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Agency 25 - DEPARTMENT OF MINES, MINERALS AND ENERGY

Chapter 10	PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES [REPEALED]
Chapter 11	PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
Chapter 20	BOARD OF COAL MINING EXAMINERS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 30	MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL SURFACE MINING REGULATIONS [REPEALED]
Chapter 31	RECLAMATION REGULATIONS FOR MINERAL MINING
Chapter 35	CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINERAL MINERS
Chapter 40	SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR MINERAL MINING
Chapter 50	RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CERTIFICATION OF DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES [REPEALED]
Chapter 60	RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF AUTOMATED TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Chapter 70	REGULATIONS GOVERNING DISRUPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS IN MINES
Chapter 80	RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ADVANCED FIRST-AID [REPEALED]
Chapter 90	REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF DIESEL-POWERED EQUIPMENT IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES
Chapter 100	REGULATIONS GOVERNING VERTICAL VENTILATION HOLES AND MINING NEAR GAS AND OIL WELLS [REPEALED]
Chapter 101	REGULATIONS GOVERNING VERTICAL VENTILATION HOLES AND MINING NEAR GAS AND OIL WELLS
Chapter 110	REGULATIONS GOVERNING BLASTING IN SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS
Chapter 120	REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE OF CABS AND CANOPIES
Chapter 125	REGULATIONS GOVERNING COAL STOCKPILES AND BULK STORAGE AND HANDLING FACILITIES
Chapter 130	COAL SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION REGULATIONS
Chapter 140	COAL SURFACE MINING REGULATIONS
Chapter 145	REGULATIONS ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN MINING OPERATORS TO PERFORM RECLAMATION PROJECTS
Chapter 150	VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL REGULATION
Chapter 160	VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL BOARD REGULATIONS
Chapter 170	GEOTHERMAL ENERGY REGULATIONS

Chapter 10

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES [REPEALED] (create report)

Section 10	[Repealed]
Section 20	[Repealed]
Section 30	[Repealed]
Section 40	[Repealed]
Section 50	[Repealed]
Section 60	[Repealed]
Section 70	[Repealed]
Section 80	[Repealed]
Section 90	[Repealed]

Chapter 11

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES (create report)

Section 10	Purpose
Section 20	Definitions
Section 30	Notification list
Section 40	Information to be sent to persons on the notification list
Section 50	Public comment
Section 60	Petition for rulemaking
Section 70	Appointment of regulatory advisory panel
Section 80	Appointment of negotiated rulemaking panel
Section 90	Meetings
Section 100	Public hearings on regulations
Section 110	Periodic review of regulations
Section 120	Agency secretary for purpose of appeal

Chapter 20

BOARD OF COAL MINING EXAMINERS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (create report)

Section 10	[Repealed]
Section 15	Definitions
Section 20	General requirements
Section 30	Examination requirements
Section 40	Requirements for reciprocity
Section 45	Approval of continuing education programs and sponsors
Section 50	First class mine foreman
Section 60	First class shaft or slope foreman
Section 70	Surface foreman
Section 80	Surface blaster
Section 90	Underground shot firer
Section 100	Underground electrical repairman
Section 110	Surface electrical repairman
Section 120	Electrical maintenance foreman (surface and underground)
Section 125	Electrical maintenance foreman (surface)
Section 129	Chief electrician (surface and underground)
Section 130	Chief electrician (surface)
Section 140	Hoisting engineer
Section 150	Top person
Section 160	Preparation plant foreman
Section 170	Dock foreman
Section 180	Mine inspector
Section 190	Underground diesel engine mechanic
Section 200	Diesel engine mechanic instructor
Section 210	Advanced first aid
Section 220	Advanced first aid instructor
Section 230	Surface facilities foreman for shops, labs and warehouses
Section 240	Automatic elevator operator
Section 250	Gas detection qualification
Section 255	General coal miner (GCM) surface and underground
Section 259	BCME instructor
Section 260	[Repealed]
Section 340	Examinations
Section 350	Actions brought before the BCME
Section 360	Purpose and scope
Section 370	Determination by the inspector to conduct an on-site examination
Section 380	Notification of intent to conduct an on-site examination
Section 390	Procedures for conducting on-site examination
Section 400	Results of the on-site examination
Section 410	Prehearing procedures
Section 420	Conduct of formal hearings
Section 430	Post-hearing procedures
FORMS	FORMS (4VAC25-20)

Chapter 30

MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL SURFACE MINING REGULATIONS [REPEALED] (create report)

Section 10	[Repealed]
Section 10:1	APPENDIX. [REPEALED]

Chapter 31

RECLAMATION REGULATIONS FOR MINERAL MINING (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	Scope
Section 30	Compliance
Section 40	Modifications
Section 50	Mineral Mine Operator's Manual
Section 60	Other governmental agencies and laws
Section 70	Exemptions
Section 80	Contiguous area
Section 90	Operator conference with inspector
Section 100	Mineral mining permits
Section 110	Permit application
Section 120	Permit fee and bond
Section 130	Mineral mining plans
Section 140	Marking of permit boundaries
Section 150	Maps
Section 160	Legal right
Section 170	Permit notifications
Section 180	Impoundments
Section 190	Availability of permits
Section 200	Exemption for restricted mining
Section 210	Annual renewal
Section 220	Requirements for bonding of mineral mines
Section 230	Period of liability
Section 240	Bond amount
Section 250	General terms and conditions of bond
Section 260	Form of performance bond
Section 270	Replacement of bonds
Section 280	Release of bond
Section 290	Intensive agricultural use
Section 300	Inspections for adequacy of vegetation and bond release
Section 310	Bond forfeiture
Section 320	Minerals Reclamation Fund (MRF)
Section 330	Protected structures and sensitive features
Section 340	Signs
Section 350	Roads
Section 360	Operation and reclamation
Section 370	Slopes
Section 380	Treatment of acid material
Section 390	Handling of spoil piles and stockpiles of minerals
Section 400	Overburden, refuse, spoil and waste fills
Section 410	Storage of top soil
Section 420	Screening
Section 430	Completion of active mining
Section 440	Drainage and sediment control
Section 450	Sediment basins
Section 460	Intermittent or perennial streams
Section 470	Natural drainageways
Section 480	Diversions
Section 490	Water quality
Section 500	Water impoundments
Section 510	Alternative methods of stabilization
Section 520	Revegetation
Section 530	Process in revegetation
Section 540	Trees and shrubs
Section 550	Intensive agricultural use
Section 560	Informal review
Section 570	Formal review
FORMS	FORMS (4VAC25-31)

Chapter 35

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINERAL MINERS (create report)

Section 10	Initial certification requirements
Section 20	Examination requirements
Section 30	Reciprocity requirements
Section 40	Renewal requirements
Section 50	Underground foreman
Section 60	Surface foreman
Section 70	Surface foreman, open pit (not applicable to drilling and blasting activities)
Section 75	Cement plant examiner
Section 80	Surface blaster
Section 90	Underground mining blaster
Section 100	Mineral mining electrician (electrical repairman)
Section 110	Mine inspector
Section 120	General mineral miner
FORMS	FORMS (4VAC25-35)

Chapter 40

SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR MINERAL MINING (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	[Repealed]
Section 25	Purpose and authority
Section 30	[Repealed]
Section 40	Certification
Section 50	Duties of mine operators
Section 60	[Repealed]
Section 70	Approval procedure
Section 80	[Repealed]
Section 90	Documents incorporated by reference
Section 100	Employee training
Section 110	Inexperienced employees
Section 120	When foreman required
Section 130	Examination by foreman
Section 140	First aid training for foreman
Section 145	Inspection of mobile and stationary equipment
Section 150	Assignment of persons to hazardous areas
Section 160	Emergency medical assistance
Section 170	Emergency telephone numbers
Section 180	Emergency communication systems
Section 190	Compliance with regulations
Section 200	Illumination requirements
Section 210	Cleanliness
Section 220	Water supplies
Section 230	Toilet facilities
Section 240	Waste receptacles
Section 250	Use of intoxicating substances
Section 260	Posting hazards
Section 270	Refuse piles, water and silt retaining dams
Section 280	Horseplay prohibited
Section 290	Restricted access
Section 300	Closure of roads or openings
Section 310	Starting machinery
Section 320	[Repealed]
Section 330	Proper use of machinery
Section 340	Lubricating machinery
Section 350	Repairing machinery
Section 360	Maintaining machinery
Section 365	Construction and maintenance of structures
Section 370	Operation of grinding wheels
Section 380	Stationary grinding machines
Section 385	Mobile crane requirements for personnel hoisting
Section 388	Rope requirements
Section 390	Stability requirements
Section 400	Open pit mine rims
Section 410	Benches
Section 420	Scaling of hazardous areas
Section 430	Hazardous conditions
Section 440	Installation of rock bolts
Section 450	Correction of unsafe conditions
Section 460	Examination for unsafe conditions
Section 470	Keeping clear of equipment
Section 480	Trimming of faces
Section 490	Smoking near flammable and combustible materials
Section 500	Warning and evacuation procedures
Section 510	Flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks
Section 520	Storage of flammable materials
Section 530	Distance of storage tanks from mine opening
Section 540	Storage buildings or areas
Section 550	Shut-off valves
Section 560	Solvents
Section 570	Waste materials
Section 580	Use of flammable liquids for cleaning
Section 590	Battery charging areas
Section 600	Refueling engines
Section 610	Fire equipment
Section 620	Welding operations
Section 630	Training and practice drills
Section 640	Firefighting assistance
Section 650	Conveyor belts
Section 660	Removing flammable and combustible gases from containers
Section 670	Fire extinguishers
Section 680	Exits or escapeways
Section 690	Fire-resistant buildings near underground openings
Section 700	Grass, weeds and underbrush
Section 710	Dust or gases
Section 720	Employee exposure limits to airborne contaminants
Section 730	[Repealed]
Section 740	Dust sources
Section 750	[Repealed]
Section 760	Silica compounds
Section 770	Employee exposure to noise limits
Section 780	Storage of explosive materials
Section 790	Transportation
Section 800	Use of explosives
Section 810	Recordkeeping
Section 820	Procedure where a misfire occurs during a blast
Section 830	When traffic to be stopped
Section 840	Mudcapping
Section 850	Blasting near underground mines
Section 860	Blasting near pipelines or electrical lines
Section 870	Streams and watercourses
Section 880	Ground vibration from blasting
Section 890	Air overpressure limits
Section 893	Action plans
Section 895	Lower vibration and airblast levels
Section 900	Total weight of explosives
Section 910	Seismic testing and evaluation
Section 920	Electric detonators
Section 925	Electronic detonators
Section 930	Nonelectric blasting
Section 940	[Repealed]
Section 950	Inspection of equipment prior to use
Section 960	[Repealed]
Section 970	Safe operation of drills
Section 980	Drilling of boreholes
Section 990	Drills to be attended
Section 1000	Storage of steel and tools
Section 1010	Moving vehicle-mounted drills
Section 1020	Power failures
Section 1030	Hands to be kept clear
Section 1040	Clothing
Section 1050	Boreholes
Section 1060	Moving handheld drills
Section 1070	Handling of boulders
Section 1080	Walls or benches
Section 1090	Rotary jet piercing equipment
Section 1095	Drill logs required for boreholes intended for blasting
Section 1100	Boilers and pressure vessels
Section 1110	Air compressors
Section 1120	Compressed-air receivers
Section 1130	Compressor-air intakes
Section 1140	Draining compressed-air receivers
Section 1150	Inspection openings in compressed-air receivers
Section 1160	Operating compressors
Section 1170	Discharge pipes
Section 1180	Safety devices
Section 1190	Repairs
Section 1200	Improper uses
Section 1210	Locking devices
Section 1220	Storage of oxygen cylinders
Section 1230	Maintaining regulators
Section 1240	Tank valves to be kept closed
Section 1250	Securing cylinders
Section 1260	Valves and gauges to be protected
Section 1270	Use of gauges, regulators and valves
Section 1280	Boiler equipment and maintenance
Section 1290	Welding operations
Section 1300	[Repealed]
Section 1320	Brakes on mobile equipment
Section 1330	Emergency brakes
Section 1340	Requirements for starting or moving equipment
Section 1350	Construction of operators' cabs
Section 1360	Windows of cabs
Section 1370	Safety equipment
Section 1380	Extraneous materials in cabs
Section 1390	Operating speeds
Section 1400	Dust control measures
Section 1410	Restraining berms or guards
Section 1420	Operation under power control
Section 1430	Maintaining control of equipment
Section 1440	Suspending loads over cabs
Section 1450	Mounting and dismounting moving equipment
Section 1460	Prohibited means of transportation
Section 1470	Securing equipment in travel position
Section 1480	Securing dippers, buckets and scraper blades
Section 1490	[Repealed]
Section 1500	Securing electrically-powered mobile equipment
Section 1510	Setting brakes
Section 1520	Warning lights
Section 1530	Removal of hazards
Section 1540	Traffic rules
Section 1550	Heating and cooling cabs
Section 1560	Getting on or off equipment
Section 1570	Audible warning devices
Section 1580	Backup alarms
Section 1590	Railroad equipment
Section 1600	Avoiding mobile equipment in operation
Section 1610	Design of chute-loading installations
Section 1620	Berms or bumper blocks
Section 1630	Anchoring of sizing devices
Section 1640	Truck spotters
Section 1650	Warning devices where clearance is restricted
Section 1660	Tire repairs
Section 1670	Towing equipment
Section 1680	Working on equipment in raised position
Section 1685	Repairs or maintenance
Section 1690	First aid materials
Section 1700	Life jackets or belts
Section 1710	Hard hats
Section 1720	Protective footwear
Section 1730	Safety glasses or goggles
Section 1740	Safety harnesses
Section 1750	Requirements for welding or cutting
Section 1760	Loose fitting clothing
Section 1770	When gloves to be worn
Section 1780	Wearing of rings
Section 1785	Light reflecting personal protection material
Section 1790	Requirements for grinding wheels
Section 1800	Dumping locations
Section 1810	Safe access
Section 1820	Requirements for walkways and stairways
Section 1830	Condition of ladders
Section 1840	Portable ladders
Section 1850	Anchoring fixed ladders
Section 1860	Fixed ladders to project above landings
Section 1870	Painting wooden ladders
Section 1880	Debris to be cleared
Section 1890	Railings and walkway surfaces
Section 1900	Clearances above travelways
Section 1910	Climbing or descending ladders
Section 1920	Protective covers
Section 1930	Crossovers
Section 1940	[Repealed]
Section 1950	Slippery walkways
Section 1960	Snow and ice removal
Section 1970	Inclining fixed ladders
Section 1980	Correction of safety hazards
Section 1990	Landings for fixed ladders
Section 2000	Steep fixed ladders
Section 2010	Scaffolds and working platforms
Section 2015	Installation of electrical circuits; supervision of electrical work
Section 2020	Fuses or circuit breakers to be used
Section 2030	Switches to be provided
Section 2040	Trailing cables of mobile equipment
Section 2050	Current-carrying capacity
Section 2060	Running over cables
Section 2070	Distribution boxes
Section 2080	Making connections under load
Section 2090	Insulating wires and cables
Section 2100	Avoiding power lines
Section 2110	Electrical transmission wires
Section 2120	Splices in cables
Section 2130	Shovel trailing cables
Section 2140	De-energizing electrical equipment
Section 2150	De-energizing power circuits
Section 2160	Labeling of switches
Section 2170	Clearance around equipment
Section 2180	Nonconductive electrical safety mats
Section 2190	Posting danger signs
Section 2200	Access by authorized persons
Section 2210	Guarding accessible equipment
Section 2220	Grounding equipment
Section 2230	Grounding metal fences and buildings
Section 2240	Frame grounding
Section 2250	Testing after installation or repair
Section 2260	[Repealed]
Section 2270	Correcting dangerous conditions
Section 2280	Dust-proof and water-proof electrical equipment
Section 2290	Inspection and cover plates to be kept in place
Section 2300	Handheld electric tools
Section 2310	Extension lights
Section 2320	Lamp sockets
Section 2330	Removing or replacing fuses
Section 2340	Fuse replacement tools
Section 2350	Trailing cables to be clamped
Section 2360	Storing surplus trailing cables
Section 2370	Operating controls
Section 2380	Design of switches and boxes
Section 2390	Lightning grounds
Section 2400	Overhead power lines
Section 2410	Incompatible line installations
Section 2420	Safety in electrical storms
Section 2430	Carrying tools and supplies
Section 2440	Protecting power lines
Section 2450	Bare power line precautions
Section 2460	Transformer requirements
Section 2470	Transformer enclosures to be locked
Section 2480	Lightning arrester for telephone circuits
Section 2490	Lightning arrester for power circuits
Section 2500	Moving equipment near power lines
Section 2510	[Repealed]
Section 2520	Water or neutralizing agents
Section 2530	Personal protection equipment
Section 2540	Storage of materials
Section 2550	Confined space hazard
Section 2560	Safe storage of hazardous materials
Section 2570	Storage of corrosive and other materials
Section 2580	Hitches and slings
Section 2590	Tag lines
Section 2600	Suspended loads
Section 2610	Dropping elevated materials
Section 2620	Riding loads or hooks
Section 2630	Storage of reactive materials
Section 2640	Handling of molten material
Section 2650	Overhead crane equipment
Section 2660	Overhead crane bridges
Section 2670	Lift trucks
Section 2680	Accessible moving parts
Section 2690	Overhead belts
Section 2700	Conveyor guarding; conveyor belts and idlers
Section 2710	Conveyor openings
Section 2720	Use of stop cords
Section 2730	Protruding setscrews
Section 2740	When guards to be in place
Section 2750	Maintenance of guards
Section 2760	Flying or falling material protection
Section 2770	Ground support
Section 2780	Loose ground
Section 2790	Inspection of work area
Section 2800	Scaling bar to be provided
Section 2810	Timbers to be blocked or wedged
Section 2820	Installation of ground support in shafts
Section 2830	Shaft pillars
Section 2840	Rock-bolt installations
Section 2850	Acceptable rock-bolting materials
Section 2860	Rock-bolt hole drill bits
Section 2870	Rock-bolt torque tests
Section 2880	Rock-bolt anchorage tests
Section 2890	Torque test requirements
Section 2900	Accumulation of flammable materials
Section 2910	Fire alarm systems
Section 2915	No smoking near flammable materials
Section 2920	Use of flammable materials underground
Section 2930	Use of liquefied petroleum gases
Section 2940	Underground storage of petroleum products
Section 2950	Where transformer stations and other rooms to be placed
Section 2960	Oil or fuel storage areas
Section 2970	Trailing cables
Section 2980	Open flame restrictions
Section 2990	When power circuits to be de-energized
Section 3000	Fire doors to be provided
Section 3010	Timbered mine entrances
Section 3020	Waterline outlets
Section 3030	Welding or cutting near combustible materials
Section 3040	Fire protection at conveyor pulleys
Section 3050	[Repealed]
Section 3060	[Repealed]
Section 3070	[Repealed]
Section 3080	[Repealed]
Section 3090	[Repealed]
Section 3100	Firefighting personnel
Section 3110	[Repealed]
Section 3120	[Repealed]
Section 3130	Conveyor switches
Section 3140	Stationary diesel equipment installation
Section 3150	Stationary diesel equipment sensors
Section 3160	Oxygen content in mines
Section 3170	Ventilation
Section 3180	Fan housings and air ducts
Section 3190	Air intakes and returns
Section 3200	Air current effectiveness
Section 3210	Fan maintenance
Section 3220	Mine atmosphere test instruments
Section 3230	[Repealed]
Section 3240	Access to inadequately ventilated areas
Section 3250	Installation of ventilation tubing
Section 3260	Ventilation door operation
Section 3270	Requirements for ventilation doors
Section 3280	Ventilation door closing
Section 3290	Sampling for radon gas
Section 3300	Maximum annual exposure
Section 3310	Maximum concentrations
Section 3320	Changes in permissible exposures
Section 3325	Storage and use of explosives
Section 3328	Certified underground blaster
Section 3330	Construction of underground storage magazines
Section 3340	Use of storage magazines
Section 3350	Day-box magazines
Section 3360	Detonator-storage magazines
Section 3370	Notification of hoisting personnel
Section 3380	When hoisting to be stopped
Section 3390	Attending vehicles loaded with explosives
Section 3400	Cars containing explosives to be pulled
Section 3410	Warning of blasting
Section 3420	Leaving blasting area; reentering blasting area
Section 3430	Misfires to be reported
Section 3440	Secondary blasting
Section 3450	Isolating explosives from static electricity
Section 3460	Electric blasting
Section 3470	Initiating blasts from safe location
Section 3475	Blasting in gassy mines
Section 3478	Stemming
Section 3480	Drilling machine operation
Section 3490	Drilling machine control levers
Section 3500	Secure footing when drilling
Section 3510	Procedure when collaring holes
Section 3520	Procedure for moving portable drills
Section 3530	Receptacles or racks
Section 3540	Warning to persons below jumbo decks
Section 3550	Anchoring of drills on columns
Section 3560	Carrying tools or materials on top of locomotives
Section 3570	Coupling or uncoupling cars
Section 3580	Makeshift couplings
Section 3590	Mantrip cars
Section 3595	Transportation of miners
Section 3600	Signalmen
Section 3610	Open dry hole collars
Section 3620	Hazardous chute lips
Section 3630	Empty chutes
Section 3640	Danger from chute-pulling operations
Section 3650	Safety lines to be provided
Section 3660	Loosening hang-ups
Section 3670	Shelter holes to be provided
Section 3680	Design of shelter holes
Section 3690	Trip lights
Section 3700	Operation of mantrip cars
Section 3710	Discharge and boarding points
Section 3720	Mantrip passengers
Section 3730	Movement of rock or material trains
Section 3740	Use of flexible ladders
Section 3750	Trap doors in ladderways
Section 3760	Size of openings in ladderways
Section 3770	Entering manways
Section 3780	Working floors in stopes
Section 3790	Steep travelways
Section 3800	Fixed ladders
Section 3810	Maintaining separate escapeways
Section 3820	Escape routes
Section 3830	Refuge areas
Section 3840	Development of escape and evacuation plan
Section 3850	Telephone or voice communications
Section 3855	Communications
Section 3860	Inclined escapeways
Section 3870	Emergency hoisting facilities
Section 3880	Check-in and check-out system
Section 3890	Bare wires and cables
Section 3900	Metal pipelines
Section 3910	Insulation of power lines
Section 3920	Fastening power cables
Section 3930	Disconnecting switches
Section 3940	Transformer stations
Section 3950	Trolley feeder wires
Section 3955	Fire precautions in transportation of mining equipment
Section 3958	Use of track as electrical power conductor
Section 3960	Splices in trailing cables
Section 3970	Machines not using cable reels
Section 3980	Welding operations
Section 3990	Self-rescue requirements
Section 4000	Requirements for self-rescue devices
Section 4010	Landing shaft conveyances
Section 4020	Individual lamps to be carried
Section 4030	Employees working alone
Section 4040	Inspections to follow fire or explosion
Section 4050	Record of persons in mine
Section 4060	Mine emergency and self-rescue training
Section 4061	Mine rescue stations
Section 4062	Rescue apparatus
Section 4063	Rescue crews to be provided
Section 4064	Alternative mine rescue capability
Section 4065	Mine evacuation drills
Section 4066	Instruction in escape plans
Section 4070	Capacities of hoists
Section 4080	Anchoring hoists
Section 4090	Connecting driving mechanisms to personnel hoists
Section 4100	Brakes on personnel hoists
Section 4110	Personnel hoist clutches
Section 4120	Brakes on automatic hoists
Section 4130	Friction hoist overtravel protection
Section 4140	Overtravel prevention on personnel hoists
Section 4150	Friction hoists
Section 4160	Overtravel bypass switches
Section 4170	Emergency braking for electric hoists
Section 4180	Position indicators
Section 4190	Placement of hoist controls
Section 4200	Drum flanges
Section 4210	Drum grooves
Section 4220	Engine-powered hoists
Section 4230	Standards for wire ropes
Section 4240	Installation of wire ropes
Section 4250	Guide ropes
Section 4260	Wire rope examination
Section 4270	Requirements for rope ends
Section 4280	Load end attachment
Section 4290	New ropes
Section 4300	Safety device attachments
Section 4310	Secondary safety connections
Section 4320	Headframes and sheaves
Section 4330	Clearance requirements
Section 4340	Fleet angles
Section 4350	Platforms
Section 4360	Diameter specifications
Section 4370	Support grooves
Section 4380	Metal bonnets
Section 4390	Use of buckets to hoist persons
Section 4400	Specifications for buckets used to hoist persons
Section 4410	Ratings for ropes suspending platforms
Section 4420	Rope guides
Section 4430	Use of manually-operated hoists
Section 4440	Use of automatic hoists
Section 4450	Fitness requirements for hoist persons
Section 4460	Competency of hoist persons
Section 4470	Use of extreme caution
Section 4480	Speed for hoisting persons
Section 4490	Maximum speeds
Section 4500	Authorized persons
Section 4510	Balancing cages
Section 4520	Lowering conveyances by brakes
Section 4530	Maximum number of persons to ride
Section 4540	Persons in charge
Section 4550	Conduct on conveyances
Section 4560	Moving conveyances
Section 4570	Doors to be closed
Section 4580	Riding in loaded buckets
Section 4590	When skips shall be empty
Section 4600	Hoisting rock or supplies
Section 4610	Limitations on riding shaft conveyance
Section 4620	Open hooks
Section 4630	Speeds for open buckets
Section 4640	Where buckets to be stopped on lowering
Section 4650	Where buckets to be stopped on raising
Section 4660	Blocking cars
Section 4670	Securing materials in buckets
Section 4680	Placement of conveyances not in use
Section 4690	Signaling between stations and hoist room
Section 4700	When telephone instructions are acceptable
Section 4710	Signals to hoist operator
Section 4720	Standard hoisting signals
Section 4730	Posting of signal codes
Section 4740	Positioning signal devices
Section 4750	Qualifications of persons giving signals
Section 4760	Safety gates on landings
Section 4770	Stop blocks or derail switches
Section 4780	Where guides to be provided
Section 4790	Construction of dumping facilities
Section 4800	Shaft station clearance requirements
Section 4810	Safe passage around compartments
Section 4820	Maintaining shaft sets
Section 4830	Persons working in shafts
Section 4840	Posting of signs
Section 4850	Performing inspections and repairs
Section 4860	Bulkheads or equivalent protection
Section 4870	Ladders in shafts
Section 4880	Inspection and testing procedures
Section 4890	Records to be kept
Section 4900	Replacement parts
Section 4910	Lubrication of ropes
Section 4920	Cutting of ropes for inspections
Section 4930	Cutting of ropes to distribute wear
Section 4940	Ropes to be calipered
Section 4950	Electromagnetic or other nondestructive testing
Section 4960	Substandard ropes
Section 4970	Testing on each shift
Section 4980	Testing with empty conveyances
Section 4990	Inspection of ropes and connections
Section 5000	Inspection of safety catches
Section 5010	Inspection of shafts
Section 5020	Inspection of sheaves
Section 5030	Lubrication of rollers
Section 5040	[Repealed]
Section 5060	Gassy mines
Section 5070	Effect of detection of flammable gases
Section 5080	Smoking materials prohibited
Section 5090	Use of open flames
Section 5100	Supervision of use of open flames
Section 5110	Limit on percentage of gases
Section 5120	Installation of main fans
Section 5130	Operation of main fans
Section 5140	Intakes and returns
Section 5150	Single shaft intakes and returns
Section 5160	Failure of fans
Section 5170	Failure of ventilation
Section 5180	Inspection after ventilation failure
Section 5190	Access of personnel after fan shutdown
Section 5200	Operation of booster fans
Section 5210	Equipping booster fans
Section 5220	Installation and operation of auxiliary fans
Section 5230	Inspection of auxiliary fans
Section 5240	Failure of auxiliary fans
Section 5250	Volume and velocity of air current
Section 5260	Quantity of air standards
Section 5270	Measurement of air quantities
Section 5280	Ventilation of battery-charging and transformer stations
Section 5290	Intake air for pumps and compressors
Section 5300	Changes in ventilation
Section 5310	Adjustments in ventilation
Section 5320	Detection of flammable gas
Section 5330	Use of air passing by opening of unsealed abandoned area to ventilate
Section 5340	Use of air passing through abandoned panels to ventilate
Section 5350	Abandoned areas to be sealed
Section 5360	Construction of seals
Section 5370	Fitting of seals for atmosphere sampling and pressure measurement
Section 5380	Crosscut intervals
Section 5390	Closing crosscuts
Section 5400	Line brattices
Section 5410	Composition of brattices
Section 5420	Damaged brattices
Section 5430	Crosscuts at abandoned rooms
Section 5440	Where entries or rooms to be started
Section 5450	Construction specifications for stoppings
Section 5460	Airtight stoppings
Section 5470	Installation of air locks
Section 5480	Ventilation of air locks
Section 5490	Doors to be kept closed
Section 5500	Overcasts and undercasts
Section 5510	Preshift examinations
Section 5520	Authorized personnel
Section 5530	Removal of danger signs
Section 5540	Detection devices
Section 5550	Frequency and method of examinations
Section 5560	Examination reports
Section 5570	Ventilation of gassy mines
Section 5580	Airflow to be maintained
Section 5590	Fan installation doors
Section 5600	Diesel-powered equipment
Section 5610	Trolley wires
Section 5620	Permissible equipment required
Section 5630	Permissible distribution boxes required
Section 5640	Electric equipment
Section 5650	Permissible electric lamps
Section 5660	Permissible or approved explosives
Section 5670	Written list of conditions
Section 5680	[Repealed]
Section 5700	Examinations for gas
Section 5710	Limitations on firing shots
Section 5720	[Repealed]
Section 5730	[Repealed]
Section 5750	Notice of intent to mine near gas or oil wells
Section 5760	Application for mining near gas or oil wells
Section 5770	Mining plan
Section 5780	Approval to mine near plugged gas or oil well
FORMS	FORMS (4VAC25-40)

Chapter 50

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CERTIFICATION OF DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES [REPEALED] (create report)

Section 10	[Repealed]
Section 20	[Repealed]
Section 30	[Repealed]
Section 40	[Repealed]
Section 50	[Repealed]
Section 60	[Repealed]
Section 70	[Repealed]
Section 80	[Repealed]
Section 90	[Repealed]
Section 110	[Repealed]

Chapter 60

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF AUTOMATED TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORT SYSTEMS (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	General requirements
Section 30	[Reserved]
Section 40	Approval and waivers
Section 50	[Reserved]
Section 70	Minimum requirements for machines using, or used as, automated temporary roof support systems

Chapter 70

REGULATIONS GOVERNING DISRUPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS IN MINES (create report)

Section 10

General requirements

Chapter 80

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ADVANCED FIRST-AID [REPEALED] (create report)

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 90

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF DIESEL-POWERED EQUIPMENT IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	Diesel equipment approval
Section 30	Operation of diesel equipment
Section 40	Maintenance of diesel equipment
Section 50	Ventilation of diesel equipment
Section 60	Emission testing and evaluation
Section 70	Air quality
Section 80	Fire protection for diesel-powered equipment
Section 90	Fuel specifications
Section 100	Fuel use, storage, and handling
Section 110	[Reserved]
Section 120	[Repealed]
Section 130	[Reserved]
Section 270	[Repealed]
Section 280	[Reserved]
Section 300	[Repealed]
Section 310	[Reserved]
Section 340	[Repealed]
Section 350	[Reserved]
Section 360	[Repealed]
Section 370	[Reserved]
FORMS	FORMS (4VAC25-90)

Chapter 100

REGULATIONS GOVERNING VERTICAL VENTILATION HOLES AND MINING NEAR GAS AND OIL WELLS [REPEALED] (create report)

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 101

REGULATIONS GOVERNING VERTICAL VENTILATION HOLES AND MINING NEAR GAS AND OIL WELLS (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	Application for permits; maps or plats; notice
Section 30	Receipt of coal seam information; decision on casing
Section 40	Expiration of permit
Section 50	Venting methane; bleeder system
Section 60	Requirements for issuance of permit
Section 70	Filing of objections; scheduling of hearing
Section 80	Location of vertical ventilation hole
Section 90	Recordkeeping
Section 100	Review of action of chief
Section 110	Casing requirements for vertical ventilation holes
Section 120	Survey requirements
Section 130	Correction requirements
Section 140	Filing of report
Section 150	Mining within 500 feet of a vertical ventilation hole or gas well
Section 160	Mining within 200 feet of a vertical ventilation hole, gas well or pipeline
Section 170	Pillars of coal to be left unmined, and other protective measures
Section 180	Mining within 200 feet of a plugged vertical ventilation hole or gas well
Section 190	Mining seams impacted by vertical ventilation holes and coalbed methane wells intended to degas the seams being mined
Section 200	Plugging of vertical ventilation holes
Section 210	Identifying plugged holes; plugging affidavit
Section 220	Annual report; abandonment
FORMS	FORMS (4VAC25-101)

Chapter 110

REGULATIONS GOVERNING BLASTING IN SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	Certification
Section 30	[Reserved]
Section 60	[Repealed]
Section 70	[Reserved]
Section 130	[Repealed]
Section 140	[Reserved]
Section 170	[Repealed]
Section 180	[Reserved]
Section 200	Records
Section 210	Blasting safety
Section 220	[Reserved]
Section 320	[Repealed]

Chapter 120

REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE OF CABS AND CANOPIES (create report)

Section 10	General requirements
Section 20	[Reserved]

Chapter 125

REGULATIONS GOVERNING COAL STOCKPILES AND BULK STORAGE AND HANDLING FACILITIES (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	General provisions for coal stockpiles and on stockpiles with underlying feeders
Section 30	Safety precautions for stockpiles with underlying feeders
Section 40	Storage bins, bunkers, hoppers, and silos

Chapter 130

COAL SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION REGULATIONS (create report)

Section 700.1	Scope
Section 700.2	Authority and citation to federal law
Section 700.3	Effective date
Section 700.5	Definitions
Section 700.11	Applicability
Section 700.12	Petitions to initiate rule making
Section 700.14	Availability of records
Section 700.15	Computation of time
Section 701.11	Applicability
Section 702.5	Definitions
Section 702.11	Application requirements and procedures
Section 702.12	Contents of application for exemption
Section 702.13	Public availability of information
Section 702.14	Requirements for exemption
Section 702.15	Conditions of exemption and right of inspection and entry
Section 702.16	Stockpiling of minerals
Section 702.17	Revocation and enforcement
Section 702.18	Reporting requirements
Section 705.4	Responsibility
Section 705.11	Who shall file
Section 705.13	When to file
Section 705.15	Where to file
Section 705.17	What to report
Section 705.19	Resolving prohibited interests
Section 705.21	Appeals procedures
Section 705.22	Penalties for failure to file disclosure statements
Section 705.23	Other state and local government agencies
Section 705.24	Confidentiality and access to disclosure statements
Section 705.25	Gifts and gratuities
Section 707.11	Applicability
Section 707.12	Information to be maintained on site
Section 740.1	Scope and purpose
Section 740.4	Responsibilities
Section 740.11	Applicability
Section 740.13	Permits
Section 740.15	Bonds on federal lands
Section 740.17	Inspection, enforcement and civil penalties
Section 740.19	Performance standards
Section 761.1	Scope
Section 761.3	Authority
Section 761.11	Areas where mining is prohibited or limited
Section 761.12	Procedures
Section 762.1	Scope and responsibility
Section 762.11	Criteria for designating lands as unsuitable
Section 762.13	Land exempt from designation as unsuitable for surface coal mining operations
Section 762.14	Exploration on land designated as unsuitable for surface coal mining operations
Section 764.11	General process requirements
Section 764.13	Petitions
Section 764.15	Initial processing, recordkeeping, and notification requirements
Section 764.17	Hearing requirements
Section 764.19	Decision
Section 764.21	Data base and inventory system requirements
Section 764.23	Public information
Section 764.25	Responsibility for implementation
Section 772.1	Scope and purpose
Section 772.11	Notice requirements for exploration removing 250 tons of coal or less
Section 772.12	Permit requirements for exploration removing more than 250 tons of coal, or occurring on lands designated as unsuitable for surface coal mining ...
Section 772.13	Coal exploration compliance duties
Section 772.14	Commercial use or sale
Section 772.15	Public availability of information
Section 773.1	Scope and purpose
Section 773.11	Requirements to obtain permits
Section 773.12	Regulatory coordination with other agencies
Section 773.13	Public participation in permit processing
Section 773.15	Review of permit applications
Section 773.16	Criteria for permit approval or denial; existing structures
Section 773.17	Permit conditions
Section 773.19	Permit issuance and right of renewal
Section 773.20	Improvidently issued permits; general procedures
Section 773.21	Improvidently issued permits; rescission procedures
Section 774.1	Scope and purpose
Section 774.11	Division review of permits
Section 774.13	Permit revisions
Section 774.15	Permit renewals
Section 774.17	Transfer, assignment, or sale of permit rights
Section 775.11	Administrative review
Section 775.13	Judicial review
Section 777.1	Scope
Section 777.11	Format and contents
Section 777.12	Preapplication conference
Section 777.13	Reporting of technical data
Section 777.14	Maps and plans; general requirements
Section 777.15	Completeness
Section 777.17	Permit fees
Section 778.1	Scope and purpose
Section 778.13	Identification of interests
Section 778.14	Violation information
Section 778.15	Right-of-entry information
Section 778.16	Status of unsuitability claims
Section 778.17	Permit term
Section 778.18	Insurance
Section 778.21	Proof of publication
Section 778.22	Facilities or structures used in common
Section 779.4	Responsibilities
Section 779.11	General requirements
Section 779.12	General environmental resources information
Section 779.18	Climatological information
Section 779.19	Vegetation information
Section 779.21	Soil resources information
Section 779.22	[Repealed]
Section 779.24	Maps; general requirements
Section 779.25	Cross sections, maps and plans
Section 780.4	Responsibilities
Section 780.11	Operation plan; general requirements
Section 780.12	Operation plan; existing structures
Section 780.13	Operation plan; blasting
Section 780.14	Operation plan; maps and plans
Section 780.16	Fish and wildlife information
Section 780.18	Reclamation plan; general requirements
Section 780.21	Hydrologic information
Section 780.22	Geologic information
Section 780.23	Reclamation plan; land use information
Section 780.25	Reclamation plan; siltation structures, impoundments, banks, dams, and embankments
Section 780.27	Reclamation plan; surface mining near underground mining
Section 780.29	Diversions
Section 780.31	Protection of public parks and historic places
Section 780.33	Relocation or use of public roads
Section 780.35	Disposal of excess spoil
Section 780.37	Road systems
Section 780.38	Support facilities
Section 783.4	Responsibilities
Section 783.11	General requirements
Section 783.12	General environmental resources information
Section 783.18	Climatological information
Section 783.19	Vegetation information
Section 783.21	Soil resources information
Section 783.22	Land-use information
Section 783.24	Maps; general requirements
Section 783.25	Cross sections, maps and plans
Section 784.4	Responsibilities
Section 784.11	Operation plan; general requirements
Section 784.12	Operation plan; existing structures
Section 784.13	Reclamation plan; general requirements
Section 784.14	Hydrologic information
Section 784.15	Reclamation plan; land use information
Section 784.16	Reclamation plan; siltation structures, impoundments, banks, dams, and embankments
Section 784.17	Protection of public parks and historic places
Section 784.18	Relocation or use of public roads
Section 784.19	Underground development waste
Section 784.20	Subsidence control plan
Section 784.21	Fish and wildlife information
Section 784.22	Geologic information
Section 784.23	Operation plan; maps and plans
Section 784.24	Road systems
Section 784.25	Return of coal processing waste to abandoned underground workings
Section 784.29	Diversions
Section 784.30	Support facilities
Section 785.1	Scope
Section 785.13	Experimental practices mining
Section 785.14	Mountaintop removal mining
Section 785.15	Steep slope mining
Section 785.16	Permits incorporating variances from approximate original contour restoration requirements for steep slope mining
Section 785.17	Prime farmland
Section 785.18	Variances for delay in contemporaneous reclamation requirement in combined surface and underground mining activities
Section 785.19	Remining areas with pollution discharges
Section 785.20	Augering
Section 785.21	Coal preparation plants not located within the permit area of a mine
Section 785.22	In situ processing activities
Section 785.25	Lands eligible for remining
Section 789.1	Petition for award of costs and expenses under Section 45.1-249E of the Act
Section 789.2	Intervention
Section 790.1	Purpose
Section 790.11	Service of notice
Section 790.12	Contents of notice
Section 795.1	Scope and purpose
Section 795.6	Eligibility for assistance
Section 795.7	Filing for assistance
Section 795.8	Application approval and notice
Section 795.9	Program services and data requirements
Section 795.10	Qualified laboratories
Section 795.11	Assistance funding
Section 795.12	Applicant liability
Section 800.11	Requirement to file a bond
Section 800.12	Form of the performance bond
Section 800.13	Period of liability
Section 800.14	Determination of bond amount
Section 800.15	Adjustment of amount
Section 800.16	General terms and conditions of bond
Section 800.17	Bonding requirements for underground coal mines and long-term coal-related surface facilities and structures
Section 800.20	Surety bonds
Section 800.21	Collateral bonds
Section 800.23	Escrow bonding
Section 800.24	Combined surety/escrow bonding
Section 800.30	Replacement of bonds
Section 800.40	Requirements to release performance bonds
Section 800.50	Forfeiture of bonds
Section 800.51	Administrative review of performance bond forfeiture
Section 800.52	Bond forfeiture reinstatement procedures
Section 800.60	Terms and conditions for liability insurance
Section 801.2	Scope
Section 801.4	Objective
Section 801.11	Participation in the pool bond fund
Section 801.12	Entrance fee and bond
Section 801.13	Self-bonding
Section 801.14	Reclamation tax
Section 801.15	Collection of the reclamation tax and penalties for non-payment
Section 801.16	Reinstatement to the pool bond fund
Section 801.17	Bond release application
Section 801.18	Criteria for release of bond
Section 801.19	Forfeiture
Section 815.1	Scope and purpose
Section 815.2	Permitting information
Section 815.13	Required documents
Section 815.15	Performance standards for coal exploration
Section 816.11	Signs and markers
Section 816.13	Casing and sealing of drilled holes; general requirements
Section 816.14	Casing and sealing of drilled holes; temporary
Section 816.15	Casing and sealing of drilled holes; permanent
Section 816.22	Topsoil and subsoil
Section 816.41	Hydrologic-balance protection
Section 816.42	Hydrologic balance; water quality standards and effluent limitations
Section 816.43	Diversions
Section 816.45	Hydrologic balance; sediment control measures
Section 816.46	Hydrologic balance; siltation structures
Section 816.47	Hydrologic balance; discharge structures
Section 816.49	Impoundments
Section 816.56	Postmining rehabilitation of sedimentation ponds, diversions, impoundments, and treatment facilities
Section 816.57	Hydrologic balance; stream buffer zones
Section 816.59	Coal recovery
Section 816.61	Use of explosives; general requirements
Section 816.62	Use of explosives; preblasting survey
Section 816.64	Use of explosives; blasting schedule
Section 816.66	Use of explosives; blasting signs, warnings, and access control
Section 816.67	Use of explosives; control of adverse effects
Section 816.68	Use of explosives; records of blasting operations
Section 816.71	Disposal of excess spoil; general requirements
Section 816.72	Disposal of excess spoil; valley fills/head-of-hollow fills
Section 816.73	Disposal of excess spoil; durable rock fills
Section 816.74	Disposal of excess spoil; preexisting benches
Section 816.75	Disposal of excess spoil; zoned concept
Section 816.76	Disposal of excess spoil; incidental reclamation
Section 816.79	Protection of underground mining
Section 816.81	Coal mine waste; general requirements
Section 816.83	Coal mine waste; refuse piles
Section 816.84	Coal mine waste; impounding structures
Section 816.87	Coal mine waste; burning and burned waste utilization
Section 816.89	Disposal of noncoal mine wastes
Section 816.95	Stabilization of surface areas
Section 816.97	Protection of fish, wildlife, and related environmental values
Section 816.99	Slides and other damage
Section 816.100	Contemporaneous reclamation
Section 816.102	Backfilling and grading; general requirements
Section 816.104	Backfilling and grading; thin overburden
Section 816.105	Backfilling and grading; thick overburden
Section 816.106	Backfilling and grading; previously mined areas
Section 816.107	Backfilling and grading; steep slopes
Section 816.111	Revegetation; general requirements
Section 816.113	Revegetation; timing
Section 816.114	Revegetation; mulching and other soil stabilizing practices
Section 816.116	Revegetation; standards for success
Section 816.131	Cessation of operations; temporary
Section 816.132	Cessation of operations; permanent
Section 816.133	Postmining land use
Section 816.150	Roads; general
Section 816.151	Primary roads
Section 816.152	Existing roads
Section 816.180	Utility installations
Section 816.181	Support facilities
Section 817.11	Signs and markers
Section 817.13	Casing and sealing of exposed underground openings; general requirements
Section 817.14	Casing and sealing of underground openings; temporary
Section 817.15	Casing and sealing of underground openings; permanent
Section 817.22	Topsoil and subsoil
Section 817.41	Hydrologic-balance protection
Section 817.42	Hydrologic balance; water quality standards and effluent limitations
Section 817.43	Diversions
Section 817.45	Hydrologic balance; sediment control measures
Section 817.46	Hydrologic balance; siltation structures
Section 817.47	Hydrologic balance; discharge structures
Section 817.49	Impoundments
Section 817.56	Postmining rehabilitation of sedimentation ponds, diversions, impoundments, and treatment facilities
Section 817.57	Hydrologic balance; stream buffer zones
Section 817.59	Coal recovery
Section 817.61	Use of explosives; general requirements
Section 817.62	Use of explosives; preblasting survey
Section 817.64	Use of explosives; general performance standards
Section 817.66	Use of explosives; blasting signs, warnings, and access control
Section 817.67	Use of explosives; control of adverse effects
Section 817.68	Use of explosives; records of blasting operations
Section 817.71	Disposal of excess spoil; general requirements
Section 817.72	Disposal of excess spoil; valley fills/head-of-hollow fills
Section 817.73	Disposal of excess spoil; durable rock fills
Section 817.74	Disposal of excess spoil; preexisting benches
Section 817.75	Disposal of excess spoil; zoned concept
Section 817.76	Disposal of excess spoil; incidental reclamation
Section 817.81	Coal mine waste; general requirements
Section 817.83	Coal mine waste; refuse piles
Section 817.84	Coal mine waste; impounding structures
Section 817.87	Coal mine waste; burning and burned waste utilization
Section 817.89	Disposal of noncoal mine wastes
Section 817.95	Stabilization of surface areas
Section 817.97	Protection of fish, wildlife, and related environmental values
Section 817.99	Slides and other damage
Section 817.100	Contemporaneous reclamation
Section 817.102	Backfilling and grading; general requirements
Section 817.106	Backfilling and grading; previously mined areas
Section 817.107	Backfilling and grading; steep slopes
Section 817.111	Revegetation; general requirements
Section 817.113	Revegetation; timing
Section 817.114	Revegetation; mulching and other soil stabilizing practices
Section 817.116	Revegetation; standards for success
Section 817.121	Subsidence control
Section 817.122	Subsidence control; notice
Section 817.131	Cessation of operations; temporary
Section 817.132	Cessation of operations; permanent
Section 817.133	Postmining land use
Section 817.150	Roads; general
Section 817.151	Primary roads
Section 817.152	Existing roads
Section 817.180	Utility installations
Section 817.181	Support facilities
Section 819.1	Scope
Section 819.11	Auger mining; general
Section 819.13	Auger mining; coal recovery
Section 819.15	Auger mining; hydrologic balance
Section 819.17	Auger mining; subsidence protection
Section 819.19	Auger mining; backfilling and grading
Section 819.21	Auger mining; protection of underground mining
Section 823.1	Scope and purpose
Section 823.4	Responsibilities
Section 823.11	Applicability
Section 823.12	Soil removal and stockpiling
Section 823.14	Soil replacement
Section 823.15	Revegetation and restoration of soil productivity
Section 824.2	Objectives
Section 824.11	Mountaintop removal; performance standards
Section 825.11	Operational requirements
Section 825.12	Treatment of discharges
Section 825.13	Request for bond release
Section 825.14	Criteria and schedule for release of bonds on pollution abatement areas
Section 827.1	Scope
Section 827.11	General requirements
Section 827.12	Coal preparation plants; performance standards
Section 828.2	Objectives
Section 828.11	In situ processing; performance standards
Section 828.12	In situ processing; monitoring
Section 840.11	Inspections by the division
Section 840.12	Right of entry
Section 840.14	Availability of records
Section 840.16	Compliance conference
Section 842.11	Immediate inspections
Section 842.12	Citizens' requests for inspections
Section 842.14	Review of adequacy and completeness of inspections
Section 842.15	Review of decision not to inspect or enforce
Section 843.11	Cessation orders
Section 843.12	Notices of violation
Section 843.13	Suspension or revocation of permits; pattern of violations
Section 843.14	Service of notices of violation, cessation orders, and show cause orders
Section 843.15	Informal public hearing
Section 843.16	Formal review of citations
Section 843.18	Inability to comply
Section 845.2	Objective
Section 845.11	Assessment determination
Section 845.12	When a penalty will be assessed
Section 845.13	Point system
Section 845.15	Assessment of separate violations for each day
Section 845.16	Waiver of use of formula to determine civil penalty
Section 845.17	Procedures for assessment of civil penalties
Section 845.18	Procedures for assessment conference
Section 845.19	Request for hearing
Section 845.20	Final assessment and payment of penalty
Section 846.2	Definitions
Section 846.12	When an individual civil penalty may be assessed
Section 846.14	Amount of the individual civil penalty
Section 846.17	Assessment of an individual civil penalty
Section 846.18	Penalty payment
Section 850.1	Scope
Section 850.5	Definition
Section 850.12	Effective date
Section 850.13	Training
Section 850.14	Examination
Section 850.15	Certification
Section 874.12	Eligible coal lands and water
Section 874.13	Reclamation objectives and priorities
Section 877.11	Written consent for entry
Section 877.13	Entry and consent to reclaim
Section 877.14	Entry for emergency reclamation
Section 879.11	Land eligible for acquisition
Section 879.12	Procedures for acquisition
Section 879.13	Acceptance of gifts of land
Section 879.14	Management of acquired land
Section 879.15	Disposition of reclaimed land
Section 882.12	Appraisals
Section 882.13	Liens
Section 882.14	Satisfaction of liens
FORMS	FORMS (4VAC25-130)
DIBR	DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (4VAC25-130)

Chapter 140

COAL SURFACE MINING REGULATIONS (create report)

Section 10	Scope
Section 20	[Reserved]
Section 30	[Reserved]
Section 40	Operative date
Section 50	Director, Division of Mined Land Reclamation
Section 60	Inspectors
Section 70	Amendments
Section 80	Compliance schedules and implementation procedures of PL 95-87
Section 90	Permit requirements
Section 100	Hydrologic balance
Section 110	Lands unsuitable for mining
Section 120	Prime farmlands
Section 130	Variances
Section 140	Permit classifications and compliance schedules for plans
Section 150	Application submitted after operator's date
Section 160	Statutory definitions
Section 170	Regulatory definitions
Section 180	Purpose of prospecting permits
Section 190	Scope of permit
Section 200	Removal of coal
Section 210	Permit application
Section 220	Notification of approval or disapproval
Section 230	Conversion to coal surface mining permit
Section 240	Reclamation
Section 250	Remedies
Section 260	Release
Section 270	Contiguous areas
Section 280	Markers and flagging
Section 290	Operator conference with mined land reclamation inspector
Section 300	Coal surface mining permits
Section 310	Permit application
Section 320	Application content
Section 330	Additional bond
Section 340	Release of bond
Section 350	Modifications
Section 360	Remedies
Section 370	Disturbed areas
Section 380	Additional mining
Section 390	Content
Section 400	Applicability to underground mines
Section 410	Modifications
Section 420	Preparation of maps
Section 430	Certification
Section 440	Map information
Section 450	Color code
Section 460	Progress reports
Section 470	Acreage alterations
Section 480	Anniversary fee -- surface mines
Section 490	Progress report form
Section 500	Request for additional bond at anniversary
Section 510	Adjustment of bond rate
Section 520	Progress map
Section 530	Modifications
Section 540	Remedies
Section 550	Required design data
Section 560	Grading
Section 570	Existing haulageways
Section 580	Cut & fill slopes
Section 590	Ditches
Section 600	Culverts
Section 610	Culvert openings
Section 620	Natural drainway
Section 630	Stream crossings
Section 640	Filter strips
Section 650	Haulageway surfacing
Section 660	Maintenance
Section 670	Abandonment
Section 680	Modifications
Section 690	Remedies
Section 700	Keeping operation current
Section 710	Weather conditions
Section 720	Stockpiling of coal
Section 730	Removal of equipment
Section 740	Treatment of toxic material
Section 750	Covering the pit
Section 760	Metal, etc
Section 770	Grading spoil toe
Section 780	Spoils retention
Section 790	Final bench slope
Section 800	Accumulation at perimeter
Section 810	Modifications
Section 820	Remedies
Section 830	Coal Surface Mining Drainage Handbook
Section 840	Sediment basins
Section 850	Diversion ditches
Section 860	Access to highwall
Section 870	Bench drainage
Section 880	Protecting permanent streams
Section 890	Natural drainways
Section 900	Acid water
Section 910	Water impoundments
Section 920	Toe berm
Section 930	Sanitary landfills
Section 940	Modifications
Section 950	Remedies
Section 960	Certification of drainage structures
Section 970	Coal Surface Mining Revegetation Guidelines
Section 980	Objective in revegetation
Section 990	Soil testing, liming and fertilization
Section 1000	Trees and shrubs
Section 1010	Vegetation and stabilization of critical areas
Section 1020	Grass and legume mixtures, and recommended practices for establishment
Section 1030	Seed used in revegetation of disturbed land areas
Section 1040	Inspection for adequacy of vegetation and bond release
Section 1050	Follow-up on revegetation
Section 1060	Modifications
Section 1070	Remedies
Section 1080	Assistance from other agencies
Section 1090	Compliance with other laws and regulations

Chapter 145

REGULATIONS ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN MINING OPERATORS TO PERFORM RECLAMATION PROJECTS (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	Satisfactory mining and reclamation work
Section 30	Compliance with other laws and obligations
Section 40	Financial information; bonding

Chapter 150

VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL REGULATION (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	Basis and authority
Section 30	Other laws and regulations
Section 40	Registration
Section 50	Gas or oil in holes not permitted as a gas or oil well
Section 60	Due dates for reports and decisions
Section 70	[Repealed]
Section 80	Application for a permit
Section 90	Plats
Section 100	Operations plans
Section 110	Permit supplements and permit modifications
Section 120	Transfer of permit rights
Section 130	Notice of permit applications and modifications
Section 135	Waiver of right to object to permit applications
Section 140	Objections to permit applications
Section 150	Hearing and decision on objections to permit applications
Section 160	Approval of permits and permit modifications
Section 170	Enforcement
Section 180	Notices of violation
Section 190	Closure orders
Section 200	Show cause orders
Section 210	Monthly reports
Section 220	Annual reports
Section 230	Commencement of activity
Section 240	Signs
Section 250	Blasting and explosives
Section 260	Erosion, sediment control and reclamation
Section 270	Stormwater management
Section 280	Logs and surveys
Section 290	Actual well or corehole location
Section 300	Pits
Section 310	Tanks
Section 320	Blowout prevention
Section 330	Swabbing, perforating and wireline operations
Section 340	Drilling fluids
Section 350	Gas, oil or geophysical operations in hydrogen sulfide areas
Section 360	Drilling, completion and other reports
Section 370	Wellhead equipment
Section 380	Accidents, spills and unpermitted discharges
Section 390	Shut-in wells
Section 400	Measurement of gas and oil
Section 410	Venting and flaring of gas; escape of oil
Section 420	Disposal of pit and produced fluids
Section 430	Disposal of solids
Section 435	Plugging for abandonment or plug-back operations
Section 440	Abandonment of a gas or oil well or corehole as a water well
Section 450	Identification, plugging and control of wells or coreholes in which radioactive source logging tools have been abandoned
Section 460	Identifying plugged wells and coreholes; plugging affidavit
Section 470	Release of bond
Section 480	Orphaned wells; right of entry
Section 490	Applicability
Section 500	Application for a permit
Section 510	Plats
Section 520	Setback restrictions
Section 530	Casing requirements for conventional gas or oil wells
Section 540	[Repealed]
Section 550	Applicability
Section 560	Application for a permit
Section 570	[Repealed]
Section 580	Variance request to convert a vertical ventilation hole to a coalbed methane gas well
Section 590	Plats
Section 600	Setback restrictions
Section 610	Casing requirements for coalbed methane gas wells
Section 620	Coalbed methane gas wellhead equipment
Section 630	Report of produced waters
Section 640	[Repealed]
Section 650	Abandonment through conversion to a vertical ventilation hole
Section 660	Applicability
Section 670	Application for a permit
Section 680	Plats
Section 690	Operations plans
Section 700	Setback restrictions
Section 710	[Repealed]
Section 711	Voids and lost circular zones
Section 720	Applicability
Section 730	General requirements
Section 740	Operations plans
Section 750	Inspections
FORMS	FORMS (4VAC25-150)

Chapter 160

VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL BOARD REGULATIONS (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	Authority and applicability
Section 30	Administrative provisions
Section 40	Notice of hearings
Section 50	Applications for field rules
Section 60	Applications for exceptions to minimum well spacing requirements
Section 70	Applications to pool interests in a drilling unit: conventional gas or oil or no conflicting claims to coalbed methane gas ownership
Section 80	Applications to pool interests in a drilling unit: conflicting claims to coalbed methane gas ownership
Section 90	Standards for escrow accounts
Section 100	Allowable cost which may be shared in pooled gas or oil operations
Section 110	Recordkeeping
Section 120	Applications to change the unit operator for a unit established by order of the board
Section 130	Appeals of the director's decisions
Section 140	Miscellaneous petitions to the board
Section 150	Effective dates for and enforcement of board orders
Section 160	[Repealed]
Section 190	Civil charges
Section 200	Surveys and tests
Section 210	[Repealed]

Chapter 170

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY REGULATIONS (create report)

Section 10	Definitions
Section 20	Resource conservation
Section 30	Bonds, permits and fees
Section 40	Notification of intent to proceed
Section 50	Well construction and maintenance
Section 60	Records, logs and general requirements
Section 70	Groundwater monitoring
Section 80	Abandonment and plugging of wells
Section 90	Environmental protection; impacts; noise abatement
FORMS	FORMS (4VAC25-170)