11 AAC 90.159 - Lands eligible for re-mining
(a) A person may be
eligible to obtain a permit on previously mined lands with an unabated
violation under
11 AAC 90.104(c).
A person who submits a permit application to conduct a surface coal mining
operation on previously mined lands eligible for re-mining must comply with (b)
of this section.
(b) In addition to
the information required for an application under this chapter, an applicant
for a permit on lands eligible for re-mining shall conduct a diligent
investigation of the site. A diligent investigation includes visual
observations, a record review of mining on the site, and an environmental
sampling tailored to current site conditions. Following an investigation, the
applicant shall identify and include in the application potential environmental
and safety problems not otherwise addressed that a person could reasonably
anticipate occurring. The applicant must also describe the mitigation measures
that the applicant or operator will take to meet the reclamation requirements
under this chapter.
Notes
Authority:AS 27.21.030
AS 27.21.110
AS 27.21.210
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