# 4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-60: 4VAC25-101-60. Requirements for issuance of permit

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## Section

- **Citation:** 4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-60
- **Heading:** 4VAC25-101-60. Requirements for issuance of permit
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 4 Conservation And Natural Resources / Agency 25 Department of Energy / Chapter 101 / 4VAC25-101-60

## Text

A. The chief shall issue a permit when the following criteria have been met:
1. An application for a permit to drill and operate has been received, accompanied by a an accurate map or plat showing the proposed location of the hole and other required information;
2. No objection to the proposed location has been made by any interested person within the specified 10-day period, or right to object waivers have been submitted in accordance with 4VAC25-101-20 E, in which case, the 10-day period shall not apply;
3. No objection to the proposed location has been raised by the chief; and
4. All other conditions for the issuance of a permit have been met.
B. If an operator shows compelling safety reasons for drilling a vertical ventilation hole without delay, and submits proof in writing that none of the persons with standing to object to the permit have any objections, the chief may waive the notice requirements under 4VAC25-101-20 , and may issue the permit to drill a vertical ventilation hole, provided all other conditions for permit issuance have been met.

## Nearby sections

- [4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-10 4VAC25-101-10. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_4_25_101_10.md)
- [4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-20 4VAC25-101-20. Application for permits; maps or plats; notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_4_25_101_20.md)
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- [4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-40 4VAC25-101-40. Expiration of permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_4_25_101_40.md)
- [4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-50 4VAC25-101-50. Venting methane; bleeder system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_4_25_101_50.md)
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- [4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-80 4VAC25-101-80. Location of vertical ventilation hole](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_4_25_101_80.md)
- [4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-90 4VAC25-101-90. Recordkeeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_4_25_101_90.md)
- [4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-100 4VAC25-101-100. Review of action of chief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_4_25_101_100.md)
- [4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-110 4VAC25-101-110. Casing requirements for vertical ventilation holes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_4_25_101_110.md)
- [4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-101-120 4VAC25-101-120. Survey requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_4_25_101_120.md)
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