| Description | The regulation sets forth requirements for operation and maintenance, ventilation, air quality, fire protection, and fuel for diesel engines being used in underground coal mining. |
| State Authority | Virginia Code Sections 45.1-161.3 , 45.1-161.106 , 45.1-161.206 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1.) To reduce the exposure of underground coal miners to the harmful constituents of diesel exhaust. 2.) To provide for safe operation of underground diesel powered equipment. 3.) To provide for safe storage and handling of diesel fuel in underground coal mines. 4.) To encourage more 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. |
| Technical amendments resulting from periodic review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/19/2012. |
| Amendments to Existing Regulation | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/18/2001. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to Existing Regulation | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before the comment period ended. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 12/21/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 4/19/2011 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 9/28/2007 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |