The Virginia Department of Energy’s Mineral Mining Program has revised its Operator Assistance Manual. The former one had become outdated and needed to be updated. The current manual is ready and now available to all mine operators, contractors, engineering firms, or anyone interested in best practices.
For your convenience, the Operator Assistance Manual can be found on the VA Energy website under Resource Materials, along with other guidance documents and materials. It is in PDF format which can be viewed, downloaded, or printed.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Mineral Mining Office Staff or your local Area Compliance/Assistance Specialist. Please see the Inspector Area Map with contact information for Mineral Mining personnel.