DMME Laws & Regulations

Coal Mining and Reclamation
Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act - Select Title 45.1 (Mines & Mining) - Chapter 19
Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations - Select Title 4 (Conservation & Natural Resources) - Agency 25 - Chapter 130

Coal Mine Safety
Coal Mine Safety Laws of Virginia - Select Title 45.1 (Mines & Mining) - Chapter 14.2
Coal Mine Safety Regulations

Gas and Oil Extraction
Virginia Gas and Oil Act - Select Title 45.1 (Mines & Mining) - Chapter 22.1
Virginia Gas and Oil Regulations - Select Title 4 (Conservation & Natural Resources) - Agency 25 - Chapter 150
Virginia Gas and Oil Board Regulations - Select Title 4 (Conservation & Natural Resources) - Agency 25 - Chapter 160

Public Participation Guidelines
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Public Participation Guidelines Changes Effective December 25, 2008

Mineral Mining and Reclamation
(Law) Permits for Certain Mining Operations; Reclamation of Land - Select Title 45.1 (Mines & Mining) - Chapter 16
Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining - Select TItle 4 (Conservation & Natural Resources) - Agency 25 - Chapter 31

Mineral Mine Safety 
Mineral Mine Safety Laws of Virginia
Mineral Mine Safety Regulations - (Effective July 8, 2009)

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