Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION

  1. Subchapter 17.24.1 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Montana Hard Rock Mining Reclamation Act (Rule 17.24.101 to 17.24.189)
  2. Subchapter 17.24.2 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Opencut Mining Act (Rule 17.24.201 to 17.24.228)
  3. Subchapter 17.24.3 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Definitions and Strip Mine Permit Application Requirements (Rule 17.24.301 to 17.24.327)
  4. Subchapter 17.24.4 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Mine Permit and Test Pit Prospecting Permit Procedures (Rule 17.24.401 to 17.24.427)
  5. Subchapter 17.24.5 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Backfilling and Grading Requirements (Rule 17.24.501 to 17.24.524)
  6. Subchapter 17.24.6 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Transportation Facilities, Use of Explosives, and Hydrology (Rule 17.24.601 to 17.24.652)
  7. Subchapter 17.24.7 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Topsoiling, Revegetation, and Protection of Wildlife and Air Resources (Rule 17.24.701 to 17.24.764)
  8. Subchapter 17.24.8 - Strip and Underground Reclamation Act: Alluvial Valley Floors, Prime Farmlands, Alternate Reclamation, and Auger Mining (Rule 17.24.801 to 17.24.837)
  9. Subchapter 17.24.9 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Underground Coal and Uranium Mining (Rule 17.24.901 to 17.24.932)
  10. Subchapter 17.24.10 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Prospecting (Rule 17.24.1001 to 17.24.1019)
  11. Subchapter 17.24.11 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Bonding, Insurance, Reporting, and Special Areas (Rule 17.24.1101 to 17.24.1148)
  12. Subchapter 17.24.12 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Special Departmental Procedures and Program (Rule 17.24.1201 to 17.24.1267)
  13. Subchapter 17.24.13 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Miscellaneous Provisions (Rule 17.24.1301 to 17.24.1309)
  14. Subchapter 17.24.18 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Montana Strip and Underground Mine Siting Act (Rule 17.24.1801 to 17.24.1826)

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