Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Regulation Governing Vertical Ventilation Holes and Mining Near Gas and Oil Wells
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 101]
Chapter Information
| Description | To establish guidelines that govern drilling, equipping, and operating of vertical ventilation holes which are used to remove methane gas from underground coal mines and the practice of mining near or through vertical ventilation holes or gas wells. This regulation is being developed to replace the existing regulation that is being repealed. |
| State Authority | 45.1-161.3 , 45.1-161.106 , 45.1-161.121 , 45.1-161.254 and 45.1-161.292 |
| 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 establish guidelines that govern drilling, equipping, and operating of vertical ventilation holes which are used to remove methane gas from underground coal mines. 2. To establish safe practices when mining near or through vertical ventilation holes or gas wells. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Michael Skiffington / Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy 1100 Bank Street, 8th Floor Richmond, VA 23219-3402 |
| Email Address: | mike.skiffington@dmme.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 |
|---|---|---|
| To promulgate the Regulation Governing Vertical Ventilation Holes and Mining Near Gas and Oil Wells | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/18/2001. |
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2020 | Retain As Is | |
| 7/15/2015 | Retain As Is | |
| 4/19/2011 | Retain As Is | |
| 7/3/2007 | Retain As Is | |