DMME Laws & Regulations

Coal Mining and Reclamation
Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act
Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations

NEW!  Amendments to Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations - Effective May 16, 2007
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Amendments to the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations - Effective April 4, 2007
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These regulations have been revised but not yet added to the Legislative Services system:
- Revised Final Regulations - Section 4VAC 25-130-816.11 thru 816.64
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Coal Mine Safety
Coal Mine Safety Laws of Virginia 
Coal Mine Safety Regulations

Gas and Oil Extraction
Virginia Gas and Oil Act
Virginia Gas and Oil Regulations
Virginia Gas and Oil Board Regulations

Public Participation Guidelines
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Public Participation Guidelines Changes Effective July 24, 2006 - (Acrobat Version)

Mineral Mining and Reclamation
(Law) Permits for Certain Mining Operations; Reclamation of Land
Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining

Mineral Mine Safety 
Mineral Mine Safety Laws of Virginia
Mineral Mine Safety Regulations

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