The report summarizes findings and provides a plan for correcting identified weaknesses and improving the Virginia regulatory program. An Evaluation of Approximate Original Contour Variances and Postmining Land Uses in Virginia. An Evaluation of Approximate Original Contour and Postmining Land Use in West Virginia. An Evaluation of Approximate Original Contour and Postmining Land Use in West Virginia. The report contains background material, findings, proposed recommendations, and Department of the Interior Solicitor's comments.
Old mines can be dangerous.
Each year people are injured and killed while exploring abandoned surface and underground mines. This brochure warns of the dangers associated with abandoned mines. In addition, it describes some of the hazards and provides information to citizens so the location of these mines can be reported to the Office of Surface Mining. Multiple copies of this brochure are available on request. A Source of Mine Map Data.