Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce
Part 904 - MSWCC Surface Mining and Reclamation Program
Chapter 1 - Surface Mining Policy and Procedures

Introduction. The Mississippi Surface Mining and Reclamation Act adopted in October of 1977 and effective in April of 1978 provides for the regulation of surface mining within the borders of Mississippi. The Act designates the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission (MSWCC) to serve as a liaison between Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and the Mississippi Bureau of Geology. The Commission reviews all Surface Mining Applications and assists the soil and water conservation districts in making recommendations as to the reclamation portions of these applications. The Commission also reviews the requests of bond releases after reclamation has been completed.