Title of Regulation: 9VAC25-260. Water Quality Standards (amending 9VAC25-260-400, 9VAC25-260-420, 9VAC25-260-440, 9VAC25-260-510).

Statutory Authority: § 62.1-44.15 of the Code of Virginia; Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1251 et seq.); 40 CFR 131.

Effective Date: November 24, 2021.

On December 9, 2020, the State Water Control Board adopted revisions to the water quality standards in 9VAC25-260-400, 9VAC25-260-420, 9VAC25-260-440, and 9VAC25-260-510. These revisions designate portions of four waterbodies as public water supplies. The amendments were published in final form on June 7, 2021, in Volume 37, Issue 21 of the Virginia Register of Regulations (37:21 VA.R. 3354-3358 June 7, 2021) to be effective upon filing notice of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval with the Registrar of Regulations. The State Water Control Board has received a letter from Catherine A. Libertz, EPA Region III Water Division Director, dated November 10, 2021, approving the amendments, and filed notice with the Registrar.

Copies are available by calling toll free at 1-800-592-5482 ext. 4121 or local at 804-698-4121; by written request to David Whitehurst, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218; or by email request to david.whitehurst@deq.virginia.gov.

Agency Contact: David Whitehurst, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone 804-698-4121, FAX 804-698-4178, or email david.whitehurst@deq.virginia.gov.