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 9VAC25-870, Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulation. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation to allow for changes in the statewide permit fee schedule supporting the Virginia Stormwater Management Program in accordance with Item 337 L 2 of Chapter 552 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, which directs the board to amend or modify the existing statewide permit fee schedule so that the fees for the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities and municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permits are set at an amount representing no less than 60%, not to exceed 62%, of the direct costs for the administration, compliance, and enforcement of those permits.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 62.1-44.15:24 and 62.1-44.15:28 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: October 13, 2021.

Agency Contact: Andrew Hammond, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 698-4101, FAX (804) 698-4178, or email andrew.hammond@deq.virginia.gov.