Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
1.1. Scope. -- This series governs the practice and procedure before the surface mine board (the "board") in adjudicatory proceedings. [Note: The surface mine board was formerly known as the reclamation board of review.]1.1.a. Purpose. -- The purpose of these rules is to describe each of the rules of procedure before the board in order to provide a fair and orderly ascertainment of the facts and to promote the ends of justice and fairness.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §§ 22B-1-3(c); 29A-3-3.1.3. Filing Date. -- April 20, 2007.1.4. Effective Date. -- May 19, 2007.1.5. Repeal of Former Rule. This procedural rule repeals and replaces 49 CSR 1, "Procedural Rules, Reclamation Board of Review," which became effective on February 24, 1997.