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 |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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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 | |
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6/20/2018 | Retain As Is |