{"data":{"id":"us-va/4vac25-35-70","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"4VAC25-35-70","heading":"Surface foreman, open pit (this certification is for a person whose job duties do not include overseeing blasting activities)","body":"A. Surface foreman, open pit applicants shall possess five years mining experience with at least one year at a surface mineral mine, or equivalent work experience approved by  the division.\n\nB. Applicants may be given three years credit for a bachelor's degree in mining engineering, mining technology, civil engineering, civil technology or geology, or two years credit for an associate's degree in mining technology or civil technology.\n\nC. Applicants shall possess a valid first aid certificate  verifying completion of an approved first aid course.","path":["Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources","Agency 25. Department of Energy","Chapter 35. Certification Requirements for Mineral Miners","Part II. Minimum Certification Requirements"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title4/agency25/chapter35/section70/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:45:52Z","sha256":"065c47deeacb68ed50c468f984c98865fb18b66b6483d984ef93dca2ce01f590","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/4vac25-35-60","next":"us-va/4vac25-35-75"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}