Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.11 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Bonding, Insurance, Reporting, and Special Areas
Rule 17.24.1137 - AREAS UPON WHICH COAL MINING IS PROHIBITED: CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES

(1) Whenever a proposed mining operation may adversely affect any public park or any places included on the national register of historic places, the department shall transmit to the federal, state, or local agencies with jurisdiction over or a statutory or regulatory responsibility for the park or historic place a copy of the completed permit application containing a request for that agency's approval or disapproval of the operations within 30 days of receipt of the request. Upon receipt of a written request from the appropriate agency, the review period may be extended 30 days.