Alabama Administrative Code
Title 880 - ALABAMA SURFACE MINING COMMISSION
Chapter 880-X-8G - SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS PERMITS AND COAL EXPLORATION UNDERGROUND MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS - REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL, FINANCIAL, COMPLIANCE, AND RELATED INFORMATION
Section 880-X-8G-.08 - Relationship To Areas Designated Unsuitable For Mining

(1) Each application shall contain a statement of available information on whether the proposed permit area is within an area designated unsuitable for surface coal mining and reclamation operations under Rule 880-X-7D or under study for designation in an administrative proceeding initiated under that Rule.

(2) If an applicant claims the exemption in Rule 880-X-7C-.05, the application shall contain information supporting the applicant's assertion that they made substantial legal and financial commitments before January 4, 1977, concerning the proposed underground mining activities.

(3) If an applicant proposes to conduct or locate surface operations or facilities within 300 feet of an occupied dwelling, the applications shall include the waiver of the owner of the dwelling as required in Rule 880-X-7B-.07(5).

Author: Randall C. Johnson