| Description | The regulation ensures orderly development of mineral resources now and in the future and minimizes the effect of mining on the environment. It is being repealed due to major revisions and reformatting changes and a new regulation is being developed to replace it. |
| State Authority | 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-180.3 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. To use environmentally sensitive mining methods and minimize the effects of mineral mining on the environment. 2. To reclaim land which has been mined for minerals. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Promulgation of the Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/11/2003. |
| Repeal of the Minerals Other Than Coal Surface Mining Regulations | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 02/20/2001 before DPB completed its review. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| To repeal the Minerals Other than Coal Surface Mining Regulations | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before the comment period ended. |