Oil and Gas Wells Fees; Mineral and Coal Mine Fees (language only)

Item 110 #1c

Language
Page 61, after line 28, insert:
"D.  The application fee for a coal mine license or a renewal or transfer of a license pursuant to § 45.1-161.58, Code of Virginia, shall be in the amount of $350.
E.  The application fee for a mineral mine license or a renewal or transfer of a license pursuant to § 45.1-161.292:31, Code of Virginia, shall be in the amount of $400, except applications submitted electronically, which shall be accompanied by a fee of $330.  However, the fee for any person engaged in mining sand or gravel on an area of five acres or less shall be required to pay a fee of $100, except applications submitted electronically, which shall be accompanied by a fee of $80.
F.  The application fee for a new oil or gas well permit pursuant to § 45.1-361.29, Code of Virginia, shall be in the amount of $600 and the application fee for permit modifications shall be $300."

Explanation
(This amendment implements the provisions of Senate Bill 558, Senate Bill 559, and Senate Bill 560 of the 2010 Session. Revenue from these fees was included in the introduced budget.)