public Comment Deadline: March 11, 2026.

Agency Contact: Azra Bilalagic, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 584-6674, or email azra.bilalagic@deq.virginia.gov.