4VAC25-130-815.1. Scope and purpose.
This Part sets forth performance standards required for coal exploration which substantially disturbs the natural land surface. If necessary to provide adequate environmental protection or comply with the standards of this chapter, coal exploration operations may be further required to comply with the applicable standards of Parts 816 through 828.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-03-19 § 815.1, eff. December 15, 1981; amended, eff. June 28, 1982; October 28, 1982; December 14, 1982; October 11, 1983; December 27, 1983; May 8, 1984; June 22, 1984; August 2, 1984; October 16, 1985; January 7, 1987; July 22, 1987; November 25, 1987; October 12, 1988; December 26, 1990; July 1, 1991; July 17, 1991; November 20, 1991; July 7, 1992; May 5, 1993; October 19, 1994.