Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce
Part 904 - MSWCC Surface Mining and Reclamation Program
Chapter 1 - Surface Mining Policy and Procedures
Rule 2-904-1.2 - Procedures for Initial Applications

A. Upon receipt of a notice of intent or permit application from Bureau of Geology, the commission notifies the commissioners of the soil and water conservation district(s) in which any part of the land to be mined is located, to review the reclamation plan that is part of the application.

B. Within thirty (30) days after the filing of intent or permit application by the operator,the district(s) make written comments, recommendations and evaluations of the plan and submit to the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

C. The commission sends the comments to the Bureau of Geology. The comments and recommendations are made a part of the record and one copy is furnished to the operator by the Bureau of Geology.