Code of Virginia - Title 45.1 Mines And Mining - Chapter 14.6 Requirements Applicable To Surface Mineral Mining

• 45.1-161.304 Scope of chapter
  This chapter shall be applicable to the operation of any surface mineral mine in the Commonwealth, and shall supplement the provisions of Chapter 14.4:1 (§ ...
• 45.1-161.305 Regulations governing conditions and practices at surface mineral mines
  A. The Director shall promulgate rules and regulations, in accordance with Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act, necessary to ensure ...
• 45.1-161.306 Standards for regulations
  In promulgating rules and regulations pursuant to § 45.1-161.305, the Director shall consider: 1. Standards utilized and generally recognized by the surface mineral mining industry; ...
• 45.1-161.307 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 ...
• 45.1-161.308 Respiratory equipment
  A. The Director shall promulgate regulations requiring miners exposed for short periods to hazards from inhalation of gas, dust, or fumes to wear approved respiratory ...
• 45.1-161.309 Health regulations
  A. The Director shall have the authority to promulgate regulations requiring that sources of dust at surface mineral mines be wetted down unless controlled by ...

Last modified: April 3, 2009