Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Regulations Governing the Use of Arbitration to Resolve Coalbed Methane Gas Ownership Disputes
[4 VAC 25 ‑ 165]
Chapter Information
| Description | This regulation implements the arbitration process created by the General Assembly to help resolve disputes over ownership of coalbed methane gas. |
| State Authority | 45.1-361.15 and :45.1-361.22 1 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | N/A |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | The goal of this regulation is to clearly establish the parameters of the arbitration process. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New regulation to administer arbitration process for coalbed methane gas ownership disputes | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/19/2013. |
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2018 | Retain As Is | |