Description | The Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations establish the general rules and technical requirements through which the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Division of Mined Land Reclamation implements the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979 (Chapter 19, Title 45.1, Code of Virginia) and the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.). |
State Authority | Virginia Code Sections 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation |
1. To protect the public health, safety and welfare through permitting, bonding, establishing coal surface mine operations and reclamation requirements. 2. To maintain primacy over the coal surface mining regulatory program. |
Meetings | See all meetings (25) 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 |
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Regulatory action to reflect updated reclamation plan to match practice of liens on land reclaimed. | Fast-Track | Attorney General review in progress. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Regulatory action to reflect updated reclamation plan to match practice of liens on land reclaimed. | Fast-Track | Stage withdrawn on 09/13/2024 prior to submitting for AG review. |
Amendments pertaining to self-bonding public participation and availability of records | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 11/18/2009 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
Amendments regarding ownership and control, valid existing rights, self-bonding, and other issues | Fast-Track | Stage withdrawn on 07/15/2009 before Attorney General's office completed its review. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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4/4/2023 Filed | Pending | |
2/25/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is |