# Virginia Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule; approval of amendment. · Published 2003-09-10 · 68 FR 53292
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-23077
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** VA
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 53292
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 946
- **Publication date:** 2003-09-10
- **Interior docket:** VA-120-FOR
## Abstract

We are approving a proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The program amendment increases the permit and anniversary fees for Coal Surface Mining and Reclamation permits issued by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/10/03-23077/virginia-regulatory-program)
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