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VA Code § 45.2-1401 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 14 - Requirements Applicable to Underground Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1401. (Effective October 1, 2021) Regulations governing conditions and practices at underground mineral mines

A. The Director shall adopt, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act, regulations necessary to ensure the safety and health of miners and other persons and property at underground mineral mines in the Commonwealth. Nothing in this section shall restrict the Director from adopting regulations more stringent than regulations adopted pursuant to the federal mine safety law. Such regulations applicable to underground mineral mines shall establish requirements for the:1. Protection of miners from general risks found at underground mineral mines and in mining;2. Provision and use of personal protection equipment and devices for the head, feet, hands, and body;3. Maintenance, operation, storage, and transportation of mechanical or electrical equipment, devices, and machinery used in the underground mining of minerals;4. Control of unstable roof, face, rib, floor, and other ground conditions;5. Handling and storage of combustible materials, including requirements for emergency plans, firefighting and emergency rescue, fire prevention and safety features on mine equipment, fire safety in mine structures and other areas, and other flame and spark hazards;6. Control of exposure to airborne contaminants and excessive noise levels;7. Provision of adequate air quality and quantity through ventilation and other appropriate measures;8. Safe storage, transportation, and use of explosives and blasting devices;9. Safe design, operation, maintenance, and inspection of drilling equipment;10. Construction, installation, maintenance, use, and inspection of boilers, air compressors, and compressed gas systems;11. Safe design, use, maintenance, and inspection of passageways, walkways, ladders, and other travel ways;12. Safe design, operation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical equipment and systems;13. Safe storage, transportation, and handling of materials, including corrosive and hazardous substances;14. Safe design, use, maintenance, and inspection of guards on moving parts of equipment and machinery;15. Safe design and operation of chutes;16. Inspection, maintenance, safe design, and operation of hoisting equipment and cables;17. Inspection, maintenance, and construction of mine shafts;18. Actions to be taken by certified and competent persons; and19. Safe design, operation, maintenance, and inspection of, and the conduct of mining activities at, surface areas of underground mineral mines.B. The Director shall not adopt any regulation relating to underground mineral mines that is inconsistent with any requirement established by the Act or that, if an operator were to take action to comply with the provisions of such regulation, would place the operator in violation of the federal mine safety law.1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.294; 1996, c. 774; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1402 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 14 - Requirements Applicable to Underground Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1402. (Effective October 1, 2021) Adoption of regulations

The Director shall adopt regulations:1. Regarding transportation of miners, including regulations regarding (i) the carrying of tools by miners on mantrips; (ii) the riding of any miner, except the motorman and trip rider, inside a car; and (iii) the boarding and disembarking of miners to and from mantrips;2. Requiring any bare wire and any cable other than a ground wire, grounded power conductor, or trailing cable to be supported by insulators and away from combustible materials, roof, and ribs;3. Regarding the bonding, welding, or securing of rails and track switches where track is used to conduct electrical power;4. Requiring the installation of disconnecting switches underground in all main power circuits at appropriate locations;5. Requiring respiratory equipment and hearing protection, including by requiring that (i) each miner exposed for short periods to a hazard from inhalation of gas, dust, or fumes wear approved respiratory equipment and (ii) each operator supply hearing protection to miners upon request; and6. Requiring that fire precautions be taken when mining equipment is transported underground in proximity to energized trolley wires or trolley feeder wires.Code 1950, §§ 45-14.1, 45-69.2, 45-82, 45-82.1, 45-82.3, 45-86; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-74, 45.1-78, 45.1-80, 45.1-89, 45.1-99; 1985, c. 296; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.298; 1974, c. 323; 1978, c. 118, 729, § 45.1-99.1; 1984, c. 590; 1985, c. 296, 500; 1993, c. 442; 1994, c. 28, §§ 45.1-161.298 through 45.1-161.303; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1403 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 14 - Requirements Applicable to Underground Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1403. (Effective October 1, 2021) Flame safety lamps

No flame safety lamp shall be used for detecting methane. The Director shall determine whether flame safety lamps shall constitute approved devices for detecting oxygen deficiency. If flame safety lamps are approved for such purpose, the Director shall establish standards for their use and maintenance.Code 1950, § 45-69.7; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-64; 1993, c. 442; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.297; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1404 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 14 - Requirements Applicable to Underground Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1404. (Effective October 1, 2021) Standards for regulations

In adopting regulations pursuant to § 45.2-1401 or 45.2-1402, the Director shall consider:1. Standards utilized and generally recognized by the underground mineral mining industry;2. Standards established by recognized professional mineral mining organizations and groups;3. The federal mine safety law;4. Research, demonstrations, experiments, and any other information available regarding the maintenance of a reasonable degree of safety protection, including the latest available scientific data in the field, the technical and economic feasibility of such standards, and experience gained under the Act and other mine safety laws; and5. Any other criteria necessary to ensure the safety and health of miners and other persons or property likely to be affected by any underground mineral mine or related operation.1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.295; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1405 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 14 - Requirements Applicable to Underground Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1405. (Effective October 1, 2021) Mining in proximity to gas and oil wells

A. The Director shall adopt regulations requiring each licensed operator to notify, and in appropriate circumstances obtain the consent of, the Director prior to removing minerals in proximity to any gas or oil well already drilled or in the process of being drilled.B. Any licensed operator who plans to remove any mineral, drive any passage or entry, or extend any workings in any mine within 500 feet of any gas or oil well already drilled or in the process of being drilled shall file with the Director a notice that mining is taking place or will take place, together with copies of the maps and plans required under § 45.2-1131 showing the mine workings and projected mine workings that are within 500 feet of the well. The licensed operator shall simultaneously mail copies of such notice, maps, and plans by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the well operator and the Gas and Oil Inspector appointed pursuant to the provisions of § 45.2-1604. Each such notice shall contain a certification made by the sender that the sender has complied with such requirements.C. After filing such notice, the licensed operator may proceed with mining operations in accordance with the maps and plans submitted; however, without the prior approval of the Director, the operator shall not remove any material, drive any entry, or extend any workings in any mine within 200 feet of any gas or oil well already drilled or in the process of being drilled. Each licensed operator who files such a petition shall mail copies of the petition, maps, and plans by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the well operator and the Gas and Oil Inspector no later than the day of filing. The Gas and Oil Inspector and the well operator shall have standing to object to any petition filed under this section. Any such objection shall be filed within 10 days following the date such petition is filed.1990, c. 92, § 45.1-92.1; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.296; 1997, c. 390; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1500 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 15 - Requirements Applicable to Surface Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1500. (Effective October 1, 2021) Scope of chapter

This chapter is applicable to the operation of any surface mineral mine in the Commonwealth and shall supplement the provisions of Chapter 11 (§ 45.2-1100 et seq.).1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.304; 1997, c. 390; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1501 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 15 - Requirements Applicable to Surface Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1501. (Effective October 1, 2021) Regulations governing conditions and practices at surface mineral mines

A. The Director shall adopt, in accordance with Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act, regulations necessary to ensure safe working conditions and practices at surface mineral mines in the Commonwealth. Nothing in this section shall restrict the Director from adopting regulations more stringent than regulations adopted pursuant to the federal mine safety law. Such regulations applicable to surface mineral mines shall establish requirements for the:1. Protection of miners from general risks found at surface mineral mines;2. Provision and use of personal protection equipment;3. Control of unstable ground conditions;4. Handling and storage of combustible materials, including requirements for emergency plans, firefighting and emergency rescue, fire prevention and safety features on mine equipment, and fire prevention and safety in mine structures and buildings;5. Control of exposure to airborne toxic contaminants;6. Safe storage, transportation, and use of explosives and blasting devices;7. Safe design, operation, maintenance, and inspection of drilling equipment;8. Construction, use, maintenance, and inspection of boilers, air compressors, and compressed gas systems;9. Safe design, operation, maintenance, and inspection of mobile equipment;10. Safe design, use, maintenance, and inspection of ladders, walkways, and travel ways;11. Safe design, operation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical equipment and systems;12. Safe design, use, maintenance, and inspection of guards on moving parts of equipment and machinery;13. Safe storage, transportation, and handling of materials, including corrosive and hazardous substances;14. Safe design, operation, maintenance, and inspection of hoisting equipment and cables;15. Actions to be taken by certified and competent persons; and16. Design, construction, maintenance, and inspection of refuse piles and water and silt retaining dams, including emergency response plans.B. The Director shall not adopt any regulation relating to surface mineral mines that is inconsistent with any requirement established by the Act or that, if an operator were to take action to comply with the provisions of such regulation, would place the operator in violation of the federal mine safety law.1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.305; 1996, c. 774; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1502 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 15 - Requirements Applicable to Surface Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1502. (Effective October 1, 2021) Standards for regulations

In adopting regulations pursuant to § 45.2-1501, the Director shall consider:1. Standards utilized and generally recognized by the surface mineral mining industry;2. Standards established by recognized professional mineral mining organizations and groups;3. The federal mine safety law;4. Research, demonstrations, experiments, and any other information available regarding the maintenance of a reasonable degree of safety protection, including the latest available scientific data in the field, the technical and economic feasibility of such standards, and the experience gained under the Act and other mine safety laws; and5. Any other criteria necessary to ensure the safety and health of miners and other persons or property likely to be endangered by any surface mineral mine or related operation.1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.306; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1503 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 15 - Requirements Applicable to Surface Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1503. (Effective October 1, 2021) Mining in proximity to gas and oil wells

A. The Director shall adopt regulations requiring each licensed operator to notify, and in appropriate circumstances obtain the consent of, the Director prior to removing minerals in proximity to any gas or oil well already drilled or in the process of being drilled.B. Any licensed operator who plans to remove any mineral, drive any passage or entry, or extend any workings in any mine within 500 feet of any gas or oil well already drilled or in the process of being drilled shall file with the Director a notice that mining is taking place or will take place, together with copies of the maps and plans required under § 45.2-1131 showing the mine workings and projected mine workings that are within 500 feet of the well. The licensed operator shall simultaneously mail copies of such notice, maps, and plans by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the well operator and the Gas and Oil Inspector appointed pursuant to § 45.2-1604. Each such notice shall contain a certification made by the sender that the sender has complied with such requirements.C. After filing such notice, the licensed operator may proceed with mining operations in accordance with the maps and plans submitted; however, without the prior approval of the Director, the operator shall not remove any material, drive any entry, or extend any workings in any mine within 200 feet of any gas or oil well already drilled or in the process of being drilled. Each licensed operator who files such petition shall mail copies of the petition, maps, and plans by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the well operator and the Gas and Oil Inspector no later than the day of filing. The Gas and Oil Inspector and the well operator shall have standing to object to any petition filed under this section. Any such objection shall be filed within 10 days following the date such petition is filed.1990, c. 92, § 45.1-92.1; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.307; 1997, c. 390; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1504 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 15 - Requirements Applicable to Surface Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1504. (Effective October 1, 2021) Respiratory equipment

The Director shall adopt regulations requiring any miner exposed for short periods to hazards from inhalation of gas, dust, or fumes to wear approved respiratory equipment.Code 1950, § 45-86; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-99; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.308; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1505 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 15 - Requirements Applicable to Surface Mineral Mines|§ 45.2-1505. (Effective October 1, 2021) Health regulations

A. The Director may adopt regulations requiring that sources of dust at surface mineral mines be wetted down unless controlled by dry collection measures or other means approved by the Director.B. The Director may adopt regulations providing that no miner at a surface mineral mine that is subject to inspection by the Department pursuant to § 45.2-1148 shall be exposed to noise levels that exceed the federal limit adopted by MSHA for non-coal miners. Such regulations shall provide that if such exposure exceeds the federal limit, the Director may require the operator to employ feasible engineering and administrative control measures.1994, c. 928, § 45.1-161.309; 1997, c. 390; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1601 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 16 - Virginia Gas and Oil Act|§ 45.2-1601. (Effective October 1, 2021) 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 Chapter 10 (§ 45.2-1000 et seq.), including requirements for permits and bonds, shall apply to gas, oil, or geophysical operations located on any area 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 an area that has 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 adoption of variances from the postmining use requirements of Chapter 10 for gas, oil, or geophysical operations; however, all such variances shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 10.1982, c. 347, § 45.1-289; 1984, c. 590; 1990, c. 92, § 45.1-361.2; 2013, cc. 47, 129; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1602 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 16 - Virginia Gas and Oil Act|§ 45.2-1602. (Effective October 1, 2021) Construction; purposes

The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the following purposes:1. To foster, encourage, and promote the safe and efficient exploration for and development, production, utilization, and conservation of the Commonwealth's gas and oil resources;2. To provide a method of gas and oil conservation for maximizing exploration, development, production, and utilization of gas and oil resources;3. To recognize and protect the rights of any person owning an interest in gas or oil resources contained within a pool;4. To ensure the safe recovery of coal and other minerals;5. To maximize the production and recovery of coal without substantially affecting the right of a gas or oil owner proposing to drill a gas or oil well to explore for and produce gas or oil;6. To protect the citizens and the environment of the Commonwealth from the public safety and environmental risks associated with the development and production of gas or oil; and7. To recognize that the use of the surface for gas or oil development shall be only the use that is reasonably necessary to obtain the gas or oil.1982, c. 347, § 45.1-290; 1990, c. 92, § 45.1-361.3; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1603 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 16 - Virginia Gas and Oil Act|§ 45.2-1603. (Effective October 1, 2021) Virginia Gas and Oil Board; membership; compensation

A. The Virginia Gas and Oil Board is established as a policy board in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Board is to carry out the provisions of this chapter.B. The Board shall have a total membership of seven members that shall consist of six nonlegislative citizen members and one ex officio member. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Board shall be appointed to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, as follows: one who is a representative of the gas and oil industry and not the coal industry, one who is a representative of the coal industry and not the gas and oil industry, and four who are not representatives of the gas, oil, or coal industry. The Director or his designee shall serve ex officio with voting privileges. A chairman shall be designated by the Governor from among the membership of the Board.C. All vacancies occurring on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment within 60 days of the occurrence of the vacancy. The ex officio member of the Board shall serve terms coincident with such member's term of office. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms. After the initial staggering of terms, nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed for a term of six years from the day on which the term of their immediate predecessor expired. All members may be reappointed. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Board shall be citizens of the Commonwealth, and the Governor shall seek to appoint persons who reside in localities with significant oil or gas production or storage.D. Each member of the Board shall receive compensation for the performance of his duties as provided in § 2.2-2813. All members shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses of the members shall be provided by the Department.1982, c. 347, § 45.1-295; 1985, c. 448; 1987, c. 452; 1988, c. 483; 1989, c. 529; 1990, c. 92, § 45.1-361.13; 1998, c. 159; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1604 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 16 - Virginia Gas and Oil Act|§ 45.2-1604. (Effective October 1, 2021) Duties and responsibilities of the Director; Virginia Gas and Oil Inspector

A. The Director has the jurisdiction and authority necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The Director has the power and duty to regulate gas, oil, or geophysical operations, collect fees, and perform other responsibilities prescribed in regulations adopted by the Department or the Board.B. The Director shall appoint the Virginia Gas and Oil Inspector.1990, c. 92, § 45.1-361.4; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1605 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 16 - Virginia Gas and Oil Act|§ 45.2-1605. (Effective October 1, 2021) Exclusivity of regulation and enforcement

No locality or other political subdivision of the Commonwealth shall impose any condition or require any other local license, permit, fee, or bond that varies from or is in addition to the requirements of this chapter to perform any gas, oil, or geophysical operation. However, no provision of this chapter shall be construed to limit or supersede the jurisdiction or requirements of any other state agency, local land-use ordinance, regulation of general purpose, or § 58.1-3712, 58.1-3713, 58.1-3713.3, 58.1-3713.4, 58.1-3741, 58.1-3742, or 58.1-3743.1990, c. 92, § 45.1-361.5; 2013, cc. 305, 618; 2016, c. 305; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.