| Description | The regulations establish general and specific rules for prospecting permits, mining permits, bonds, operation and reclamation procedures, haulage ways, revegetation and other matters related to coal surface mining for both surface and underground and underground coal mining operations. |
| State Authority | Virginia Code Sections 45.1-161.3 , 45.1-200 , and 45.1-220.3 |
| 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 get all interim permits released or converted to Chapter 19 permits. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal of interim coal surface mining regulations | - | |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Action to repeal obsolete regulations as the result of actions taken by the 2013 General Assembly.
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/29/2013. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal of interim coal surface mining regulations | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 05/23/2007 before DPB completed its review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2009 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |