Virginia § 45.2-1042 Miscellaneous powers of Director

Virginia Statutes

§ 45.2-1042 — Miscellaneous powers of Director

Virginia § 45.2-1042

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy

Subtitle IICoal Mining

Ch. 10Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979

Art. 4Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Part CSurface Coal Mines

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Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1042 (2026).

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A.In addition to any other remedies provided for in this chapter, the Director may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction to restrain any interference with the exercise of the right to enter or to conduct any work pursuant to this chapter.

B.The Director is authorized, to the extent of funds available for the purposes herein, to construct and operate plants for the control and treatment of water pollution resulting from mine drainage. Such plants may include major intercepters and other facilities appurtenant to such plants. No such control or treatment shall in any way be less than that required under the federal Clean Water Act.

C.The Director may transfer funds to other appropriate state or local agencies in order to carry out the reclamation authorized by t

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A. In addition to any other remedies provided for in this chapter, the Director may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction to restrain any interference with the exercise of the right to enter or to conduct any work pursuant to this chapter.

B. The Director is authorized, to the extent of funds available for the purposes herein, to construct and operate plants for the control and treatment of water pollution resulting from mine drainage. Such plants may include major intercepters and other facilities appurtenant to such plants. No such control or treatment shall in any way be less than that required under the federal Clean Water Act.

C. The Director may transfer funds to other appropriate state or local agencies in order to carry out the reclamation authorized by this article.