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Department of Environmental Quality
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State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permit Regulation for Vehicle Wash Facilities and Laundry Facilities [9 VAC 25 ‑ 194]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes a general permit governing the discharge of wastewater from car wash facilities to surface waters.
State Authority Section 62.1-44.15 (10 ) of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Section 402 of the Clean Water Act

40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122, 123 and 124
Periodic Review Note Regulation amended with effective date 1/1/2023.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To establish consistent procedures and requirements for the issuance of VPDES permits to discharge pollutants from vehicle waste facilities and laundry facilities in order to effectuate the proper and comprehensive protection of state waters.
Meetings See all meetings (14) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Rebeccah W. Rochet, P.E   / Deputy Director, Division of Water Permitting
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone: (804)801-2950    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2024 40 CFR Part 136 Reference Update/Methods Update Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. Becomes effective on 12/18/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 194 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/02/2023.
Amend and Reissue the Existing General Permit Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2023.
25-194 Amend Regulation and Reissue General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/16/2017.
Amend and Reissue Car Wash GP Regulation & Repeal Laundry GP (840)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/16/2012.
Amendment of Regulation and Reissuance of General Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/17/2006.
Amendment/Reissuance of General VPDES Permit for Car Wash Facilities
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2002.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
7/2/2020 Agency Completed Amend