COALEX STATE COMPARISON REPORT - 127
September 13, 1989
David Phillips
Division of Reclamation
201 West Main Street
Jasonville, Indiana 47438
TOPICS:
I. SEALING EXPLORATORY DRILLED HOLES
II. SEALING DRILLED HOLES IN ACTIVE PERMIT AREAS
INQUIRY: Locate state statutes and rules which regulate the following:
I. Sealing of exploratory drilled holes, in particular, any regulations regarding on-site
inspection requirements
II. Sealing of drilled holes in active permit areas, in particular, reclamation requirements
SEARCH RESULTS: Research was conducted using the COALEX Library on LEXIS. The full text of
some sections are provided; for others, only excerpts are included. The most relevant sections or
sections whose language differs from the federal regulatory language are grouped separately
from the materials which duplicate the federal language.
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I. SEALING EXPLORATORY DRILLED HOLES
Section 512 of SMCRA, 30 U.S.C. 1262, entitled "Coal Exploration Permits", sets forth the
requirements for coal exploration operations. OSM rules regulating coal exploration notice and
permit requirements are found at 30 CFR Part 772 (originally Part 776). 30 CFR Part 815 provides
the performance standards for coal exploration. Specifically, subsection 815.15(g) addresses the
requirements for reclaiming any "exploration hole, borehole, well, or other exposed underground
opening".
Generally, state regulations follow the federal rules, requiring those exploration operations
which "substantially disturb" the land to comply with the applicable performance standards for
surface and underground coal mining, Parts 816-828. (See the attached excerpts from September
8, 1983 Federal Register, 48 FR 40622).
States with regulations which specifically address inspection of sealed holes drilled during the
exploration operation or regulations of particular interest are discussed below and are listed in
Attachment section B. State sections regulating prospecting appear in Attachment section C.
Examples of state regulations which follow the federal language appear in Attachment section D
(with text attached). Attachment section E lists other state statute and regulatory sections which
follow the federal language (no text is included for these sections).
INDIANA
Regulation 310 IAC 12-3-12, following Statute Sec. 13-4-5-5, calls for the maintenance of
records of each hole drilled, "including the date drilled, the date plugged, the method of sealing
or casing...and the location of the drill hole." Statute Sec. 13-4-5-5 also authorizes inspection of
the test hole sites and drill records.
KANSAS
Regulations 82-2-301 through 312 set forth the rules for drilling and plugging oil and gas wells
and exploratory holes. Included are the following rules:
a. Written notice must be provided to the conservation division indicating the intention of an
owner to abandon a well. A "duly authorized representative" will be sent to "supervise the
plugging of such well." Sec. 82-2-302.
b. Specific procedures for plugging wells are listed in Sec. 82-2-303.
c. Within 30 days after the plugging of a well, an owner must file an affidavit reporting on the
plugging of the well. Sec. 82-2-304.
NORTH DAKOTA
The industrial commission, acting through the office of the state geologist, has the authority to
"inspect all drilling or exploration sites." Statute Sec. 38-12.1-04.
VIRGINIA
Oil and gas inspectors are authorized to "enforce the oil and gas laws of this state" and
"observe" drilling and casing. Statute Sec. 45.1-111.
WYOMING
Within 12 months after a "hole completion", an inspection of the hole and "surface restoration
work" must be made, in order to "make a determination of whether to release [the exploration]
bond". Sec. 5 of Chap. XV of the state regulations.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Excerpts from 48 FR 40622 (SEPTEMBER 8, 1983).
B. SECTIONS ADDRESSING INSPECTION AND OTHER REGULATIONS OF PARTICULAR
INTEREST.
1. INDIANA
a. Ind. Admin. Code title 310, r. 12-3-12 (1983). Coal Mining and Reclamation
Operations. Permitting procedures. General requirements; Coal exploration.
b. Ind. Code Sec. 13-4-5-5 (1980). Environment. Soil and Minerals. Pollution control:
Test holes. Powers and duties of commission.
c. Ind. Code Sec. 13-4-5-8 (1980). Environment. Soil and Minerals. Pollution control:
Test holes. Duty to plug test holes; Manner; Notice to commission; Affidavit.
d. Meetings of minutes between OSM and the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources
(5/15/82 and 5/19/82). Performance standards.
e. Meetings of minutes between OSM and the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources
(5/15/82 and 5/19/82). Permitting. Coal exploration.
f. Meetings of minutes between OSM and the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources
(5/15/82 and 5/19/82). Performance standards. Coal exploration.
g. Ind. Admin. Code title 310, r. 12-5-3 (1985). Coal Mining and Reclamation
Operations. Performance Standards. Coal exploration.
h. LSA Document No. 82-9, Sec. 6 (1982), amending Ind. Admin. Code title 310, r.
12-3-13.
i. Ind. Code Sec. 13-4.1-7-1 (1987). Environment. Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation. Coal exploration. Notice of intention to explore; Permission of
director.
2. KANSAS
a. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-301 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Oil, gas and water to be protected.
b. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-302 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Notice of intention to abandon well; Supervision.
c. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-303 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Plugging methods and procedure.
d. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-304 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Affidavit on completion; Copies.
e. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-305 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Holes penetrating salt water formations; Notice
of intention to drill.
f. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-306 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Seismic, core and other exploratory holes to be
plugged; Affidavit.
g. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-307 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Plugging methods and procedure for seismic,
core and other exploratory holes.
h. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-308 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Wells used for fresh water.
i. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-309 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Costs.
j. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-310 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Licenses for seismic and core hole drillers; Well
pluggers.
k. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-311 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Licenses; Application, contents and approval.
l. Kan. Admin. Regs. 82-2-312 (1980). Drilling and plugging of oil or gas wells and
seismic core or exploratory holes. Licenses; Complaints; Hearing.
m. Kan. Stat. Ann. Sec. 82a-1202 (1980). Waters and Watercourses. Kansas
Groundwater Exploration and Protection Act. Declaration of purpose.
n. Kan. Stat. Ann. Sec. 82a-1205 (1980). Waters and Watercourses. Kansas
Groundwater Exploration and Protection Act. Administration and enforcement of
act; License fees; Licenses; Inspection; Personnel; Report.
o. Kan. Stat. Ann. Sec. 82a-1213 (1980). Waters and Watercourses. Kansas
Groundwater Exploration and Protection Act. Abandoned holes; Plugging; Failure
to properly seal.
3. NORTH DAKOTA
a. N.D. Cent. Code Sec. 38-12.1-04 (1983). Coal Exploration Data. Jurisdiction of
commission.
b. Letter from Allen I. Olson to Karlene Fine (7/22/80). Re: Repeal, redraft and
adoption of new sections to the Coal Exploration sections of the N.D. Admin. Code.
N.D. industrial commission authority to promulgate, make and issue rules and
regulations.
c. N.D. Admin. Code Sec. 43-02-01-10 (1980). Coal Exploration. Mineral Exploration
and Development. Bond.
4. VIRGINIA
a. Va. Code Ann. Sec. 45.1-111 (1980). Mines and Mining. Oil and Gas. Chief of the
Division of Mines. Duties of oil and gas inspectors.
5. WYOMING
a. Land Quality Div. of Dept. of Environmental Quality. Chap. XV, Sec. 5 (1980).
Exploration by Drilling. Termination and report of operations.
C. SECTIONS REGULATING DRILL HOLES UNDER PROSPECTING RULES.
1. MONTANA
a. Mont. Admin R. 26.4.1001 (1980). Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act:
Prospecting. Application requirements.
b. Mont. Admin. R. 26.4.1005 (1980). Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act:
Prospecting. Drill holes.
c. Mont. Admin. R. 26.4.1013 (1980). Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act:
Prospecting. Drilling.
d. Mont. Code Ann. Sec. 82-4-226 (1980). Minerals, Oil, and Gas. Reclamation. Coal
and Uranium Mine Reclamation. Prospecting permit.
2. MARYLAND
a. Md. Ann. Code art. 7, Sec. 7-514.6 (1985). Mines and Mining; Strip Mining of Coal.
Natural Resources. Prospecting for coal.
b. Md. Regs. Code tit. 08, Sec. 08.13.09.07 (1986). Dept. of Natural Resources.
Energy and Coastal Zone Administration. Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation
under Federally Approved Program. Prospecting.
3. WEST VIRGINIA
a. W. Va. Code Sec. 5A.01 (1983). Prospecting. Requirements of a notice of intent to
prospect. Notice of intent to prospect - less than 250 tons.
b. W. Va. Code Sec. 5B.05 (1983). Prospecting. Performance Standards. Method of
operation.
D. SECTIONS THAT MIRROR THE LANGUAGE OF THE FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
1. ALABAMA
a. Rules of Alabama Surface Mining Commission, Sec. 880-X-10B-.03 (1983).
Performance Standards -- Coal Exploration. Exploratory drilling.
b. Rules of Alabama Surface Mining Commission, Sec. 880-X-10B-.06 (1984).
Performance Standards -- Coal Exploration. Performance standards for coal
exploration.
2. ILLINOIS
a. Ill. Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act, Sec. 4.04 (1980).
Performance Standards for Underground Mining. Exploratory holes.
b. Ill Reg. Sec. 1815.15 (1988). Mining. Dept. of Mines and Minerals. Permanent
Program Performance Standards: Coal Exploration. Performance standards for coal
exploration.
3. MISSOURI
a. Mo. Code Regs. tit. 10, Sec. 40-4.010 (1988). Land Reclamation Commission.
Permanent Performance Requirements for Special Mining Activities. Coal
exploration requirements.
4. NEW MEXICO
a. N.M. Coal Surface Mining Regulations, Sec. 9-18 (1989). Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Operations, and Coal Exploration Approval Systems. Permit
Application -Minimum Requirement for Reclamation and Operations Plan.
Reclamation plan; General requirements.
b. N.M. Coal Surface Mining Regulations, Sec. 19-15 (1982). Performance Standards
- Coal Exploration. Performance standards for coal exploration.
5. WYOMING
a. Dept. of Environ. Quality, Land Quality Div., Rules and Regulations, Chap. XI Sec.
4 (1984). Coal Exploration. Exploration and reclamation performance standards.
b. Wyo. Stat. Sec. 35-11-414 (1975). Land Quality. Application; standards; fee;
bond; denial; appeal.
E. LIST OF OTHER STATE STATUTE AND REGULATORY SECTIONS WHICH FOLLOW THE
FEDERAL LANGUAGE. (Copies of these sections are not included with the report.)
1. ALASKA
a. Alaska Admin Code Sec. 11 AAC 90.163 (1983). Surface Coal Mining. Exploration.
Exploration that substantially disturbs the natural land surface.
b. Alaska Admin Code Sec. 11 AAC 90.167 (1983). Surface Coal Mining. Exploration.
Exploration bonding and performance standards.
2. COLORADO
a. Colo. Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Sec. 4.21.4 (1987). Performance
Standards. Coal Exploration. Performance standards.
3. IOWA
a. Iowa Admin. Code r. 4.312(3) (1981). Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation
Operations. General Requirements for Coal Exploration. General requirements;
Exploration of more than 50 tons.
b. Iowa Admin. Code r. 4.521(4) (1981). Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation
Operations. Permanent Program Performance Standards -- Coal Exploration.
Performance standards for coal exploration.
4. KENTUCKY
a. 405 Ky. Admin. Regs. 16:040E (1982). Performance Standards for Surface Mining
Activities. Casing and sealing of drilled holes; Preamble.
b. 405 Ky. Admin. Regs. 20:010E, Sec. 3 (1982). Special Performance Standards.
Coal exploration. Performance standards for coal exploration.
5. LOUISIANA
a. La. Surface Mining Regulations Statewide Order 29-0-1, Sec. 215.15 (1980).
Permanent Program Performance Standards - Coal Exploration. Performance
standards for coal exploration or development.
6. MISSISSIPPI
a. Miss. Code Ann. Sec. 176.12 (1980). General Requirements for Coal Exploration.
General requirements; Exploration of more than 250 tons.
b. Miss. Code Ann. Sec. 215.15 (1980). Permanent Program Performance Standards
- Coal Exploration. Performance standard for coal exploration.
7. NORTH DAKOTA
a. N.D. Admin. Code Sec. 43-02-01-20 (1980). Coal Exploration. Mineral Exploration
and Development. Performance standards for coal exploration.
8. OHIO
a. Ohio Admin. Code Sec. 1501:13-8-01 (1987). Coal Exploration. Performance
standards.
9. OKLAHOMA
a. Okla. Permanent Regulatory Program Regulations, Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Operations Sec. 815.15 (1982). Permanent Program Performance
Standards - Coal Exploration. Performance standards for coal exploration.
10. TEXAS
a. State Program Submission of the Railroad Commission, Surface Mining and
Reclamation Division, Sec. 051.07.04.327 (1980). Permanent Program
Performance Standards - Coal Exploration. Performance standards for coal
exploration.
11. UTAH
a. Final Rules of the Utah Board and Div. of Oil, Gas and Mining, Sec. UMC 815.15
(1981). Regulations Pertaining to Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining
Activities. Permanent Program Performance Standards - Coal Exploration.
Performance standards for coal exploration.
12. VIRGINIA
a. Va. Dept. of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Div. of Mined Land Reclamation, Coal
Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations, Sec. 480-03-19.815.15 (1986).
Permanent Program Performance Standards - Coal Exploration. Performance
standards for coal exploration.
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II. SEALING DRILLED HOLES IN ACTIVE PERMIT AREAS.
The sections which regulate the sealing of drilled holes are as follows:
Surface Mining Performance Standards
816.13 Casing and sealing of drilled holes; General requirements
816.14 Casing and sealing of drilled holes; Temporary
816.15 Casing and sealing of drilled holes; Permanent
Underground Mining Performance Standards
817.13 Casing and sealing of exposed underground openings; General requirements
817.14 Casing and sealing of underground openings; Temporary
817.15 Casing and sealing of underground openings; Permanent
Generally, the state regulations follow the language of the federal rules. States with regulations
of particular interest are discussed below and are listed in Attachment section A. Examples of
state sections which follow the language of the federal regulations are included as Attachment
section B (text is attached). The list of the other state sections which follow the federal rules
appears as Attachment section C (no text is included for these sections).
COLORADO
Regulation section 4.07.3 provides specific hole plugging procedures and states the reporting
requirements for abandoned drill holes.
PENNSYLVANIA
These sections include regulations for sealing gas and oil wells.
WYOMING
Sec. 3 of Chapter XV provides specific procedures for plugging drilled holes.
ATTACHMENTS
A. SECTIONS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST.
1. COLORADO
a. Colo. Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Sec. 4.07.1 (1986). Performance
Standards. Sealing of drilled holes and underground openings; General
requirements.
b. Colo. Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Sec. 4.07.2 (1986). Performance
Standards. Sealing of drilled holes and underground openings; Temporary sealing.
c. Colo. Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Sec. 4.07.3 (1986). Performance
Standards. Sealing of drilled holes and underground openings; Permanent sealing.
2. PENNSYLVANIA
a. 25 Pa. Code Sec. 87.93 (1982). Environmental Resources. Surface Mining of Coal.
Casing and sealing of drilled holes: General requirements.
b. 25 Pa. Code Sec. 87.94 (1982). Environmental Resources. Surface Mining of Coal.
Casing and sealing of drilled holes: Temporary.
c. 25 Pa. Code Sec. 87.95 (1982). Environmental Resources. Surface Mining of Coal.
Casing and sealing of drilled holes: Permanent.
d. 25 Pa. Code Sec. 89.54 (1982). Environmental Resources. Underground Mining of
Coal and Coal Preparation Facilities. Preventing Discharges from Underground
Mines.
e. 25 Pa. Code Sec. 89.83 (1982). Environmental Resources. Underground Mining of
Coal and Coal Preparation Facilities. Closing of Underground Mine Openings.
f. 25 Pa. Code Sec. 89.93 (1982). Environmental Resources. Underground Mining of
Coal and Coal Preparation Facilities. Casing and sealing of drilled holes and
underground workings; General requirements.
g. 25 Pa. Code Sec. 90.95 (1982). Environmental Resources. Coal Refuse Disposal.
Casing and sealing of drilled holes and underground workings: Permanent.
3. WYOMING
a. Dept. of Environ. Quality, Land Quality Div., Rules and Regulations, Chap. XV Sec.
3 (1980). Exploration by Drilling. General completion and restoration requirements.
b. Dept. of Environ. Quality, Land Quality Div., Rules and Regulations, Chap. XV Sec.
1 (1980). Exploration by Drilling. Conduct of exploration by drilling.
c. Dept. of Environ. Quality, Land Quality Div., Rules and Regulations, Chap. IV Sec.
3 (1986). Environmental Protection Performance Standards. Special environmental
protection performance standards applicable to surface coal mining and
reclamation operations.
B. SECTIONS THAT MIRROR THE LANGUAGE OF THE FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
1. KENTUCKY
a. 405 Ky. Admin. Regs. 16:040E, Sec. 1-3 (1982). Performance Standards for
Surface Mining Activities. Casing and sealing of drilled holes. Sec. 1: General
requirements. Sec. 2: Temporary. Sec. 3: Permanent.
b. 405 Ky. Admin. Regs. 18:040E, Sec. 1-3 (1982). Performance Standards for
Underground Mining Activities. Casing and sealing of underground openings. Sec.
1: General requirements. Sec. 2: Temporary. Sec. 3: Permanent.
2. MISSOURI
a. Mo. Reg. Vol. 5, No. 9, Sec. 10 CSR 40-3.180 (9/2/80). {Proposed rules} Dept. of
Natural Resources; Land Reclamation Commission. Permanent Performance
Requirements for Surface Coal Mining and Related Activities. Casing and sealing of
exposed underground openings.
b. Mo. Reg. Vol 4, No. 11, Sec. 10 CSR 40-3.020 (11/01/79) {Proposed rules}. Dept.
of Natural Resources; Land Reclamation Commission. Permanent Performance
Requirements for Surface Coal Mining and Related Activities. Requirements for
casing and sealing of drilled holes.
3. MONTANA
a. Mont. Admin. R. 26.4.632 (1980). Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act:
Transportation Facilities. Use of Explosives and Hydrology. Permanent sealing of
drilled holes.
b. Mont. Admin. R. 26.4.903 (1980). Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act:
Underground Coal and Uranium Mining. General performance standards.
4. OHIO
a. Ohio Admin. Code Sec. 1501:13-9-02 (1982). Casing and sealing of drilled holes.
5. VIRGINIA
a. Va. Regs. Reg. Sec. 480-03-19.816.13 through 480-03-19.816.15 (1986). Dept. of
Mines, Minerals, and Energy; Div. Mined Land Reclamation. Coal Surface Mining
Reclamation Regulations. Permanent Program Performance Standards - Surface
Mining Activities. Sec. 480-03-19.816.13: Casing and sealing of drilled holes:
General requirements. Sec. 480-03-19.816.14: Casing and sealing of drilled holes:
Temporary. Sec. 480-03-19.816.15: Casing and sealing of drilled holes:
Permanent.
b. Va. Regs. Reg. Sec. 480-03-19.817.13 through 480-03-19.817.15 (1986). Dept. of
Mines, Minerals, and Energy; Div. Mined Land Reclamation. Coal Surface Mining
Reclamation Regulations. Permanent Program Performance Standards -
Underground Mining Activities. Sec. 480-03-19.817.13: Casing and sealing of
exposed underground openings: General requirements. Sec. 480-03-19.817.14:
Casing and sealing of underground openings: Temporary. Sec. 480-03-19.817.15:
Casing and sealing of underground openings: Permanent.
C. LIST OF OTHER STATE STATUTE AND REGULATORY SECTIONS WHICH FOLLOW THE
FEDERAL LANGUAGE. (Copies of these sections are not included with the report.)
1. ALABAMA
a. Rules of the Ala. Surface Mining Commission Sec. 880-X-10C-.04 and 880-X-10C-.05 (1983). Performance Standards - Surface Mining Activities.
b. Rules of the Ala. Surface Mining Commission Sec. 880-X-10D-.04 and 880-X-10D-.05 (1983). Performance Standards - Underground Mining Activities.
2. ALASKA
a. Alaska Admin. Code Sec. 11 AAC 90.303 and 11 AAC 90.305 (1983). Surface Coal
Mining. Performance Standards.
3. ARKANSAS
a. Ark. Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Code, Sec. 816.13, 816.14-S, 816.14-U,
and 816.15 (1980). Permanent Program Performance Standards.
4. ILLINOIS
a. Ill. Admin. Code tit. 62, Sec. 1816.13 - 1816.15 (1988). Permanent Program
Performance Standards - Surface Mining Activities.
b. Ill. Admin. Code tit. 62, Sec. 1817.13 - 1817.15 (1988). Permanent Program
Performance Standards - Underground Mining Operations.
5. INDIANA
a. Ind. Reg., Vol. 4 No. 11, 11/01/81. LSA Document No. 1-92(F) Sec. 1. Reg. Sec.
310 IAC 12-5-8 through 310 IAC 12-5-10 and Reg. Sec. 310 IAC 12-5-74 through
310 IAC 12-5-76. Performance Standards.
6. IOWA
a. Iowa Admin. Code r. 4.522(2) - 4.522(4) (1981). Permanent Program
Performance Standards - Surface Mining Activities.
b. Iowa Admin. Code r. 4.523(2) - 4.522(4) (1981). Permanent Program
Performance Standards - Underground Mining Activities.
7. LOUISIANA
a. La. Surface Mining Regulations Statewide Order 29-0-1, Sec. 216.13 - 216.15
(1980). Permanent Program Performance Standards Surface Mining Activities.
8. MARYLAND
a. Md. Regs. Code tit. 08, Sec. 08.13.09.13 and 08.13.09.23 (1982). Dept. of
Natural Resources, Energy and Coastal Zone Admin., Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Under Federally Approved Program.
9. MISSISSIPPI
a. Miss. Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Regulations, Sec. 216.13 - 216.15
(1980). Permanent Program Performance Standards - Surface Mining Activities.
b. Miss. Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Regulations, Sec. 217.13 - 217.15
(1980). Permanent Program Performance Standards - Underground Mining
Activities.
10. NEW MEXICO
a. N. Mex. Proposed Surface Mining Regulations, Sec. 20-13 through 20-15 (1980).
Performance Standards - Surface Coal Mining Operations.
11. NORTH DAKOTA
a. N.D. Rules Governing the Reclamation of Surface-Mined Land, Sec. 69-05.2-14-01
through 69-05.2-14-03 (1983). Performance Standards.
12. OKLAHOMA
a. Okla. Permanent Regulatory Program Regulations, Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Operations, Sec. 816.13 - 816.15 (1982). Permanent Program
Performance Standards - Surface Mining Activities and Exploration Over 250 Tons.
b. Okla. Permanent Regulatory Program Regulations, Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Operations, Sec. 817.13 - 817.15 (1982). Permanent Program
Performance Standards - Underground Mining Activities.
13. TEXAS
a. State Program Submission of the Railroad Commission, Surface Mining and
Reclamation Div., Sec. 051.07.04.331 - 051.07.04.333 (1980). Permanent
Program Performance Standards - Surface Mining Activities.
b. State Program Submission of the Railroad Commission, Surface Mining and
Reclamation Div., Sec. 051.07.04.501 - 051.07.04.503 (1980). Permanent
Program Performance Standards - Underground Mining Activities.
14. UTAH
a. Final Rules of the Utah Board and Div. of Oil, Gas and Mining, Sec. UMC 817.13 -
UMC 817.15 (1981). Permanent Program Performance Standards, Underground
Coal Mining Act.
Research conducted by: Joyce Zweben Scall
