# Article 2 Regulation of Mining Activity

This article is comprised of the following sections:

- §45.2-1008 Coal exploration operations
- §45.2-1009 Permit required for coal surface mining operation; term; transfer, etc
- §45.2-1010 Form and contents of permit application; fee
- §45.2-1011 Operation and reclamation plans
- §45.2-1012 Revision of permits
- §45.2-1013 Approval or denial of permit
- §45.2-1014 Public participation in process of issuing or revising permits
- §45.2-1015 Decision of Director upon permit application; hearing; appeal
- §45.2-1016 Performance bonds
- §45.2-1017 Performance standards
- §45.2-1018 Surface effects of underground coal mining operations
- §45.2-1019 Inspections and monitoring
- §45.2-1020 Enforcement of chapter generally
- §45.2-1021 Civil and criminal penalties
- §45.2-1022 Citizen suits; rights of citizens to accompany inspectors
- §45.2-1023 Forfeiture or release of performance bond
- §45.2-1024 Performance of reclamation operations by Director
- §45.2-1025 Administrative review of notice or order issued under § 45.2-1020
- §45.2-1026 Hearings
- §45.2-1027 Judicial review of final order or decision or decision under § 45.2-1035
- §45.2-1028 Designating areas unsuitable for coal surface mining