mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · VA · Published 2012-05-29 · Effective 2012-05-29 · 77 FR 31486
Document
Document number
2012-12933
Federal Register citation
77 FR 31486
CFR reference
30 CFR 946
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
VA
Publication date
2012-05-29
Effective date
2012-05-29
Interior docket
VA-126-FOR
Abstract
We are approving an amendment to the Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The amendment revises the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations pertaining to ownership and control, valid existing rights, self-bonding, and availability of records. Virginia intends to revise its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations and SMCRA and is responding, in part, to a 30 CFR part 732 letter.