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Board of Coal Mining Examiners Certification Requirements [4 VAC 25 ‑ 20]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The regulation is to ensure that miners are certified to perform specialized tasks required to mine coal in coal mines.
State Authority Virginia Code Sections 45.1-161.28 , 45.1-161.29 , 45.1-161.34
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 1. To ensure that miners are certified and perform tasks required to mine coal safely and knowledgeably.

2. To provide for the health and safety of persons and property on or near the mines.

3. To provide a pool of qualified mining employees.

4. To encourage productive coal mines.
Meetings See all meetings (2) 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.
Clarifying amendments regarding underground and surface mine certifications Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/19/2017.
Amendments to reduce regulatory burden on applicants for certification in advanced first aid instruc Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2013.
Clarification of right to representation in formal hearings before the Board
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/04/2007.
Amend the Board of Coal Mining Examiners Certification Requirements (4 VAC 25-20)to incorporate the Administrative Process Act and executive order changes as a result of the periodic review. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/25/2004.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
4/4/2023 Filed Pending
8/5/2011 Agency Completed Amend
8/30/2000 Agency Completed Amend