Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Energy
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Department of Energy
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations Governing the Installation and Use of Automated Temporary Roof Support Systems [4 VAC 25 ‑ 60]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The regulation serves to protect miners from unsupported roof falls before permanent roof supports are installed in a newly mined area of an underground coal mine.
State Authority Virginia Code Sections 45.1-161.3 , 45.1-161.106 , 45.1-161.114
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 provide for the safety of persons assigned to install permanent roof support at the mine by reducing the risk of accident or injury from fall of roof material.

2. To encourage more productive coal mines.
Meetings

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
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Past Actions
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Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
7/30/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/8/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/14/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/28/2007 Agency Completed Retain As Is