4VAC25-130-772.13: Coal exploration compliance duties

(a) All coal exploration and reclamation activities that substantially disturb the natural land surface shall be conducted in accordance with the coal exploration requirements of this Part, Part 815, the regulatory program, and any exploration permit term or condition imposed by the division.

(b) Any person who conducts any coal exploration in violation of the provisions of this Part, Part 815, the regulatory program, or any exploration permit term or condition imposed by the division shall be subject to the provisions of Subchapter VL.