§ 45.1-361.2. Regulation of coal surface mining not affected by chapter
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the powers of the Director relating to coal surface mining operations and reclamation. The provisions of Chapters 17 (§ 45.1-198 et seq.) and 19 (§ 45.1-226 et seq.) of this title, including but not limited to requirements for permits and bonds, shall apply to gas, oil, or geophysical operations located on areas for which a coal surface mining permit is in effect and shall be in addition to the requirements for gas, oil, or geophysical operations set forth in this chapter, except that well work and the operation of pipelines on areas which have been reclaimed by the surface mine operator or the Director shall be treated as postmining uses. The Director shall give special consideration to the development and promulgation of variances from the postmining use requirements of Chapter 19 of this title for gas, oil, or geophysical operations; however, all such variances shall be consistent with the provisions of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979 (§ 45.1-226 et seq.).
(1982, c. 347, § 45.1-289; 1984, c. 590; 1990, c. 92.)
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