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The Virginia Department of Energy’s Coal Mine Safety team developed this study guide to better assist coal miners seeking certifications. The material included is not all-inclusive and should only be considered an aid in obtaining knowledge of the mining practices, conditions, laws and regulations. This guide is based upon

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General Coal Miner Certification The following procedures are to be followed to secure certification: A. Applicants employed in Virginia coal mines prior to January 1, 1996 who wish to become certified shall: 1. Submit Form DM-BCME-1, Application for Certification. 2. Submit a notarized Work Experience Form, DM-BCME-2 Verifying mining experience

General coal miner certification. A. Every person working in a coal mine in the Commonwealth shall hold a general coal miner certificate issued by the Board of Coal Mining Examiners.

enforcement of mandatory coal miner training and certification standards within Virginia’s Southwestern coal fields. Title 30 CFR Part 48 establishes standards for training and retraining of underground miners in Subpart A and training and retraining of miners working at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines in Subpart B.

Every person working in a coal mine in the Commonwealth shall hold a general coal miner certificate issued by the Board of Coal Mining Examiners. The Board of Coal Mining Examiners shall issue a general coal miner certificate upon submittal of a complete application.

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certification requirements for mineral miners A. Certificates issued by the Board of Examiners (BOE) prior to July 1, 1994, shall not be accepted as valid until the BMME issues a certificate to replace the BOE certificate.

standards and procedures required for Virginia coal miner examinations and certifications. CERTIFICATION CLASSIFICATION: *Surface Foreman (Coal) This certification authorizes the holder to: Perform all surface mine foreman and/or examiner duties required by State and Federal Laws and Code Record the findings of on-shift examinations