Virginia Statutes
§ 45.2-553 — Inspections; Mine Rescue Coordinator
Virginia § 45.2-553
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Subtitle IICoal Mining
Ch. 5Coal Mine Safety Act
Art. 5Mine Rescue Teams
Part ACoal Mines Generally
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-553 (2026).
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A. The Director shall (i) inspect, or cause to be inspected, the rescue station of each state-designated mine rescue team four times each year;
(ii)ensure that all rescue stations are adequately equipped; and (iii) ensure that all team members are adequately trained.
B. The Director shall designate an employee of the Department as the Mine Rescue Coordinator, who shall perform the duties assigned to him by the Director.
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Legislative History
1985, c. 496, § 45.1-33.5:3; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.75; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 45.2-100
Definitions§ 45.2-1000
Definitions§ 45.2-1001
Limitations of chapter§ 45.2-1002
Application of chapter§ 45.2-1003
Authority and duties of Director§ 45.2-1004
Training and certification of blasters§ 45.2-1005
Conflicts of interest prohibited§ 45.2-1007
Coal Surface Mining Regulatory Fund§ 45.2-1008
Coal exploration operations§ 45.2-1010
Form and contents of permit application; fee§ 45.2-1011
Operation and reclamation plans§ 45.2-1012
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