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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
Agency 25. Department of Energy
Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
11/5/2024

4VAC25-40-300. Closure of roads or openings.

Upon abandonment of a mine, the operator shall effectively close or fence all roads, mine openings, and surface excavations where hazardous conditions exist and warning signs shall be posted. Upon temporary cessation of mining activities as provided for in § 45.2-1205 of the Code of Virginia, the operator shall effectively close or barricade access roads and hazardous areas.

Statutory Authority

§ 45.2-103 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 2.21, eff. July 19, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1998; Volume 35, Issue 4, eff. November 30, 2018; Volume 38, Issue 13, eff. March 31, 2022.

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