Coal Mine Refuse Impoundments and Retaining Dams

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This is Article 4 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Coal Mine Refuse Impoundments and Retaining Dams.” It is part of Chapter 6 “Coal Mining Property, Interests, Adjacent Owners, and Dams”, which is part of Part A “Coal Mines Generally”, which is part of Subtitle II “Coal Mining”, which is part of Title 45.2 “Mines, Minerals, and Energy”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 45.2-617	Definitions
§ 45.2-618	Design and construction of retaining dam or mine refuse impoundment; designs and other data to be submitted to Chief
§ 45.2-619	Examination of retaining dam or mine refuse impoundment; potentially hazardous condition; plans to be submitted by operators
§ 45.2-620	Emergency notification and evacuation plan