Section 778.22. Facilities or structures used in common

The plans of a facility or structure that is to be shared by two or more separately permitted mining operations shall be included in one permit application and referenced in the other applications. In accordance with Part 800, the applicant applying for the permit shall bond the facility or structure. The permittees sharing it may agree to an agreement for assuming their respective responsibilities. The application may include a copy of any such agreement between or among the parties setting forth the respective responsibilities of each party for the facility or structure. The agreement shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the division that all responsibilities under this chapter for the facility or structure will be met.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-03-19 § 778.22, eff. December 15, 1981; amended, eff. June 28, 1982; October 28, 1982; December 14, 1982; October 11, 1983; December 27, 1983; May 8, 1984; June 22, 1984; August 2, 1984; October 16, 1985; January 7, 1987; July 22, 1987; November 25, 1987; October 12, 1988; December 26, 1990; July 1, 1991; July 17, 1991; November 20, 1991; July 7, 1992; May 5, 1993; October 19, 1994.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 of the Code of Virginia.