# 9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-20: 9VAC25-31-20. Purpose

> Virginia · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_20

## Section

- **Citation:** 9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-20
- **Heading:** 9VAC25-31-20. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 9 Environment / Agency 25 State Water Control Board / Chapter 31 / 9VAC25-31-20

## Text

This chapter delineates the procedures and requirements to be followed in connection with VPDES permits issued by the department or a general permit issued as a regulation adopted by the board pursuant to the Clean Water Act and the State Water Control Law.

## Nearby sections

- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-10 9VAC25-31-10. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_10.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-15 9VAC25-31-15. Permit rationale](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_15.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-20 9VAC25-31-20. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_20.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-25 9VAC25-31-25. Applicability of incorporated references based on the dates that they became effective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_25.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-30 9VAC25-31-30. Federal effluent guidelines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_30.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-40 9VAC25-31-40. Exclusions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_40.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-50 9VAC25-31-50. Prohibitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_50.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-60 9VAC25-31-60. Effect of a permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_60.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-70 9VAC25-31-70. Continuation of expiring permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_70.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-80 9VAC25-31-80. Confidentiality of information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_80.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-90 9VAC25-31-90. Guidance documents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_90.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-100 9VAC25-31-100. Application for a permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_100.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-110 9VAC25-31-110. Signatories to permit applications and reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_110.md)
- [9 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-120 9VAC25-31-120. Stormwater discharges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_9_25_31_120.md)

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