A subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources consisting of Senator Frederick C. Boucher, Chairman, Senator Madison E. Marye and Senator Frank W. Nolen was appointed in April of 1979 for the purpose of considering the possible need for a state permitting program to insure the reclamation of lands disturbed by oil or natural gas exploration or development. The  Subcommittee was directed to conclude its inquiry and submit its findings and recommendations prior to the commencement of the 1980 session of the Virginia General Assembly.