Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org8415745.2-1024 Performance of reclamation operations by Director202545.2-1048Mines, Minerals, and EnergyCoal MiningSurface Coal MinesVirginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979Regulation of Mining Activity

In the event of forfeiture of a performance bond, in whole or in part, the Director shall deposit the proceeds in the state treasury in a special fund to be used by the Director to complete the reclamation plan and other regulatory requirements pertaining to the operation for which the forfeited bond had been posted. The Director may use the resources and facilities of the Division or enter into contracts for performance of such reclamation with any person, any soil conservation district, or any agency of the state or federal government. After completion of the reclamation and payment of all costs and administrative expenses associated with the completion of reclamation, any additional funds from the forfeiture of the bond shall be returned.

1979, c. 290, § 45.1-248; 1984, c. 590; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.