1. A. Applicants shall possess five years mining work experience at a shaft or slope or appropriately related work experience approved by the chief.
2. B. Applicants shall pass the first class shaft or slope foreman and gas detection examinations.
3. C. Applicants may be given three years credit for a degree in mining engineering or two years credit for a degree in mining technology.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.28, 45.1-161.29, 45.1-161.34 and 45.1-161.35 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-04-2 § 2.2, eff. June 30, 1994; amended, Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 22, eff. August 20, 1997.