16 Tex. Admin. Code § 12.567 - Cessation of Operations: Permanent
(a)
The person who conducts underground mining activities shall close or backfill
or otherwise permanently reclaim all affected areas, in accordance with this
chapter (relating to Coal Mining Regulations) and according to the permit
approved by the Commission.
(b) All
surface equipment, structures, or other facilities not required for continued
underground mining activities and monitoring, unless approved as suitable for
the postmining land use or environmental monitoring, shall be removed and the
affected lands reclaimed.
(c)
Persons who conduct underground mining activities shall submit to the
Commission a written notice of intent to permanently cease and abandon mining
operations as soon as the intent is finalized.
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