Ala. Admin. Code r. 880-X-8A-.01 - Scope

This Chapter provides the minimum requirements for approval of the permits for coal exploration and surface coal mining and reclamation operations. These include --

(a) Requirements for obtaining permits;

(b) The timing, development and filing of permit applications;

(c) State Regulatory Authority review of applications and approval or denial of permits;

(d) Administrative review of State Regulatory Authority decisions on permits;

(e) The terms and conditions of permits;

(f) Public participation in the permit process;

(g) The renewal and revision of permits;

(h) Requirements for permits for special categories of surface coal mining and reclamation operations; and

(i) Procedures for coal exploration operations under regulatory programs.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 880-X-8A-.01

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975 , §§ 9-16-71, 73, 74, 75, 80, 81, 82.