Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
Agency 25. Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy |
Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining |
Section 3190. Air intakes and returns
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Separate mine openings shall be provided for main intake and return air currents except during early stages of development. A multiple compartment shaft is a single opening for the purpose of this standard.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 5.43, eff. July 19, 1989.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-161.294 of the Code of Virginia.