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18 Active / Under Development Chapters and 5 Inactive / Repealed Chapters
VAC Citation Chapter Title Last Activity Date
4 VAC 25‑11   Public Participation Guidelines Fast-Track Effective 3/31/2022
4 VAC 25‑20   Board of Coal Mining Examiners Certification Requirements Periodic Review Filed 4/4/2023
4 VAC 25‑31   Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining Final Effective 12/18/2024
4 VAC 25‑35   Certification Requirements for Mineral Miners Periodic Review Filed 4/4/2023
4 VAC 25‑40   Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining Fast-Track At Secretary's Office 4/9/2025
4 VAC 25‑60   Rules and Regulations Governing the Installation and Use of Automated Temporary Roof Support Systems Periodic Review Agency Completed 7/30/2020
4 VAC 25‑70   Rules and Regulations Governing Disruption of Communications in Mines Fast-Track Effective 3/31/2022
4 VAC 25‑90   Rules and Regulations Governing the Use of Diesel Powered Equipment in Underground Coal Mines Fast-Track Effective 3/31/2022
4 VAC 25‑101   Regulation Governing Vertical Ventilation Holes and Mining Near Gas and Oil Wells Fast-Track Effective 3/31/2022
4 VAC 25‑110   Rules and Regulations Governing Blasting in Surface Mining Operations Fast-Track Effective 3/31/2022
4 VAC 25‑120   Rules and Regulations Governing Installation and Use of Cabs and Canopies Periodic Review Agency Completed 7/30/2020
4 VAC 25‑125   Regulations Governing Coal Stockpiles and Bulk Storage and Handling Facilities Periodic Review Filed 4/4/2023
4 VAC 25‑130   Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations Fast-Track Stage Withdrawn 9/13/2024
4 VAC 25‑145   Regulations on the Eligibility of Certain Mining Operators to Perform Reclamation Projects Fast-Track Effective 3/31/2022
4 VAC 25‑150   Gas and Oil Regulation Periodic Review Filed 4/4/2023
4 VAC 25‑160   Virginia Gas and Oil Board Regulations Fast-Track Effective 7/17/2025
4 VAC 25‑165   Regulations Governing the Use of Arbitration to Resolve Coalbed Methane Gas Ownership Disputes Periodic Review Filed 4/4/2023
4 VAC 25‑170   Geothermal Energy Regulations Periodic Review Filed 4/4/2023