Chapter 130. Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations

(a) The application shall include cross sections, maps, and plans showing— (1) Elevations and locations of test borings and core samplings; (2) Elevations and locations of monitoring stations used to gather data for water quality and quantity and fish and wildlife in preparation …

(a) It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide, except where specifically exempted in this Part, all information required by this Part in the application. (b) It is the responsibility of State and Federal government agencies to provide information for applications as sp…

Each application shall contain a description of the mining operations proposed to be conducted during the life of the mine within the proposed permit area, including, at a minimum, the following: (a) A narrative description of the type and method of coal mining procedures and pro…

(a) Each application shall contain a description of each existing structure proposed to be used in connection with or to facilitate the surface coal mining and reclamation operation. The description shall include: (1) Location; (2) Plans of the structure which describe its curren…

(a) Blasting plan. Each application shall contain a blasting plan for the proposed permit area, explaining how the applicant will comply with the requirements of 4VAC25-130-816.61 through 4VAC25-130-816.68. This plan shall include, at a minimum, information setting forth the limi…

Each application shall contain maps and plans as follows: (a) The maps and plans shall show the land proposed to be affected throughout the operation and any change in a facility or feature to be caused by the proposed operations, if the facility or feature was shown under 4VAC25…

(a) Resource information. Each application shall include fish and wildlife resource information for the permit area and adjacent area. (1) The scope and level of detail for such information shall be determined by the division in consultation with State and Federal agencies with r…

(a) Each application shall contain a plan for reclamation of the lands within the proposed permit area, showing how the applicant will comply with § 45.2-1017 of the Act, Subchapter VK, and the environmental protection performance standards of the regulatory program. The plan sha…

(a) Sampling and analysis methodology. All water-quality analyses performed to meet the requirements of this section shall be conducted according to the methodology in the current edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," which is incorporated by …

(a) General. Each application shall include geologic information in sufficient detail to assist in determining-- (1) The probable hydrologic consequences of the operation upon the quality and quantity of surface and ground-water in the permit and adjacent areas, including the ext…

(a) The plan shall contain a statement of the condition, capability, and productivity of the land within the proposed permit area; including: (1) A map and supporting narrative of the uses of the land existing at the time of the filing of the application. If the premining use of …

(a) General. Each application shall include a general plan and a detailed design plan for each proposed siltation structure, water impoundment, and coal processing waste bank, dam, or embankment within the proposed permit area. (1) Each general plan shall— (i) Be prepared by, or …

For surface mining activities within the proposed permit area to be conducted within 500 feet of an underground mine, the application shall describe the measures to be used to comply with 4VAC25-130-816.79. Statutory Authority§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 of the Code of Virginia.

Each application shall contain descriptions, including maps and cross sections, of stream channel diversions and other diversions to be constructed within the proposed permit area to achieve compliance with 4VAC25-130-816.43. Statutory Authority§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 of the C…

(a) For any publicly owned parks or any places listed on the National Register of Historic Places that may be adversely affected by the proposed operation, each plan shall describe the measures to be used -- (1) To prevent adverse impacts, or (2) If valid existing rights exist or…

Each application shall describe, with appropriate maps and cross sections, the measures to be used to ensure that the interests of the public and land owners affected are protected, if, under 4VAC25-130-761.12(d), the applicant seeks to have the division approve-- (a) Conducting …

(a) Each application shall contain descriptions, including appropriate maps and cross section drawings of the proposed disposal site and design of the spoil disposal structures according to 4VAC25-130-816.71 through 4VAC25-130-816.75. These plans shall describe the geotechnical i…

(a) Plans and drawings. Each applicant for a surface coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit plans and drawings for each road, as defined in 4VAC25-130-700.5, to be constructed, used, or maintained within the proposed permit area. The plans and drawings shall- (1) Include…

Each applicant for a surface coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit a description, plans, and drawings for each support facility to be constructed, used, or maintained within the proposed permit area. The plans and drawings shall include a map, appropriate cross sections…

(a) It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide to the division all of the information required by this Part, except where specifically exempted in this Part. (b) It is the responsibility of the State and Federal governmental agencies to provide information to the divisi…

Each permit application shall include a description of the existing, premining environmental resources within the proposed permit area and adjacent areas that may be affected or impacted by the proposed underground mining activities. Statutory Authority§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 …

Each application shall describe and identify-- (a) The lands subject to surface coal mining operations over the estimated life of those operations and the size, sequence, and timing of the subareas for which it is anticipated that individual permits for mining will be sought; and…

(a) When requested by the division, the application shall contain a statement of the climatological factors that are representative of the proposed locality of the permit area, including: (1) The average seasonal precipitation; (2) The average direction and velocity of prevailing…

(a) The permit application shall contain a map or narrative describing the vegetation within the proposed permit area and within any proposed reference area. (b) Where a vegetative map is utilized, show the outline of the proposed permit area, and show north point indicator. Suff…

Where the applicant proposes to use selected overburden materials as a supplement or substitute for topsoil, the application shall provide results of the analyses, trials, and tests required under 4VAC25-130-784.13. Statutory Authority§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 of the Code of Vir…

(a) The application shall contain a statement of the condition, capability, and productivity of the land which will be affected by surface operations and facilities within the proposed permit area, including-- (1) A map and supporting narrative of the uses of the land existing at…

The permit application shall include maps showing-- (a) All boundaries of lands and names of present owners of record of those lands, both surface and subsurface, included in or contiguous to the permit area; (b) The boundaries of land within the proposed permit area upon which t…

(a) The application shall include cross sections, maps, and plans showing— (1) Elevations and locations of test borings and core samplings; (2) Elevations and locations of monitoring stations used to gather data for water quality and quantity and fish and wildlife in preparation …

(a) It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide, except where specifically exempted in this Part, all information required by this Part in the application. (b) It is the responsibility of State and Federal governmental agencies to provide information for applications as …

Each application shall contain a description of the mining operations proposed to be conducted during the life of the mine within the proposed permit area, including, at a minimum, the following: (a) A narrative description of the type and method of coal mining procedures and pro…

(a) Each application shall contain a description of each existing structure proposed to be used in connection with or to facilitate the surface coal mining and reclamation operation. The description shall include: (1) Location; (2) Plans of the structure which describe its curren…

(a) Each application shall contain a plan for reclamation of the lands within the proposed permit area, showing how the applicant will comply with §§ 45.2-1017 and 45.2-1018 of the Act, Subchapter VK, and the environmental protection performance standards of the regulatory progra…

(a) Sampling and analysis. All water quality analyses performed to meet the requirements of this section shall be conducted according to the methodology in the current edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," which is incorporated by reference, o…

(a) The plan shall contain a statement of the condition, capability, and productivity of the land within the proposed permit area; including: (1) A map and supporting narrative of the uses of the land existing at the time of the filing of the application. If the premining use of …

(a) General. Each application shall include a general plan and a detailed design plan for each proposed siltation structure, water impoundment, and coal processing waste bank, dam, or embankment within the proposed permit area. (1) Each general plan shall- (i) Be prepared by, or …

(a) For any publicly owned parks or any places listed on the National Register of Historic Places that may be adversely affected by the proposed operation, each plan shall describe the measures to be used -- (1) To prevent adverse impacts, or (2) If valid existing rights exist or…

Each application shall describe, with appropriate maps and cross-sections, the measures to be used to ensure that the interests of the public and land owners affected are protected, if, under 4VAC25-130-761.12(d), the applicant seeks to have the division approve-- (a) Conducting …

Each application shall contain descriptions, including appropriate maps and cross-section drawings, of the proposed disposal methods and sites for placing underground development waste and excess spoil generated at surface areas affected by surface operations and facilities, acco…

(a) Presubsidence survey. Each application must include: (1) A map of the permit and adjacent areas at a scale of 1:12,000, or larger if determined necessary by the division, showing the location and type of structures and renewable resource lands that subsidence may materially d…

(a) Resource information. Each application shall include fish and wildlife resource information for the permit area and adjacent area. (1) The scope and level of detail for such information shall be determined by the division in consultation with State and Federal agencies with r…

(a) General. Each application shall include geologic information in sufficient detail to assist in- (1) Determining the probable hydrologic consequences of the operation upon the quality and quantity of surface and ground water in the permit and adjacent areas, including the exte…

Each application shall contain maps and plans as follows: (a) The maps, plans and cross sections shall show the land proposed to be affected throughout the operation, the underground mining activities to be conducted, and any change in a facility or feature to be caused by the pr…

(a) Plans and drawings. Each applicant for an underground coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit plans and drawings for each road, as defined in 4VAC25-130-700.5, to be constructed, used, or maintained within the proposed permit area. The plans and drawings shall (1) Inc…

(a) Each plan shall describe the design, operation and maintenance of any proposed coal processing waste disposal facility, including flow diagrams and any other necessary drawings and maps, for the approval of the division and the Mine Safety and Health Administration under 4VAC…

Each application shall contain descriptions, including maps and cross-sections, of stream channel diversions and other diversions to be constructed within the proposed permit area to achieve compliance with 4VAC25-130-817.43. Statutory Authority§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 of the C…

Each applicant for an underground coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit a description, plans, and drawings for each support facility to be constructed, used, or maintained within the proposed permit area. The plans and drawings shall include a map, appropriate cross sec…

(a) It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide to the division all of the information required by this Part, except where specifically exempted in this Part. (b) It is the responsibility of the State and Federal governmental agencies to provide information to the divisi…