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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

4VAC25-130-817.181: Support facilities

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  1. Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
  2. Agency 25. Department of Energy
  3. Chapter 130. Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations
  4. Part 817. Permanent Program Performance Standards—Underground Mining Activities

(a) Support facilities shall be operated in accordance with a permit issued for the mine or coal preparation plant to which it is incident or from which its operation results.

(b) In addition to the other provisions of this Part, support facilities shall be located, maintained, and used in a manner that--

(1) Prevents or controls erosion and siltation, water pollution, and damage to public or private property; and

(2) To the extent possible using the best technology currently available--

(i) Minimizes damage to fish, wildlife, and related environmental values; and

(ii) Minimizes additional contributions of suspended solids to stream flow or runoff outside the permit area. Any such contributions shall not be in excess of limitations of State or Federal law.

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