The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) to enhance the development and conservation of energy and mineral resources in a safe and environmentally sound manner to support a more productive economy.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 9,545,182 | $ 17,845,337 | 237.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 9,574,799 | $ 17,845,337 | 236.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 12,917,049 | $ 18,601,968 | 240.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 11,787,097 | $ 18,601,968 | 240.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 11,787,097 | $ 18,601,968 | 240.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ 1,124,952 | $ 2,242,880 | 3.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 12,912,049 | $ 20,844,848 | 243.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 11,787,097 | $ 18,601,968 | 240.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ 1,257,469 | $ 2,242,880 | 3.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 13,044,566 | $ 20,844,848 | 243.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
-
Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $971,327 (GF) and $962,334 (NGF).
-
Increase appropriation for federal grants for energy conservation projectsIncreases the agency's federal appropriation to reflect federal energy grants. Historically, the agency receives at least $600,000 in federal grants every year. Increasing the agency's appropriation will reduce the need to adjust the nongeneral fund appropriation administratively. For each year, $600,000 (NGF).
-
Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. For each year, a decrease of $185,936 (GF) and an increase of $77,046 (NGF).
-
Provide funding to create the Virginia Energy Management ProgramProvides funding and three positions to create the Virginia Energy Management Program (VEMP) within the department. VEMP will serve as the central coordinator for all statewide energy efficiency efforts and will work to implement best practices in operating and maintaining state-owned buildings, aggregating procurement of natural gas, and other energy-related initiatives. These efforts are projected to reduce future energy costs, addressing Governor Kaine's Executive Order 48, which calls for executive branch agencies and institutions to reduce their non-renewable energy purchases by at least 20 percent of 2006 expenditures by 2010. For 2009, $339,561 (GF) and three positions. For 2010, $472,078 (GF).
-
Fund water permitting activities with fee collectionProvides the agency with a nongeneral fund appropriation for new fees to be used to support the administration and enforcement of ensuring water quality under the federal Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program. This appropriation is contingent upon the approval of associated legislation that authorizes the agency to collect fees for issuing surface water discharge permits for coal mine sites. For each year, $603,500 (NGF).