# West Virginia Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Notice of decision. · Published 1995-07-28 · Effective 1995-07-28 · 60 FR 38691
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-18584
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** VA
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 38691
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 948
- **Publication date:** 1995-07-28
- **Effective date:** 1995-07-28
## Abstract

OSM is announcing its decision on initial enforcement of underground coal mine subsidence control and water replacement requirements in West Virginia. Amendments to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) and the implementing Federal regulations require that underground coal mining operations conducted after October 24, 1992: Promptly repair or compensate for subsidence- caused material damage to noncommercial buildings and to occupied dwellings and related structures and promptly replace drinking, domestic, and residential water supplies that have been adversely affected by underground coal mining. After consultation with West Virginia and consideration of public comments, OSM has decided that initial enforcement in West Virginia will be accomplished through State enforcement.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/07/28/95-18584/west-virginia-regulatory-program)
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