# W. Va. Code § 22-3-6: Duties of surface mining reclamation inspectors and inspectors in training

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S6

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 22-3-6
- **Heading:** Duties of surface mining reclamation inspectors and inspectors in training
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 22 / Article 3 / Section 6

## Text

Except as otherwise provided in this article, surface mining reclamation inspectors and inspectors in training shall make all necessary surveys and inspections of surface mining operations required by the provisions of this article, shall administer and enforce all surface mining laws and rules and shall perform such other duties and services as may be prescribed by the director. Such inspectors shall give particular attention to all conditions of each permit to ensure complete compliance therewith. Such inspectors shall note and describe all violations of this article and immediately report such violations to the director in writing, furnishing at the same time a copy of such report to the operator concerned.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-1 §22-3-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-2 §22-3-2. Legislative findings and purpose; jurisdiction vested in Division of Environmental Protection; authority of secretary; inter-departmental cooperation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-3 §22-3-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-4 §22-3-4. Reclamation; duties and functions of secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-5 §22-3-5. Surface mining reclamation supervisors and inspectors; appointment and qualifications; salary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-6 §22-3-6. Duties of surface mining reclamation inspectors and inspectors in training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-7 §22-3-7. Notice of intention to prospect, requirements therefor; bonding; secretary's authority to deny or limit; postponement of reclamation; prohibited acts; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-8 §22-3-8. Prohibition of surface mining without a permit; permit requirements; successor in interest; duration of permits; proof of insurance; termination of permits; permit fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-9 §22-3-9. Permit application requirements and contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-10 §22-3-10. Reclamation plan requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-11 §22-3-11. Bonds; amount and method of bonding; bonding requirements; special reclamation tax and funds; prohibited acts; period of bond liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-11A §22-3-11a. Special reclamation tax; clarification of imposition of tax; procedures for collection and administration of tax; application of Tax Procedure and Administration Act and Tax Crimes and Penalties Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S11A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-12 §22-3-12. Site-specific bonding; legislative rule; contents of legislative rule; legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-13 §22-3-13. General environmental protection performance standards for surface mining; variances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S13.md)

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