# Virginia Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule; approval of amendment. · Published 2000-02-07 · 65 FR 5781
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-2641
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** VA
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 5781
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 946
- **Publication date:** 2000-02-07
- **Interior docket:** VA-114-FOR
## Abstract

OSM is approving an amendment to the Virginia permanent regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The amendment clarifies the State's interpretation of its regulations concerning the disposal of excess spoil. The amendment is intended to improve the operational efficiency of the Virginia program.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/02/07/00-2641/virginia-regulatory-program)
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