| Action Summary | The Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy is amending 4VAC25-130, Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations. Sections dealing with valid existing rights and ownership and control of coal surface mining activities are being amended to maintain consistency with corresponding federal rules. A subsection containing definitions of terms is being eliminated and the definitions moved to a different section containing definitions for consolidation and internal consistency. These amendments will make the chapter more consistent with federal regulations, more accurate, easier to understand, and more aligned with standard agency practices. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [-1] |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Michael Skiffington / Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
Department of Energy 1100 Bank Street, 8th Floor Richmond, VA 23219-3402 |
| Email Address: | mike.skiffington@energy.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)692-3212 FAX: (804)692-3237 TDD: (800)828-1120 |