Title 30

Volume 3 CHAPTER VII SUBCHAP G

Subchapter G - Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Operations Permits And Coal Exploration Systems Under Regulatory Programs

30:3.0.1.7.32PART 772
PART 772 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COAL EXPLORATION
30:3.0.1.7.32.0.1.1SECTION 772.1
     772.1 Scope and purpose.
30:3.0.1.7.32.0.1.2SECTION 772.10
     772.10 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.32.0.1.3SECTION 772.11
     772.11 Notice requirements for exploration removing 250 tons of coal or less.
30:3.0.1.7.32.0.1.4SECTION 772.12
     772.12 Permit requirements for exploration that will remove more than 250 tons of coal or that will occur on lands designated as unsuitable for surface coal mining operations.
30:3.0.1.7.32.0.1.5SECTION 772.13
     772.13 Coal exploration compliance duties.
30:3.0.1.7.32.0.1.6SECTION 772.14
     772.14 Commercial use or sale.
30:3.0.1.7.32.0.1.7SECTION 772.15
     772.15 Public availability of information.
30:3.0.1.7.33PART 773
PART 773 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS AND PERMIT PROCESSING
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.1SECTION 773.1
     773.1 Scope and purpose.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.2SECTION 773.3
     773.3 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.3SECTION 773.4
     773.4 Requirements to obtain permits.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.4SECTION 773.5
     773.5 Regulatory coordination with requirements under other laws.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.5SECTION 773.6
     773.6 Public participation in permit processing.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.6SECTION 773.7
     773.7 Review of permit applications.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.7SECTION 773.8
     773.8 General provisions for review of permit application information and entry of information into AVS.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.8SECTION 773.9
     773.9 Review of applicant and operator information.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.9SECTION 773.10
     773.10 Review of permit history.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.10SECTION 773.11
     773.11 Review of compliance history.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.11SECTION 773.12
     773.12 Permit eligibility determination.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.12SECTION 773.13
     773.13 Unanticipated events or conditions at remining sites.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.13SECTION 773.14
     773.14 Eligibility for provisionally issued permits.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.14SECTION 773.15
     773.15 Written findings for permit application approval.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.15SECTION 773.16
     773.16 Performance bond submittal.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.16SECTION 773.17
     773.17 Permit conditions.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.17SECTION 773.19
     773.19 Permit issuance and right of renewal.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.18SECTION 773.21
     773.21 Initial review and finding requirements for improvidently issued permits.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.19SECTION 773.22
     773.22 Notice requirements for improvidently issued permits.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.20SECTION 773.23
     773.23 Suspension or rescission requirements for improvidently issued permits.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.21SECTION 773.25
     773.25 Who may challenge ownership or control listings and findings.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.22SECTION 773.26
     773.26 How to challenge an ownership or control listing or finding.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.23SECTION 773.27
     773.27 Burden of proof for ownership or control challenges.
30:3.0.1.7.33.0.1.24SECTION 773.28
     773.28 Written agency decision on challenges to ownership or control listings or findings.
30:3.0.1.7.34PART 774
PART 774 - REVISION; RENEWAL; TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF PERMIT RIGHTS; POST-PERMIT ISSUANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND OTHER ACTIONS BASED ON OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, AND VIOLATION INFORMATION
30:3.0.1.7.34.0.1.1SECTION 774.1
     774.1 Scope and purpose.
30:3.0.1.7.34.0.1.2SECTION 774.9
     774.9 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.34.0.1.3SECTION 774.10
     774.10 Regulatory authority review of permits.
30:3.0.1.7.34.0.1.4SECTION 774.11
     774.11 Post-permit issuance requirements for regulatory authorities and other actions based on ownership, control, and violation information.
30:3.0.1.7.34.0.1.5SECTION 774.12
     774.12 Post-permit issuance information requirements for permittees.
30:3.0.1.7.34.0.1.6SECTION 774.13
     774.13 Permit revisions.
30:3.0.1.7.34.0.1.7SECTION 774.15
     774.15 Permit renewals.
30:3.0.1.7.34.0.1.8SECTION 774.17
     774.17 Transfer, assignment, or sale of permit rights.
30:3.0.1.7.35PART 775
PART 775 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DECISIONS
30:3.0.1.7.35.0.1.1SECTION 775.1
     775.1 Scope and purpose.
30:3.0.1.7.35.0.1.2SECTION 775.11
     775.11 Administrative review.
30:3.0.1.7.35.0.1.3SECTION 775.13
     775.13 Judicial review.
30:3.0.1.7.36PART 777
PART 777 - GENERAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS
30:3.0.1.7.36.0.1.1SECTION 777.1
     777.1 Scope.
30:3.0.1.7.36.0.1.2SECTION 777.10
     777.10 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.36.0.1.3SECTION 777.11
     777.11 Format and contents.
30:3.0.1.7.36.0.1.4SECTION 777.13
     777.13 Reporting of technical data.
30:3.0.1.7.36.0.1.5SECTION 777.14
     777.14 Maps and plans: General requirements.
30:3.0.1.7.36.0.1.6SECTION 777.15
     777.15 Completeness.
30:3.0.1.7.36.0.1.7SECTION 777.17
     777.17 Permit fees.
30:3.0.1.7.37PART 778
PART 778 - PERMIT APPLICATIONS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL, FINANCIAL, COMPLIANCE, AND RELATED INFORMATION
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.1SECTION 778.1
     778.1 Scope and purpose.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.2SECTION 778.8
     778.8 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.3SECTION 778.9
     778.9 Certifying and updating existing permit application information.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.4SECTION 778.11
     778.11 Providing applicant and operator information.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.5SECTION 778.12
     778.12 Providing permit history information.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.6SECTION 778.13
     778.13 Providing property interest information.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.7SECTION 778.14
     778.14 Providing violation information.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.8SECTION 778.15
     778.15 Right-of-entry information.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.9SECTION 778.16
     778.16 Status of unsuitability claims.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.10SECTION 778.17
     778.17 Permit term.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.11SECTION 778.18
     778.18 Insurance.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.12SECTION 778.21
     778.21 Proof of publication.
30:3.0.1.7.37.0.1.13SECTION 778.22
     778.22 Facilities or structures used in common.
30:3.0.1.7.38PART 779
PART 779 - SURFACE MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.1SECTION 779.1
     779.1 Scope.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.2SECTION 779.2
     779.2 Objectives.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.3SECTION 779.4
     779.4 Responsibilities.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.4SECTION 779.10
     779.10 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.5SECTION 779.11
     779.11 General requirements.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.6SECTION 779.12
     779.12 General environmental resources information.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.7SECTION 779.18
     779.18 Climatological information.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.8SECTION 779.19
     779.19 Vegetation information.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.9SECTION 779.20
     779.20 [Reserved]
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.10SECTION 779.21
     779.21 Soil resources information.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.11SECTION 779.24
     779.24 Maps: General requirements.
30:3.0.1.7.38.0.1.12SECTION 779.25
     779.25 Cross sections, maps, and plans.
30:3.0.1.7.39PART 780
PART 780 - SURFACE MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR RECLAMATION AND OPERATION PLAN
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.1SECTION 780.1
     780.1 Scope.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.2SECTION 780.2
     780.2 Objectives.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.3SECTION 780.4
     780.4 Responsibilities.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.4SECTION 780.10
     780.10 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.5SECTION 780.11
     780.11 Operation plan: General requirements.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.6SECTION 780.12
     780.12 Operation plan: Existing structures.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.7SECTION 780.13
     780.13 Operation plan: Blasting.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.8SECTION 780.14
     780.14 Operation plan: Maps and plans.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.9SECTION 780.15
     780.15 Air pollution control plan.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.10SECTION 780.16
     780.16 Fish and wildlife information.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.11SECTION 780.18
     780.18 Reclamation plan: General requirements.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.12SECTION 780.21
     780.21 Hydrologic information.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.13SECTION 780.22
     780.22 Geologic information.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.14SECTION 780.23
     780.23 Reclamation plan: Land use information.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.15SECTION 780.25
     780.25 Reclamation plan: Siltation structures, impoundments, banks, dams, and embankments.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.16SECTION 780.27
     780.27 Reclamation plan: Surface mining near underground mining.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.17SECTION 780.28
     780.28 [Reserved]
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.18SECTION 780.29
     780.29 Diversions.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.19SECTION 780.31
     780.31 Protection of publicly owned parks and historic places.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.20SECTION 780.33
     780.33 Relocation or use of public roads.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.21SECTION 780.35
     780.35 Disposal of excess spoil.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.22SECTION 780.37
     780.37 Road systems.
30:3.0.1.7.39.0.1.23SECTION 780.38
     780.38 Support facilities.
30:3.0.1.7.40PART 783
PART 783 - UNDERGROUND MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.1SECTION 783.1
     783.1 Scope.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.2SECTION 783.2
     783.2 Objectives.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.3SECTION 783.4
     783.4 Responsibilities.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.4SECTION 783.10
     783.10 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.5SECTION 783.11
     783.11 General requirements.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.6SECTION 783.12
     783.12 General environmental resources information.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.7SECTION 783.18
     783.18 Climatological information.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.8SECTION 783.19
     783.19 Vegetation information.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.9SECTION 783.20
     783.20 [Reserved]
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.10SECTION 783.21
     783.21 Soil resources information.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.11SECTION 783.24
     783.24 Maps: General requirements.
30:3.0.1.7.40.0.1.12SECTION 783.25
     783.25 Cross sections, maps, and plans.
30:3.0.1.7.41PART 784
PART 784 - UNDERGROUND MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RECLAMATION AND OPERATION PLAN
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.1SECTION 784.1
     784.1 Scope.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.2SECTION 784.2
     784.2 Objectives.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.3SECTION 784.4
     784.4 Responsibilities.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.4SECTION 784.10
     784.10 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.5SECTION 784.11
     784.11 Operation plan: General requirements.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.6SECTION 784.12
     784.12 Operation plan: Existing structures.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.7SECTION 784.13
     784.13 Reclamation plan: General requirements.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.8SECTION 784.14
     784.14 Hydrologic information.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.9SECTION 784.15
     784.15 Reclamation plan: Land use information.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.10SECTION 784.16
     784.16 Reclamation plan: Siltation structures, impoundments, banks, dams, and embankments.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.11SECTION 784.17
     784.17 Protection of publicly owned parks and historic places.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.12SECTION 784.18
     784.18 Relocation or use of public roads.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.13SECTION 784.19
     784.19 Underground development waste.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.14SECTION 784.20
     784.20 Subsidence control plan.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.15SECTION 784.21
     784.21 Fish and wildlife information.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.16SECTION 784.22
     784.22 Geologic information.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.17SECTION 784.23
     784.23 Operation plan: Maps and plans.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.18SECTION 784.24
     784.24 Road systems.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.19SECTION 784.25
     784.25 Return of coal processing waste to abandoned underground workings.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.20SECTION 784.26
     784.26 Air pollution control plan.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.21SECTION 784.29
     784.29 Diversions.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.22SECTION 784.30
     784.30 Support facilities.
30:3.0.1.7.41.0.1.23SECTION 784.200
     784.200 Interpretive rules related to General Performance Standards.
30:3.0.1.7.42PART 785
PART 785 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS FOR SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF MINING
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.1SECTION 785.1
     785.1 Scope.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.2SECTION 785.2
     785.2 Objective.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.3SECTION 785.10
     785.10 Information collection.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.4SECTION 785.11
     785.11 Anthracite surface coal mining and reclamation operations.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.5SECTION 785.12
     785.12 Special bituminous surface coal mining and reclamation operations.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.6SECTION 785.13
     785.13 Experimental practices mining.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.7SECTION 785.14
     785.14 Mountaintop removal mining.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.8SECTION 785.15
     785.15 Steep slope mining.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.9SECTION 785.16
     785.16 Permits incorporating variances from approximate original contour restoration requirements for steep slope mining.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.10SECTION 785.17
     785.17 Prime farmland.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.11SECTION 785.18
     785.18 Variances for delay in contemporaneous reclamation requirement in combined surface and underground mining activities.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.12SECTION 785.19
     785.19 Surface coal mining and reclamation operations on areas or adjacent to areas including alluvial valley floors in the arid and semiarid areas west of the 100th meridian.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.13SECTION 785.20
     785.20 Augering.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.14SECTION 785.21
     785.21 Coal preparation plants not located within the permit area of a mine.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.15SECTION 785.22
     785.22 In situ processing activities.
30:3.0.1.7.42.0.1.16SECTION 785.25
     785.25 Lands eligible for remining.