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| Description | The regulation protects persons operating self-propelled mobile equipment at the face of coal mines from roof falls. |
| State Authority | Virginia Code Sections 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-161.106 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. To provide effective protection from falling roof rock for underground face mobile equipment operators. 2. To encourage more productive mines. |
| Meetings |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/8/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 7/14/2011 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/28/2007 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |