Article 2: Regulation of Mining Activity

This article is comprised of the following sections:

§45.2-1008  Coal exploration operations
§45.2-1009  Permit required for coal surface mining operation; term; transfer, etc
§45.2-1010  Form and contents of permit application; fee
§45.2-1011  Operation and reclamation plans
§45.2-1012  Revision of permits
§45.2-1013  Approval or denial of permit
§45.2-1014  Public participation in process of issuing or revising permits
§45.2-1015  Decision of Director upon permit application; hearing; appeal
§45.2-1016  Performance bonds
§45.2-1017  Performance standards
§45.2-1018  Surface effects of underground coal mining operations
§45.2-1019  Inspections and monitoring
§45.2-1020  Enforcement of chapter generally
§45.2-1021  Civil and criminal penalties
§45.2-1022  Citizen suits; rights of citizens to accompany inspectors
§45.2-1023  Forfeiture or release of performance bond
§45.2-1024  Performance of reclamation operations by Director
§45.2-1025  Administrative review of notice or order issued under § 45.2-1020
§45.2-1026  Hearings
§45.2-1027  Judicial review of final order or decision or decision under § 45.2-1035
§45.2-1028  Designating areas unsuitable for coal surface mining
