Code of Virginia - Title 45.1 Mines And Mining - Chapter 14.5 Requirements Applicable To Underground Mineral Mines
- 45.1-161.293 Scope of chapter
This chapter shall be applicable to the operation of any underground mineral mine in the Commonwealth, and shall supplement the provisions of Chapter 14.4:1 (§ ...
- 45.1-161.294 Regulations governing conditions and practices at underground mineral mines
A. The Director shall promulgate rules and regulations, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act, ...
- 45.1-161.295 Standards for regulations
In promulgating rules and regulations pursuant to § 45.1-161.294, the Director shall consider: 1. Standards utilized and generally recognized by the underground mineral mining industry; ...
- 45.1-161.296 Mining in proximity to gas and oil wells
A. The Director shall promulgate regulations requiring licensed operators to notify, and in appropriate circumstances obtain the consent of, the Director prior to removing minerals ...
- 45.1-161.297 Flame safety lamps
Flame safety lamps shall not be used for detecting methane. The Director shall determine whether flame safety lamps shall constitute approved devices for detecting oxygen ...
- 45.1-161.298 Transportation of miners
A. The Director shall promulgate regulations regarding (i) the carrying of tools by miners on man-trips; (ii) the riding of miners, except the motorman and ...
- 45.1-161.299 Bare wires and cables
A. The Director shall promulgate regulations requiring bare wires, and cables other than ground wires, grounded power wires, and trailing cables to be supported by ...
- 45.1-161.300 Use of track as electrical power conductor
A. The Director shall promulgate regulations regarding the bonding, welding, or securing of rails and track switches where track is used to conduct electrical power. ...
- 45.1-161.301 Disconnecting switches
A. The Director shall promulgate regulations requiring the installation of disconnecting switches underground in all main power circuits at appropriate locations. B. Until the final ...
- 45.1-161.302 Respiratory equipment and ear protectors
A. The Director shall promulgate regulations requiring (i) miners exposed for short periods to hazards from inhalation of gas, dust, or fumes to wear approved ...
- 45.1-161.303 Fire precautions in transportation of mining equipment
A. The Director shall promulgate regulations requiring fire precautions be taken when mining equipment is transported underground in proximity to energized trolley wires or trolley ...
Last modified: April 3, 2009