Department of Energy
Department of Energy
Regulations on the Eligibility of Certain Mining Operators to Perform Reclamation Projects
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 145]
Chapter Information
| Description | The regulation enables the Director to allow experienced coal surface mining operators meeting certain eligibility requirements to bid on contracts for reclamation projects under the Division of Mined Land Reclamation's Abandoned Mine Land Program. Those eligible operators would be excused from the licensing requirements of Title 54.1 "Professions and Occupations" of the Code of Virginia. |
| State Authority | Virginia Code Sections 45.1-260 , 45.1-261.1 , 45.1-263 |
| 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 |
To protect public health, safety and welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To provide flexibility for surface coal mining operators to bid on contracts for reclamation projects under the Division of Mined Land Reclamation's Abandoned Mine Land Program. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| 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. |
| Technical changes as the result of periodic review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/19/2012. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 12/21/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 4/19/2011 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 9/7/2007 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |