SB 1093

  • Virginia Senate Bill
  • 2020 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 20, 2020
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Surface mineral mines; authorizes a locality to regulate certain aspects.

Abstract

Surface mineral mines; local authority.Authorizes a locality to regulate certain aspects of surface mineralmines including (i) creating a reasonable buffer zone around anyblasting area of any surface mineral mine adjacent to or within areasonable distance of a school, park, or other public gatheringspace; (ii) approving the plan of operation and the bond requirementsfor a surface mining operation permit; and (iii) requiring a reasonabledecrease in the approved height of a mine refuse pile, provided suchdecrease will not affect its safety or structural integrity.

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Jan 28, 2020

Senate

Failed to report (defeated) in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (2-Y 10-N 2-A)

Jan 23, 2020

Senate

Impact statement from DPB (SB1093)

Jan 20, 2020

Senate

Unanimous consent to introduce

Senate

Presented and ordered printed 20102300D

Senate

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

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