Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Fund Advisory Board

Purpose

The Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Fund Advisory Board shall oversee the general operation of the Fund and recommend any necessary regulations or changes for administration or operation of the Fund.

Term

Five years; no more than two consecutive terms

Composition

The Reclamation Fund Advisory Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, at least four of whom shall represent the coal industry, one of whom shall be a representative of the Director, and two of whom shall represent conservation interests and such other public and private interests as may be appropriate in accordance with Article V of the Interstate Mining Compact (§ 45.1-271). The Director of the Division shall be a continuing ex officio nonvoting member of the Reclamation Fund Advisory Board and shall serve as Secretary thereto.

The voting members of the Reclamation Fund Advisory Board shall initially be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four, and five years, such terms to be assigned by lot. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for five-year terms. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

The Reclamation Fund Advisory Board shall annually elect a chairman and shall formulate rules for its organization and procedure.

Vacant Seats

No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.

Current Board Members

Gregory F. Baker

Director of Department of Energy Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Mr. Richard Victor Davis

Representative of Conservation Interests Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Justin Bentley

Representative of Conservation Interests Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Barbara Altizer

Representative of the Coal Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Vice-President Christopher James Stanley

Representative of the Coal Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Jackie Walker Ball

Representative of the Coal Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Timoth R. Browning

Representative of the Coal Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2030