Existing structure

Existing structure means a structure or facility used in connection with or to facilitate surface coal mining and reclamation operations for which construction begins prior to the approval of a State program or implementation of a Federal program or Federal lands program, whichever occurs first.

Source

30 CFR § 701.5

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Scoping language

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the specified meanings, except where otherwise indicated:

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