Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Board
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy


chapter
Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations [4 VAC 25 ‑ 130]
actions chapter information    Guidance Documents    Periodic Reviews
Current actions Latest Stage Status
CH 0130 Forms Only Revision for Mined Land Reclamation and Mineral Mining - -
Amendments pertaining to ownership and control, valid existing rights - -

Past actions Latest Stage Status
Amendments necessary to maintain consistency with recently revised federal regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/27/2013.
Amendments regarding review of decisions not to inspect or enforce and consistency with federal regulations on topsoil standards, revegetation standards, and water diversion design Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/18/2009.
Revision of permit fees for coal surface mining Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 8/8/2007.
Amendments regarding consistency with federal law on topsoil and revegetation standards and water diversion design. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 5/16/2007.
Amendments regarding the administrative hearing process, consistency with federal regulations, and civil penalties Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/4/2007.
Amend requirements for coal mine permit boundary markers and blasting near residences and occupied buildings Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/26/2006.
Reclamation Bond Release Procedures Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/12/2004.
Amendments to the Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations to incorporate changes made to the federal Office of Surface Mining regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/29/2004.
Amendments to the Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations to incorporate changes made to the federal Office of Surface Mining regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 5/10/2000.

Withdrawn actions Latest Stage Status
Amendments pertaining to self-bonding public participation and availability of records NOIRA Stage withdrawn before the Governor's office completed its review.
Amendments pertaining to ownership and control, valid existing rights -
Amendments pertaining to ownership and control, valid existing rights -
Amendments regarding ownership and control, valid existing rights, self-bonding, and other issues NOIRA Stage withdrawn before the Secretary's office completed its review.