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Regulation of Mining Activity

Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1008— Coal exploration operations
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1009— Permit required for coal surface mining operation; term; transfer, etc
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1010— Form and contents of permit application; fee
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1011— Operation and reclamation plans
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1012— Revision of permits
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1013— Approval or denial of permit
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1014— Public participation in process of issuing or revising permits
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1015— Decision of Director upon permit application; hearing; appeal
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1016— Performance bonds
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1017— Performance standards
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1018— Surface effects of underground coal mining operations
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1019— Inspections and monitoring
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1020— Enforcement of chapter generally
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1021— Civil and criminal penalties
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1022— Citizen suits; rights of citizens to accompany inspectors
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1023— Forfeiture or release of performance bond
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1024— Performance of reclamation operations by Director
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1025— Administrative review of notice or order issued under § 45.2-1020
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1026— Hearings
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1027— Judicial review of final order or decision or decision under § 45.2-1035
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1028— Designating areas unsuitable for coal surface mining