                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

 STANDARDS FOR REGULATIONS (§ 45.2-1404)

In adopting regulations pursuant to § 45.2-1401 or 45.2-1402, the Director
shall consider:

1. Standards utilized and generally recognized by the underground mineral mining
industry;

2. Standards established by recognized professional mineral mining organizations
and groups;

3. The federal mine safety law;

4. Research, demonstrations, experiments, and any other information available
regarding the maintenance of a reasonable degree of safety protection, including
the latest available scientific data in the field, the technical and economic
feasibility of such standards, and experience gained under the Act and other
mine safety laws; and

5. Any other criteria necessary to ensure the safety and health of miners and
other persons or property likely to be affected by any underground mineral mine
or related operation.

HISTORY: 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.295; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.