| Description | The regulation is to ensure that miners are certified to perform specialized tasks required to mine coal in coal mines. |
| State Authority | Virginia Code Sections 45.1-161.28 , 45.1-161.29 , 45.1-161.34 |
| 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 ensure that miners are certified and perform tasks required to mine coal safely and knowledgeably. 2. To provide for the health and safety of persons and property on or near the mines. 3. To provide a pool of qualified mining employees. 4. To encourage productive coal mines. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter. |
| 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. |
| Clarifying amendments regarding underground and surface mine certifications | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/19/2017. |
| Amendments to reduce regulatory burden on applicants for certification in advanced first aid instruc | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2013. |
Clarification of right to representation in formal hearings before the Board
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/04/2007. |
| Amend the Board of Coal Mining Examiners Certification Requirements (4 VAC 25-20)to incorporate the Administrative Process Act and executive order changes as a result of the periodic review. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/25/2004. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2023 Filed | Pending | |
| 8/5/2011 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 8/30/2000 Agency Completed | Amend | |