9VAC25-910-30: Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a general permit for the use of the surficial aquifer in the Eastern Shore Groundwater Management Area under the provisions of 9VAC25-610. Applications for coverage under this general permit shall be processed for approval or denial by the board. Coverage or application denial by the board shall constitute the general permit action and shall follow all provisions in the Ground Water Management Act of 1992 (§ 62.1-254 et seq. of the Code of Virginia), except for the public comment and participation provisions, from which each general permit action is exempt.