Section 15. Definitions

Part I. General and Specific Requirements for Certification

A. This chapter works with the Virginia Mine Safety Act, Title 45.1 of the Code of Virginia. Refer to § 45.1-161.8 for other definitions related to this chapter.

B. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Appropriately related work experience" means work experience which demonstrates the applicant's skill and level of responsibility in performing tasks, and prepares and equips him to perform in the capacity of a certified person.

"BCME" means Board of Coal Mining Examiners.

"Chief" means the Chief of the Division of Mines.

"DMME" means the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.

"Division" means the Division of Mines.

"DMLR" means Division of Mined Land Reclamation.

"EMT" means emergency medical technician.

"GCM" means general coal miner.

"MSHA" means the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

"Virginia coal mine safety regulations" mean 4VAC25-50-10 et seq. through 4VAC25-120-10 et seq.

"Virginia Mine Safety Act" means Chapters 14.2 (§ 45.1-161.7 et seq.) through 14.6 (§ 45.1-161.304 et seq.) and Chapter 18 (§ 45.1-221 et seq.) of Title 45.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 13, Issue 22, eff. August 20, 1997.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.28, 45.1-161.29, 45.1-161.34 and 45.1-161.35 of the Code of Virginia.