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 Mining related codes and regulations 

        Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act  (WV Code § 22-3)  (updated 06-23-2011)

        Office of Explosives and Blasting Act (WV Code § 22-3A) 
        
        WV Coal Surface Mining Rule  (38 CSR 2)   (updated 06-29-2011)

        Quarry Reclamation Act (WV Code § 22-4)

        Rules for Quarrying and Reclamation  (38 CSR 3)

        Dam Control and Safety Act  (WV Code 22-14)

        Coal Related Dam Safety Rules  (38 CSR 4) (updated 06-23-2011) 

        Surface Mining Blasting Rule (199 CSR 1) 

      NPDES Rule for Coal Mining Facilities (47 CSR 30)

        State Certification of Activities Requiring a Federal Permit (47 CSR 5A)

        Groundwater Protection Rules Coal Mining Operations  (38 CSR 2F)