Previous Regulations and Rescinded GMPs (Policy)

PREVIOUS REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

Below are links to previous versions of the Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations, Sewerage Regulations, and agency guidance documents on sewage system installations that pre-date the regulations.

1915–   —1945—  —1950VDH Sewage Treatment Plants 195719651966 Regulations  —1968–    —1971—  —1982 Part 1

1982 Part 2

 

RESCINDED GMPs

Below is a list of rescinded GMPs . For a list of current Guidance Memorandum and Policies for the onsite sewage and water services program, please visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/gmps-policy-product-approvals/. For information on product approvals please visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/onsite-sewage-water-services/onsite-sewage-system-septic-system-component-approvals/.

Rescinded GMP #

Description

Attachments

Date Rescinded

2015-01 Onsite Sewage Application Expectations and Requirements 10/16/2017
2004-01 Revision to House Bill 930 Implementation  10/16/2017
2011-02 Guidelines for Voluntary Upgrades to Alternative Discharge Sewage Systems 10/16/2017
1 Enforcement of the Well Regulations

12/7/2010

4 Approved Aerobic Treatment Units

12/4/1992

9 Generic Plans for Accessible Intermittent and Recirculating Sand Filters

7/14/1993

12 Approved Aerobic Treatment Units

3/2/1993

14 Non-Licensed Well Drillers Enforcement

4/1/2002

15 Aerob-A-Jet Model 100 Sewage Aeration System

12/7/2010

17 Plan Review and Evaluation Process for Type II and III Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

1/13/2009

19 Approved Aerobic Treatment Units

3/18/1993

20 Variances to the Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations

7/1/2000

21 Aerobic Treatment Unit Update

4/16/1993

22 Aerobic Treatment Unit Update

5/6/1993

23 Jet ATU Maintenance Agreement

12/8/2010

25 ATU Approval Update

5/10/1995

33 Generic Plans for Sand Filters

8/13/2008

37 Approved Bentonite Grout Materials

3/24/1994

41 Using New or Unconventional Methods, Processes and Equipment Where Conventional Onsite Sewage System Has Failed

12/8/2010

43 Procedure for Applying for an Experimental Permit Under Section 2.25 of the Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations

12/8/2010

44 Approved Bentonite Grout Materials

6/29/1994

46 Fee Collection for Conditional Permit Applications

12/8/2010

50 Permit Review

12/8/2010

51 Procedure for Prioritizing Applications for Onsite Sewage Disposal System Construction Permits and Certification Letters Under the Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations

1/1/2015

52 Procedure for Issuing Certification Letters in Lieu of Sewage Disposal System Construction Permits Under the Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations; Validity and Renewal of Permits

8/20/2008

56 Approved Bentonite Grout Materials

3/1995

58 Notices of Violation

12/8/2010

59 Rescission of the Policy on Grandfather Clause

4/19/1995

60 Fees for Closed-loop Heat Pump Wells

7/13/2009

60.A Revised Fees for Closed-loop Geothermal Wells

8/16/2012

64 Approval of Infiltrator and Envirochamber

7/22/1999

66 Section 1.7 of the Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations, Grandfather Clause. Background

9/18/2002

67 Waiver of Experimental for Perc-Rite Drip Disposal System

5/13/1997

68 Aerobic Treatment Unit Update

6/18/1997

69 Experimental Protocol for Puraflo Peat Filter Treatment System

3/19/1996

71 Contracting with Authorized Onsite Soil Evaluators

12/8/2010

75 Permanent Pump and Haul – General Permit

12/17/2008

78 Variances from the Use of High Rate Sandfilters

12/7/2010

79 Revised Experimental Protocol for Puraflo Peat Filter Treatment System.

2/12/1998

85 Aquarobic Filter Bed Approval

5/1/2000

86 CULTEC Chamber System

7/22/1999

87 Perc-Rite Drip Disposal

4/21/1999

88 Whitewater Filter/Drip System

4/21/1999

90 ATU Approval Update

9/18/2002

91 Tire Chip Aggregate

8/15/2006

93 Revised Puraflo Peat System Policy

1/19/2001

96 Generic Drip Disposal Policy

8/3/2000

97 Pretreatment Variance
99 Interim Procedure to Qualify a CPSS as an Authorized Onsite Soil Evaluator

12/8/2010

100 Interim Policy for AOSEs, PEs, and Other Consultants

7/16/2004

101

 

102

Large Subsurface Wastewater Systems, Mass Drainfields

Gravel-less Systems

5/12/2016

11/16/2005

103 Amendments to GMP 100
105 Aquarobic Filter Bed Letter

3/1/2007

107 Generic Drip Disposal Policy

1/2/2014

112.A Puraflo Treatment and Dispersal System System Status

Frequently Asked Questions About GMPs 112.A, 114.A, 118.A, 144 and 145

5/13/2009

113 AOSE Courtesy Copies of Approvals and Denials

1/1/2015

114.A Advantex Treatment and Dispersal System System Status

Frequently Asked Questions About GMPs 112.A, 114.A, 118.A, 144 and 145

5/13/2009

115 VDH Onsite Quality Review Process Cover Letter

12/8/2010

116 Design of Gravel-less Systems to Manufacturer’s Specifications Appendix A:  Warranty, Notice of Substitution, and Waiver of Liability

Substitution System Comparison Chart

1/2/2014

117 Fee Revisions

7/1/2008

118.A Ecoflo Treatment and Dispersal System System Status

Frequently Asked Questions About GMPs 112.A, 114.A, 118.A, 144 and 145

5/13/2009

119 Emergency Suspension of Portions of the Private Well Regulations

12/8/2010

121 MOU between VDH and DPOR

12/8/2010

122 Proprietary System Modifications

9/23/2014

124 House Bill 930 Implementation

10/15/2004

125 Exemption to the Practice of Engineering

8/13/2008

126.A Revised AOSE Implementation Manual Cover Page
Attachment 1:  GMP Form List
Attachment 2:  Announcement
Attachment 3:  Change Log for GMP 126.A

7/30/2009

126.B Standard for Applications With Supporting Documents from the Private Sector

1/1/2015

127 Use of Proprietary Materials, Methods, and Products Designed to Replace Gravel in Absorption Trenches Substitution System Comparison Chart

1/2/2014

135 General Approval for the Use of Proprietary, Non-Gravel Systems at Manufacturer’s Specifications for Trench Drainfields at 25% Reduction Appendix A:  Warranty, Notice of Substitution, and Waiver of Liability

Substitution System Comparison Chart

1/2/2014

135A Interim Guidance to Implement the

Interim Guidance to Implement the Emergency Regulations for Gravelless Material and Drip Dispersal

 Attachment 1:  List of Approved Gravelless Material

Attachment 2:  Frequently Asked Questions

3/18/16

143 Disposal of Spent Peat Media

5/14/2014

144 Bio-COIR Treatment and Dispersal System System Status

Frequently Asked Questions About GMPs 112.A, 114.A, 118.A, 144 and 145

5/13/2009

145 Eco-Pure Treatment and Dispersal System System Status

Frequently Asked Questions About GMPs 112.A, 114.A, 118.A, 144 and 145

5/13/2009

146 Interim Guidance for House Bill 1166

10/6/2015

       147

Interim Policy to Implement Section 448 of the Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations (GMP-147) Rescinded

Prior Clarifications

Frequently Asked Questions

NEIWPCC Study

Evaluation Ongoing

Evaluation Completed

Application for Listing

5/13/2016

149 Interim Guidelines to Implement HB 1788 of the 2009 General Assembly Session, an Act to Amend Title 15.2-2157 of the Code of Virginia

12/9/2010

152 Guidelines to Implement HB 2188 of the 2009 General Assembly Session, and Act to Amend Title 32.1-164 of the Code of Virginia Regarding Survey Plats

1/1/2015

Last Updated: May 30, 2023