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Department of Energy
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Department of Energy
 
chapter
Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations [4 VAC 25 ‑ 130]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations establish the general rules and technical requirements through which the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Division of Mined Land Reclamation implements the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979 (Chapter 19, Title 45.1, Code of Virginia) and the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.).
State Authority Virginia Code Sections 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1. To protect the public health, safety and welfare through permitting, bonding, establishing coal surface mine operations and reclamation requirements.

2. To maintain primacy over the coal surface mining regulatory program.
Meetings See all meetings (25) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
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
Telephone: (804)692-3212    FAX: (804)692-3237    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory action to reflect updated reclamation plan to match practice of liens on land reclaimed. -
Amendments pertaining to ownership and control, valid existing rights -

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory action to reflect agency name change and recodification of Title 45.1 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/31/2022.
Amendments necessary to maintain consistency with recently revised federal regulations.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/27/2013.
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 03/18/2009.
Revision of permit fees for coal surface mining
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/08/2007.
Amendments regarding consistency with federal law on topsoil and revegetation standards and water diversion design.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/16/2007.
Amendments regarding the administrative hearing process, consistency with federal regulations, and civil penalties Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/04/2007.
Amend requirements for coal mine permit boundary markers and blasting near residences and occupied buildings Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/26/2006.
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.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/29/2004.
Amendments to the Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations to incorporate changes made to the federal Office of Surface Mining regulations.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/10/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory action to reflect updated reclamation plan to match practice of liens on land reclaimed.
CH 0130 Forms Only Revision for Mined Land Reclamation and Mineral Mining
Amendments pertaining to self-bonding public participation and availability of records NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 11/18/2009 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 on 05/06/2009 before the Secretary's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
4/4/2023 Filed Pending
2/25/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is