Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Energy
 
Board
Department of Energy
 
chapter
Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining [4 VAC 25 ‑ 40]
 
Action:
Blasting Guidance Manual DIBR Removal
Action 6916 / Stage 11007
Fast-Track Stage  
Documents
red ball Proposed Text 10/17/2025  11:41 am  
pdf Agency Background Document 10/17/2025   (modified 10/24/2025)    
pdf ORM Economic Review Form 10/17/2025    
pdf Attorney General Certification 10/27/2025    
pdf DPB Economic Impact Analysis 10/29/2025    
pdf Agency Response to EIA 11/7/2025    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 11/7/2025   

Status
Attorney General Review Submitted to OAG: 10/17/2025
 
Review Completed: 10/27/2025
 
Result: Certified
 
DPB Review
Submitted on 10/28/2025
Review Completed: 10/29/2025
Secretary Review Secretary of Commerce and Trade Review Completed: 11/5/2025
 
Governor's Review
ORM Review Completed: 11/7/2025
Governor Review Completed: 11/7/2025
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 11/7/2025
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Will be published on 12/1/2025   Volume: 42  Issue: 8
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 12/1/2025 and remain open through 12/31/2025
Effective Date 1/15/2026
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Larry Corkey  / Policy & Planning Manger
Address: Department of Energy 1100 Bank Street, 8th Floor
Richmond, 23219-3402
Email Address: larry.corkey@energy.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)692-3239    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
 

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Action 6916:
Blasting Guidance Manual DIBR Removal
 
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