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Agency
Department of Energy
Board
Department of Energy
 
chapter
Virginia Gas and Oil Board Regulations [4 VAC 25 ‑ 160]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation governs the conservation of the Commonwealth's gas and oil resources and protection of the correlative rights of gas and oil owners.
State Authority 45.1-361.15
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 foster the development, production, and utilization of gas and oil resources.

2. To safeguard the environment, safety and welfare of the public.
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 as the result of periodic review Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/27/2017.
Amendments regarding the regulations of the Virginia Gas and Oil Board Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2012.
Promulgation of the Virginia Gas and Oil Board Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2003.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
4/4/2023 Filed Pending
9/20/2016 Agency Completed Amend
12/12/2007 Agency Completed Amend