Code of Virginia - Title 45.1 Mines And Mining - Chapter 18.1 Mineral Mining Refuse Piles, Water And Silt Retaining Dams

• 45.1-225.1 Dams and refuse piles to be constructed, approved, etc., by qualified engineer; designs and other d...
  A. On and after July 1, 1974, new water or silt retaining dams, or a mine refuse pile, or the modification of existing mine water ...
• 45.1-225.2 Examination of dams and refuse piles; potentially hazardous conditions; plans to be submitted by li...
  A. All water and silt retaining dams or mine refuse piles shall be examined daily for visible structural weakness, volume overload and other hazards by ...
• 45.1-225.3 Definitions
  For the purpose of this chapter, the term "Impound water" means to impound water for use in carrying out any part of the process necessary ...

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