Subchapter 1
Rules and Regulations Governing the Montana Hard Rock Mining Reclamation Act
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17.24.101 |
GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.102 |
DEFINITIONS |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.103 |
EXPLORATION LICENSE--APPLICATION AND CONDITIONS |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.104 |
EXPLORATION (TEMPORARY) ROADS |
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12/27/2002 |
17.24.105 |
CONDUCT OF EXPLORATION OPERATIONS |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.106 |
EXPLORATION DRILL HOLE PLUGGING |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.107 |
RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS--EXPLORATION |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.108 |
EXPLORATION RECLAMATION DEFERRED |
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4/9/1999 |
17.24.109 |
EXPLORATION LICENSE ASSIGNMENT |
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5/11/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.110 through 17.24.114 reserved
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17.24.115 |
OPERATING PERMITS: RECLAMATION PLANS |
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12/27/2002 |
17.24.116 |
OPERATING PERMIT: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.117 |
PERMIT CONDITIONS |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.118 |
ANNUAL REPORT |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.119 |
PERMIT AMENDMENTS |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.120 |
PERMIT REVISIONS |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.121 |
PERMIT REVIEWS |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.122 |
PERMIT ASSIGNMENT |
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11/11/1994 |
17.24.123 |
PERMIT CONSOLIDATION |
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2/11/2000 |
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Rules 17.24.124 through 17.24.127 reserved
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17.24.128 |
INSPECTIONS: FREQUENCY, METHOD, AND REPORTING |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.129 |
INSPECTIONS: RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMPLAINTS |
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4/9/1999 |
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Rules 17.24.130 and 17.24.131 reserved
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17.24.132 |
ENFORCEMENT: PROCESSING OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEFICIENCY NOTICES, WARNINGS, VIOLATIONS, AND PENALTIES |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.133 |
ENFORCEMENT: ABATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS AND PERMIT SUSPENSION |
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5/5/2006 |
17.24.134 |
ENFORCEMENT: ASSESSMENT OF PENALTIES |
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5/5/2006 |
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Rule 17.24.135 reserved
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17.24.136 |
ORDERS: ISSUANCE AND SERVICE |
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5/5/2006 |
17.24.137 |
NOTICES AND ORDERS: EFFECT |
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2/11/2000 |
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Rules 17.24.138 and 17.24.139 reserved
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17.24.140 |
BONDING: DETERMINATION OF BOND AMOUNT |
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12/27/2002 |
17.24.141 |
BONDING: ADJUSTMENT OF AMOUNT OF BOND |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.142 |
BONDING: REPLACEMENT OF BOND |
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4/9/1999 |
17.24.143 |
BONDING: FORM OF BOND |
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4/9/1999 |
17.24.144 |
BONDING: SURETY BONDS |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.145 |
BONDING: CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.146 |
BONDING: LETTERS OF CREDIT |
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5/11/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.147 through 17.24.149 reserved
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17.24.150 |
ABANDONMENT OR COMPLETION OF OPERATION |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.151 |
ABANDONED PITS: OBJECTIONABLE EFFLUENTS |
REP
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4/9/1999 |
17.24.152 |
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION |
REP
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4/9/1999 |
17.24.153 |
GENERAL COMPLIANCE |
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9/24/2022 |
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Rules 17.24.154 through 17.24.156 reserved
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17.24.157 |
BLASTING OPERATIONS: COMPLAINT PROCEDURE |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.158 |
BLASTING OPERATIONS: PARTICIPATION AND COOPERATION OF PERSONS USING EXPLOSIVES |
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2/11/2000 |
17.24.159 |
BLASTING OPERATIONS: ORDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT |
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5/11/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.160 through 17.24.164 reserved
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17.24.165 |
MILLS AND REPROCESSING OPERATIONS: DEFINITIONS |
REP
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.166 |
MILLS: APPLICABILITY OF RULES TO MILLS |
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.167 |
MILLS: OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATION |
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12/27/2002 |
17.24.168 |
MILLS: OPERATING PLANS |
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6/1/1990 |
17.24.169 |
MILLS: RECLAMATION PLANS |
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6/1/1990 |
17.24.170 |
MILLS: CESSATION OR COMPLETION OF OPERATION |
REP
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5/11/2024 |
17.24.171 |
REPROCESSING OF WASTE ROCK AND TAILINGS |
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5/11/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.172 through 17.24.179 reserved
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17.24.180 |
DEFINITIONS |
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4/12/1991 |
17.24.181 |
SMALL MINER PLACER AND DREDGE BONDING |
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9/24/2022 |
17.24.182 |
(INTERPRETIVE RULE) OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL MINERS |
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4/12/1991 |
17.24.183 |
COMPARABLE UTILITY AND STABILITY OF RECLAIMED AREAS--STANDARDS FOR BOND RELEASE FOR SMALL MINERS |
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4/12/1991 |
17.24.184 |
SMALL MINER BOND FORFEITURE AND SMES REVOCATION |
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12/27/2002 |
17.24.185 |
SMALL MINER METAL LEACHING SOLVENT OR REAGENT APPLICATIONS |
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2/11/2000 |
17.24.186 |
SMALL MINER METAL LEACHING SOLVENT OR REAGENT BASELINE INFORMATION |
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2/11/2000 |
17.24.187 |
SMALL MINER METAL LEACHING SOLVENT OR REAGENT OPERATING PLANS |
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2/11/2000 |
17.24.188 |
SMALL MINER METAL LEACHING SOLVENT OR REAGENT RECLAMATION PLANS |
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2/11/2000 |
17.24.189 |
SMALL MINER METAL LEACHING SOLVENT OR REAGENT PROCESSING FACILITIES PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND BONDING |
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2/11/2000 |
Subchapter 2
Rules and Regulations Governing the Opencut Mining Act
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17.24.201 |
APPLICABILITY |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.202 |
DEFINITIONS |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.203 |
BOND OR OTHER SECURITY |
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3/19/2016 |
17.24.204 |
SITE INFORMATION |
REP
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2/13/2004 |
17.24.205 |
MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN |
REP
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2/13/2004 |
17.24.206 |
LANDOWNER CONSULTATION |
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3/19/2016 |
17.24.207 |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BENTONITE MINES |
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3/19/2016 |
17.24.208 |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SOIL MINES |
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10/8/2022 |
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Rules 17.24.209 through 17.24.211 reserved
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17.24.212 |
REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.213 |
AMENDMENT OF PERMITS |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.214 |
ANNUAL PRODUCTION REPORT |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.215 |
PENALTIES |
REP
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2/13/2004 |
17.24.216 |
GENERAL APPLICATION CONTENT AND PROCEDURES |
REP
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3/19/2016 |
17.24.217 |
PLAN OF OPERATION--PREMINE INFORMATION |
REP
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3/19/2016 |
17.24.218 |
PLAN OF OPERATION (SITE CHARACTERIZATION, SITE PREPARATION, SOIL AND OVERBURDEN HANDLING, MINING, AND PROCESSING PLANS) AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.219 |
PLAN OF OPERATION, RECLAMATION PLAN, AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.220 |
RECLAMATION BOND CALCULATION |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.221 |
PLAN OF OPERATION--MAPS |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.222 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.223 |
ZONING COMPLIANCE FOR SAND OR GRAVEL MINING |
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3/19/2016 |
17.24.224 |
ASSIGNMENT OF PERMITS |
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3/19/2016 |
17.24.225 |
PERMIT COMPLIANCE |
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3/19/2016 |
17.24.226 |
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED OPENCUT OPERATIONS |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.227 |
SURFACE WATER SETBACK REQUIREMENTS |
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10/8/2022 |
17.24.228 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR DRYLAND PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND RECLAMATION |
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10/8/2022 |
Subchapter 3
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Definitions and Strip Mine Permit Application Requirements
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17.24.301 |
DEFINITIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.302 |
FORMAT, DATA COLLECTION, AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.303 |
LEGAL, FINANCIAL, COMPLIANCE, AND RELATED INFORMATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.304 |
BASELINE INFORMATION: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.305 |
MAPS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.306 |
BASELINE INFORMATION: PRIME FARMLAND INVESTIGATION |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.307 reserved
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17.24.308 |
OPERATIONS PLAN |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.309 reserved
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17.24.310 |
BLASTING PLAN |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.311 |
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.312 |
FISH AND WILDLIFE PLAN |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.313 |
RECLAMATION PLAN |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.314 |
PLAN FOR PROTECTION OF THE HYDROLOGIC BALANCE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.315 |
PLAN FOR PONDS AND EMBANKMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.316 |
STRIP OR UNDERGROUND MINING NEAR UNDERGROUND MINING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.317 |
DIVERSIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.318 |
PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PARKS AND HISTORIC PLACES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.319 |
RELOCATION OR USE OF PUBLIC ROADS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.320 |
PLANS FOR DISPOSAL OF EXCESS SPOIL |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.321 |
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES PLAN |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.322 |
GEOLOGIC INFORMATION AND COAL CONSERVATION PLAN |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.323 |
GRAZING PLAN IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
17.24.324 |
PRIME FARMLANDS: SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.325 |
COAL MINING OPERATIONS ON AREAS OR ADJACENT TO AREAS INCLUDING ALLUVIAL VALLEY FLOORS: SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.326 |
AUGER MINING: SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.327 |
COAL PROCESSING PLANTS AND SUPPORT FACILITIES NOT LOCATED WITHIN A MINE PERMIT AREA: SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 4
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Mine Permit and Test Pit Prospecting Permit Procedures
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17.24.401 |
FILING OF APPLICATION AND NOTICE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.402 |
SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS AND WRITTEN OBJECTIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.403 |
INFORMAL CONFERENCE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.404 |
REVIEW OF APPLICATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.405 |
FINDINGS AND NOTICE OF DECISION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.406 |
IMPROVIDENTLY ISSUED PERMITS: GENERAL PROCEDURES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.407 |
IMPROVIDENTLY ISSUED PERMITS: REVOCATION |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.408 through 17.24.411 reserved
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17.24.412 |
EXTENSION OF TIME TO COMMENCE MINING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.413 |
CONDITIONS OF PERMIT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.414 |
REVIEW OF EXISTING PERMITS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.415 |
PERMIT REVISIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.416 |
PERMIT RENEWAL |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.417 |
PERMIT AMENDMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.418 |
TRANSFER OF PERMITS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.419 through 17.24.424 reserved
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17.24.425 |
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.426 |
RECORDS RETENTION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.427 |
CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 5
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Backfilling and Grading Requirements
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17.24.501 |
GENERAL BACKFILLING AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.501A |
FINAL GRADING REQUIREMENTS IS REPEALED |
REP
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4/23/1999 |
17.24.502 |
CUT-AND-FILL TERRACES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.503 |
SMALL DEPRESSIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.504 |
PERMANENT IMPOUNDMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.505 |
BURIAL AND TREATMENT OF EXPOSED MINERAL SEAMS AND WASTE MATERIALS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.506 reserved
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17.24.507 |
STORAGE AND FINAL DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND OTHER DEBRIS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.508 and 17.24.509 reserved
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17.24.510 |
DISPOSAL OF OFFSITE-GENERATED WASTE AND FLY ASH |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.511 through 17.24.513 reserved
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17.24.514 |
CONTOURING IS REPEALED |
REP
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4/23/1999 |
17.24.515 |
HIGHWALL REDUCTION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.516 |
ADJACENT STRIP AND UNDERGROUND MINING OPERATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.517 |
SLIDES AND OTHER DAMAGE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.518 |
BUFFER ZONES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.519 |
MONITORING FOR SETTLEMENT |
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4/1/1980 |
17.24.519A |
THICK OVERBURDEN AND EXCESS SPOIL |
REP
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4/23/1999 |
17.24.520 |
THICK OVERBURDEN AND DISPOSAL OF EXCESS SPOIL |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.521 |
TEMPORARY CESSATION OF OPERATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.522 |
PERMANENT CESSATION OF OPERATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.523 |
COAL FIRES AND COAL CONSERVATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.524 |
SIGNS AND MARKERS |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 6
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Transportation Facilities, Use of Explosives, and Hydrology
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17.24.601 |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ROAD AND RAILROAD LOOP CONSTRUCTION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.602 |
LOCATION OF ROADS AND RAILROAD LOOPS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.603 |
ROAD AND RAILROAD LOOP EMBANKMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.604 |
SOIL REMOVAL IS REPEALED |
REP
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4/23/1999 |
17.24.605 |
HYDROLOGIC IMPACT OF ROADS AND RAILROAD LOOPS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.606 |
SURFACING OF ROADS IS REPEALED |
REP
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4/23/1999 |
17.24.607 |
MAINTENANCE OF ROADS AND RAILROAD LOOPS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.608 |
IMPACTS OF OTHER TRANSPORT FACILITIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.609 |
OTHER SUPPORT FACILITIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.610 |
PERMANENT ROADS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.611 through 17.24.620 reserved
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17.24.621 |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF EXPLOSIVES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.622 |
PREBLASTING SURVEY |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.623 |
BLASTING SCHEDULE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.624 |
SURFACE BLASTING REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.625 |
SEISMOGRAPH MEASUREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.626 |
RECORDS OF BLASTING OPERATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.627 through 17.24.630 reserved
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17.24.631 |
GENERAL HYDROLOGY REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.632 |
PERMANENT SEALING OF DRILLED HOLES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.633 |
WATER QUALITY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.634 |
RECLAMATION OF DRAINAGE BASINS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.635 |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT DIVERSION OF OVERLAND FLOW, THROUGH FLOW, SHALLOW GROUND WATER FLOW, EPHEMERAL DRAINAGEWAYS, AND INTERMITTENT AND PERENNIAL STREAMS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.636 |
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY DIVERSIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.637 |
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENT DIVERSIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.638 |
SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.639 |
SEDIMENTATION PONDS AND OTHER TREATMENT FACILITIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.640 |
DISCHARGE STRUCTURES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.641 |
ACID- AND TOXIC-FORMING SPOILS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.642 |
PERMANENT IMPOUNDMENTS AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPOUNDMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.643 |
GROUND WATER PROTECTION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.644 |
PROTECTION OF GROUND WATER RECHARGE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.645 |
GROUND WATER MONITORING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.646 |
SURFACE WATER MONITORING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.647 |
TRANSFER OF WELLS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.648 |
WATER RIGHTS AND REPLACEMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.649 |
DISCHARGE OF WATER INTO UNDERGROUND MINES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.650 |
POSTMINING REHABILITATION OF SEDIMENTATION PONDS, DIVERSIONS, IMPOUNDMENTS, AND TREATMENT FACILITIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.651 |
STREAM CHANNEL DISTURBANCES AND BUFFER ZONES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.652 |
WELLS AND UNDERGROUND OPENINGS: SAFETY |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 7
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Topsoiling, Revegetation, and Protection of Wildlife and Air Resources
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17.24.701 |
REMOVAL OF SOIL |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.702 |
REDISTRIBUTION AND STOCKPILING OF SOIL |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.703 |
SUBSTITUTION OF OTHER MATERIALS FOR SOIL |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.704 through 17.24.710 reserved
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17.24.711 |
ESTABLISHMENT OF VEGETATION |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.712 reserved
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17.24.713 |
TIMING OF SEEDING AND PLANTING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.714 |
SOIL STABILIZING PRACTICES |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.715 reserved
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17.24.716 |
METHOD OF REVEGETATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.717 |
PLANTING OF TREES AND SHRUBS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.718 |
SOIL AMENDMENTS, MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, AND LAND USE PRACTICES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.719 |
LIVESTOCK GRAZING IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
17.24.720 |
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS FOR REVEGETATED AREAS IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
17.24.721 |
ERADICATION OF RILLS AND GULLIES |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.722 reserved
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17.24.723 |
MONITORING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.724 |
REVEGETATION SUCCESS CRITERIA |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.725 |
PERIOD OF RESPONSIBILITY |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.726 |
VEGETATION MEASUREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.727 reserved
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17.24.728 |
COMPOSITION OF VEGETATION IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
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Rule 17.24.729 reserved
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17.24.730 |
SEASON OF USE IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
17.24.731 |
ANALYSIS FOR TOXICITY |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.732 |
VEGETATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PREVIOUSLY CROPPED AREAS IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
17.24.733 |
MEASUREMENT STANDARDS FOR TREES, SHRUBS, AND HALF-SHRUBS IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
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Rules 17.24.734 through 17.24.750 reserved
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17.24.751 |
PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE, AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.752 through 17.24.760 reserved
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17.24.761 |
AIR RESOURCES PROTECTION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.762 |
POSTMINING LAND USE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.763 |
COAL CONSERVATION |
REP
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4/13/2012 |
17.24.764 |
CROPLAND RECLAMATION |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 8
Strip and Underground Reclamation Act: Alluvial Valley Floors, Prime Farmlands, Alternate Reclamation, and Auger Mining
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17.24.801 |
ALLUVIAL VALLEY FLOORS: PRESERVATION OF ESSENTIAL HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS AND PROTECTION OF FARMING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.802 |
ALLUVIAL VALLEY FLOOR: PROTECTION OF FARMING AND PREVENTION OF MATERIAL DAMAGE |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.803 reserved
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17.24.804 |
ALLUVIAL VALLEY FLOORS: MONITORING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.805 |
ALLUVIAL VALLEY FLOORS: SIGNIFICANCE DETERMINATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.806 |
ALLUVIAL VALLEY FLOORS: MATERIAL DAMAGE DETERMINATION |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.807 through 17.24.810 reserved
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17.24.811 |
PRIME FARMLAND: SOIL HANDLING |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.812 through 17.24.814 reserved
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17.24.815 |
PRIME FARMLAND: REVEGETATION |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.816 through 17.24.820 reserved
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17.24.821 |
ALTERNATIVE POSTMINING LAND USES: SUBMISSION OF PLAN |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.822 reserved
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17.24.823 |
ALTERNATIVE POSTMINING LAND USES: APPROVAL OF PLAN |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.824 |
ALTERNATE RECLAMATION: ALTERNATE POSTMINING LAND USES IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
17.24.825 |
ALTERNATE RECLAMATION: ALTERNATE REVEGETATION IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
17.24.826 |
ALTERNATE RECLAMATION: PERIOD OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALTERNATE REVEGETATION IS REPEALED |
REP
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10/22/2004 |
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Rules 17.24.827 through 17.24.830 reserved
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17.24.831 |
AUGER MINING: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.832 |
AUGER MINING: SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.833 |
AUGER MINING: REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.834 |
REMINING: APPLICABILITY |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.835 |
REMINING: APPLICATION AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.836 |
REMINING: ELIGIBILITY FOR ABANDONED MINE LAND STATUS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.837 |
REMINING: BONDING |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 9
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Underground Coal and Uranium Mining
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17.24.901 |
GENERAL APPLICATION AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.902 |
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR IN SITU COAL PROCESSING OPERATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.903 |
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.904 |
IN SITU COAL PROCESSING OPERATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.905 |
RULES NOT APPLICABLE TO IN SITU COAL OPERATIONS |
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4/11/2014 |
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Rule 17.24.906 reserved
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17.24.907 |
IN SITU URANIUM PROCESSING OPERATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.908 through 17.24.910 reserved
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17.24.911 |
SUBSIDENCE CONTROL |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.912 |
BUFFER ZONES |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.913 through 17.24.919 reserved
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17.24.920 |
PLACEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT WASTE: SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.921 through 17.24.923 reserved
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17.24.924 |
DISPOSAL OF UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT WASTE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.925 |
DISPOSAL OF UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT WASTE: VALLEY FILL |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.926 |
DISPOSAL OF UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT WASTE: HEAD-OF-HOLLOW FILL |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.927 |
DISPOSAL OF UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT WASTE: DURABLE ROCK FILLS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.928 and 17.24.929 reserved
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17.24.930 |
PLACEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF COAL PROCESSING WASTE: SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.931 reserved
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17.24.932 |
DISPOSAL OF COAL PROCESSING WASTE |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 10
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Prospecting
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17.24.1001 |
PERMIT REQUIREMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1002 |
INFORMATION AND MONTHLY REPORTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1003 |
RENEWAL AND TRANSFER OF PERMITS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1004 |
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1005 |
DRILL HOLES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1006 |
ROADS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1007 |
GRADING, SOIL SALVAGE, STORAGE AND REDISTRIBUTION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1008 |
REVEGETATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1009 |
DIVERSIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1010 |
REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1011 |
HYDROLOGIC BALANCE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1012 |
TOXIC- OR ACID-FORMING MATERIALS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1013 |
DRILLING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1014 |
TEST PITS: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, REVIEW PROCEDURES, BONDING, AND ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.1015 reserved
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17.24.1016 |
BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR DRILLING OPERATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1017 |
BOND RELEASE PROCEDURES FOR DRILLING OPERATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1018 |
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROSPECT |
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4/13/2012 |
17.24.1019 |
PERMIT REQUIREMENT - SHORT FORM |
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4/13/2012 |
Subchapter 11
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Bonding, Insurance, Reporting, and Special Areas
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17.24.1101 |
BONDING: DEFINITIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1102 |
BONDING: DETERMINATION OF BOND AMOUNT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1103 |
BONDING: PERIOD OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALTERNATE REVEGETATION IS REPEALED |
REP
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4/23/1999 |
17.24.1104 |
BONDING: ADJUSTMENT OF AMOUNT OF BOND |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1105 |
BONDING: FORM OF BOND |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1106 |
BONDING: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BOND |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1107 |
BONDING: INCAPACITY OF SURETY |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1108 |
BONDING: CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1109 |
BONDING: LETTERS OF CREDIT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1110 |
BONDING: REPLACEMENT OF BOND |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1111 |
BONDING: BOND RELEASE APPLICATION CONTENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1112 |
BONDING: ADVERTISEMENT OF RELEASE APPLICATIONS AND RECEIPT OF OBJECTIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1113 |
BONDING: INSPECTION OF SITE AND PUBLIC HEARING OR INFORMAL CONFERENCE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1114 |
BONDING: DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW AND DECISION ON BOND RELEASE APPLICATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1115 |
BONDING: HEARING ON BOND RELEASE DECISION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1116 |
BONDING: CRITERIA AND SCHEDULE FOR RELEASE OF BOND |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1116A |
REASSERTION OF JURISDICTION IS REPEALED |
REP
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4/23/1999 |
17.24.1117 |
BONDING: PROCEDURE FOR FORFEITURE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1118 |
BONDING: EFFECT OF FORFEITURE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1119 |
BONDING: CRITERIA FOR FORFEITURE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1120 |
BONDING: DETERMINATION OF FORFEITURE AMOUNT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1121 |
BONDING: STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1122 |
NOTICE OF ACTION ON COLLATERAL BOND |
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1/13/1989 |
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Rules 17.24.1123 and 17.24.1124 reserved
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17.24.1125 |
LIABILITY INSURANCE |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.1126 through 17.24.1128 reserved
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17.24.1129 |
ANNUAL REPORT |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rule 17.24.1130 reserved
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17.24.1131 |
PROTECTION OF PARKS, HISTORIC SITES, AND OTHER LANDS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1132 |
AREAS UPON WHICH COAL MINING IS PROHIBITED: DEFINITIONS AND STANDARD FOR MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1133 |
AREAS UPON WHICH COAL MINING IS PROHIBITED: PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1134 |
AREAS UPON WHICH COAL MINING IS PROHIBITED: PERMISSION TO MINE NEAR PUBLIC ROAD |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1135 |
AREAS UPON WHICH COAL MINING IS PROHIBITED: RELOCATION OR CLOSURE OF PUBLIC ROAD |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1136 |
AREAS UPON WHICH COAL MINING IS PROHIBITED: WAIVER TO MINE NEAR DWELLING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1137 |
AREAS UPON WHICH COAL MINING IS PROHIBITED: CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1138 |
AREAS UPON WHICH COAL MINING IS PROHIBITED: DESIGNATION PROCESS NOT AFFECTED |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.1139 and 17.24.1140 reserved
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17.24.1141 |
DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: DEFINITION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1142 |
DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: EXEMPTIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1143 |
DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: PROSPECTING ON DESIGNATED LANDS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1144 |
DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: PETITION FOR DESIGNATION OR TERMINATION OF DESIGNATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1145 |
DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: NOTICE AND ACTION ON PETITION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1146 |
DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: HEARINGS ON PETITION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1147 |
DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: DECISION ON PETITION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1148 |
DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: DATA BASE AND INVENTORY SYSTEM |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 12
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Special Departmental Procedures and Program
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17.24.1201 |
FREQUENCY AND METHODS OF INSPECTIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1202 |
CONSEQUENCES OF INSPECTIONS AND COMPLIANCE REVIEWS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1203 |
AVAILABILITY OF INSPECTION REPORTS |
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1/13/1989 |
17.24.1204 |
INSPECTIONS IN RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMPLAINTS |
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1/13/1989 |
17.24.1205 |
INSPECTIONS IN RESPONSE TO NOTIFICATION BY THE FEDERAL COAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY |
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1/13/1989 |
17.24.1206 |
NOTICES, ORDERS OF ABATEMENT, AND CESSATION ORDERS: ISSUANCE AND SERVICE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1207 |
NOTICES OF NONCOMPLIANCE AND CESSATION ORDERS: INFORMAL HEARINGS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1208 |
NOTICES OF NONCOMPLIANCE AND CESSATION ORDERS: EFFECT OF INABILITY TO COMPLY |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1209 |
NOTICES OF NONCOMPLIANCE AND CESSATION ORDERS: CONTINUATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY RELATED ACTIVITIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1210 |
CESSATION ORDERS: ADDITIONAL AFFIRMATIVE OBLIGATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1211 |
PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSMENT AND WAIVER OF CIVIL PENALTIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1212 |
POINT SYSTEM FOR CIVIL PENALTIES AND WAIVERS |
REP
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5/5/2006 |
17.24.1213 |
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS: DETERMINATION OF PATTERN OF VIOLATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1214 |
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS: PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHOW CAUSE ORDER |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1215 |
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS: SERVICE OF PROCESS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1216 |
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS: EFFECT OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1217 |
INDIVIDUAL CIVIL PENALTIES: WHEN ASSESSED |
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5/18/1990 |
17.24.1218 |
INDIVIDUAL CIVIL PENALTIES: AMOUNT |
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5/5/2006 |
17.24.1219 |
INDIVIDUAL CIVIL PENALTIES: PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1220 |
INDIVIDUAL CIVIL PENALTIES: PAYMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1221 |
SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1222 |
SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1223 |
SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FILING FOR ASSISTANCE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1224 |
SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: APPLICATION APPROVAL AND NOTICE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1225 |
SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DATA REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1226 |
SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: QUALIFICATION OF LABORATORIES, CONSULTANTS, AND CONTRACTORS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1227 |
SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE FUNDING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1228 |
SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: APPLICANT LIABILITY |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.1229 through 17.24.1245 reserved
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17.24.1246 |
RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTERESTS: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1247 |
RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTERESTS: RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1248 |
RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTERESTS: DEFINITIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1249 |
RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTERESTS: FILING OF STATEMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1250 |
RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTERESTS: CONTENTS OF STATEMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1251 |
RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTERESTS: EFFECT OF FAILURE TO FILE STATEMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1252 |
RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTERESTS: GIFTS AND GRATUITIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1253 |
RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTERESTS: RESOLUTION OF PROHIBITED INTERESTS OF EMPLOYEES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1254 |
RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTERESTS: RESOLUTION OF PROHIBITED FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF THE DIRECTOR |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1255 |
RESTRICTIONS ON FINANCIAL INTERESTS: MULTIPLE INTEREST ADVISORY BOARDS |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.1256 through 17.24.1259 reserved
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17.24.1260 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONDUCT OF BLASTING OPERATIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1261 |
CERTIFICATION OF BLASTERS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1262 |
BLASTER TRAINING COURSES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1263 |
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF BLASTER CERTIFICATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1264 |
THE DEPARTMENT'S OBLIGATIONS REGARDING THE APPLICANT/VIOLATOR SYSTEM |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1265 |
DEPARTMENT ELIGIBILITY REVIEW |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1266 |
QUESTIONS ABOUT AND CHALLENGES TO OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL FINDINGS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1267 |
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITTEES |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 13
Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Miscellaneous Provisions
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17.24.1301 |
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING PERMITS: ISSUANCE OF REVISIONS AND PERMITS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1302 |
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1303 |
RULES APPLICABLE TO COAL OPERATIONS ONLY |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1304 |
APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL LAW |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.1305 and 17.24.1306 reserved
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17.24.1307 |
LITIGATION EXPENSES: WHEN DEPARTMENT MAY AWARD |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1308 |
LITIGATION EXPENSES: FILING OF PETITION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1309 |
LITIGATION EXPENSES: CONTENTS OF PETITION AND ANSWER |
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2/10/2024 |
Subchapter 18
Rules and Regulations Governing the Montana Strip and Underground Mine Siting Act
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17.24.1801 |
DEFINITIONS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1802 |
APPLICABILITY DETERMINATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1803 |
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1804 |
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: MAP |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1805 |
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: COMPLIANCE INFORMATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1806 |
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: MINERAL AND OVERBURDEN INFORMATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1807 |
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: STUDIES AND INVENTORIES |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1808 |
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: BLASTING INFORMATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1809 |
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: MINING AND RECLAMATION PLANS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1810 |
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: MINE SITE LOCATION INFORMATION |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.1811 through 17.24.1814 reserved
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17.24.1815 |
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1816 |
RECLAMATION PLAN: ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1817 |
WATER QUALITY: OTHER LAWS, NONDEGRADATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1818 |
WATER QUALITY: IMPOUNDMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1819 |
WATER QUALITY: TREATMENT |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1820 |
WATER QUALITY: DRAINAGE |
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2/10/2024 |
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Rules 17.24.1821 through 17.24.1823 reserved
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17.24.1824 |
TOPSOILING |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1825 |
PLANTING AND REVEGETATION |
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2/10/2024 |
17.24.1826 |
FORMS |
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4/4/1975 |