§ 45.2-1400. Scope of chapter

This chapter is applicable to the operation of any underground mineral mine in the Commonwealth and shall supplement the provisions of Chapter 11 (§ 45.2-1100 et seq.). 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.293; 1997, c. 390; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.

§ 45.2-1401. Regulations governing conditions and practices at underground mineral mines

A. The Director shall adopt, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act, regulations necessary to ensure the safety and health of miners and other persons and property at underground mineral mines in the Commonwealth. Nothing in this section shall restrict the Director from adopting regulations […]

§ 45.2-1402. Adoption of regulations

The Director shall adopt regulations: 1. Regarding transportation of miners, including regulations regarding (i) the carrying of tools by miners on mantrips; (ii) the riding of any miner, except the motorman and trip rider, inside a car; and (iii) the boarding and disembarking of miners to and from mantrips; 2. Requiring any bare wire and […]

§ 45.2-1403. Flame safety lamps

No flame safety lamp shall be used for detecting methane. The Director shall determine whether flame safety lamps shall constitute approved devices for detecting oxygen deficiency. If flame safety lamps are approved for such purpose, the Director shall establish standards for their use and maintenance. Code 1950, § 45-69.7; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, […]

§ 45.2-1404. Standards for regulations

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 […]

§ 45.2-1405. Mining in proximity to gas and oil wells

A. The Director shall adopt regulations requiring each licensed operator to notify, and in appropriate circumstances obtain the consent of, the Director prior to removing minerals in proximity to any gas or oil well already drilled or in the process of being drilled. B. Any licensed operator who plans to remove any mineral, drive any […]