30 CFR § 947.780 - Surface mining permit application—minimum requirements for reclamation and operation plan.

(a) Part 780 of this chapter, Surface Mining Permit Application—Minimum Requirements for Reclamation and Operation Plan, shall apply to any person who makes application to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations, except for § 780.15(a) of that part.

(b) Any applicant for a surface coal mining permit which is to produce more than 1,000,000 tons per year shall demonstrate compliance with local Air Pollution Control Authorities and the Washington Clean Air Act, RCW 70.94.

(c) Any applicant for a surface mining permit shall describe the steps taken to comply with the Washington Water Pollution Control Act, RCW 90.48.

[48 FR 7883, Feb. 24, 1983, as amended at 48 FR 22292, May 18, 1983]