On August 29, the proposed stormwater management regulations were published in the Virginia Registrar, which brought them one step closer to completion. The public comment period ran from August 29, 2011 through September 12, 2011. Following the comment period, the regulations became effective on September 13, 2011. (For a summary on the development of the proposed stormwater management regulations, see our Field Notes archives: Vol. 19 No. 4, Vol. 19 No. 2, Vol. 18 No. 9, Vol. 17 No. 8, Vol. 17 No. 7, and Vol. 17 No. 6.)

To help you understand the regulations, Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI) has prepared a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the key components of the regulations (including Grandfathering, Water Quantity, Water Quality, and Offsite Compliance Options) and describes what they mean. The presentation can be found here.

For more information please contact Jennifer Brophy-Price, Bethany Bezak, or Mike Rolband.