Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0600-11-.05 - DISCOVERY

(1) The primary source for discovering parcels with mineral reserves is the mineral interest statement/declaration mineral owners must file with the Assessor in the county in which the interest is located in accordance with T.C.A. § 67-5-804(b).

(2) The following additional sources are recommended for use whenever possible:

(a) Permit applications filed with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation;

(b) Permit applications filed with the federal Office of Surface Mining;

(c) Severance tax returns filed with the Tennessee Department of Revenue;

(d) Business license records maintained by county clerks;

(e) On-site inspections; and

(f) Discussions with owners and producers.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0600-11-.05

Original rule filed April 25, 2017; effective 7/24/2017.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 67-1-305, 67-5-502(d) and 67-5-804.