Department of Energy
Department of Energy
Rules and Regulations Governing the Installation and Use of Automated Temporary Roof Support Systems
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 60]
Chapter Information
| Description | The regulation serves to protect miners from unsupported roof falls before permanent roof supports are installed in a newly mined area of an underground coal mine. |
| State Authority | Virginia Code Sections 45.1-161.3 , 45.1-161.106 , 45.1-161.114 |
| 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 for the safety of persons assigned to install permanent roof support at the mine by reducing the risk of accident or injury from fall of roof material. 2. To encourage more productive coal 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 |
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| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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| 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 | |