Department of Energy
Department of Energy
Rules and Regulations Governing Installation and Use of Cabs and Canopies
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 120]
Chapter Information
| 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 |
| 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 provide effective protection from falling roof rock for underground face mobile equipment operators. 2. To encourage more productive mines. |
| Meetings |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |