Utah Admin. Code R645-200-100 - Scope
110. The coal exploration rules, R645-200
through R645-203, apply to the Division and to any person who conducts or seeks
to conduct coal exploration.
120.
Coal Exploration Categories.
121.
Coal Exploration Which is Subject to 43 CFR Parts 3480 - 3487. This category of
coal exploration is conducted according to the procedures set forth in 43 CFR
Parts 3480 - 3487.
122. Minor Coal
Exploration. Coal exploration during which 250 tons or less of coal will be
removed will require Division review of a Notice of Intention to Conduct Minor
Coal Exploration under the requirements of
R645-201-200. Exploration during
which 250 tons or less of coal will be removed on lands designated as
unsuitable for surface coal mining operations under R645-103 will be subject to
the requirements of R645-201-300.
123. Major Coal Exploration. Coal exploration
during which more than 250 tons of coal will be removed or which takes place on
lands which are designated as unsuitable for surface coal mining operations
under R645-103 will require Division approval and issuance of a Major Coal
Exploration Permit under the requirements of
R645-201-300.
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