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Regulations Governing Coal Stockpiles and Bulk Storage and Handling Facilities [4 VAC 25 ‑ 125]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The Regulations Governing Coal Stockpiles and Bulk Storage and Handling Facilities are designed to ensure the health and safety of mine workers where heavy equipment is used to handle coal and coal related materials on stockpiles and in other bulk material storage facilities with underlying feeders.
State Authority Sections 45.1-161.3 , 45.1-161.106 , 45.1-161.254 and 45.1-161.107
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 protect public health, safety and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (3) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
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.
To promulgate Regulations Governing Coal Stockpiles and Bulk Storage and Handling Facilities. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/25/2004.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
4/4/2023 Filed Pending
8/17/2018 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/16/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/11/2009 Agency Completed Retain As Is