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 17.24.1148 - DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: DATA BASE AND INVENTORY SYSTEM
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The department shall develop a data base and inventory system which will permit evaluation of whether reclamation is feasible in areas covered by petitions.
(2) The department shall include in the system information relevant to the criteria in 82-4-228(2), MCA, including, but not limited to, information received from the United States fish and wildlife service, the department of fish, wildlife, and parks, and the state historic preservation officer.
(3) The department shall add to the data base and inventory system information:
(4) The department shall:
(5) The department shall maintain a map of areas designated as unsuitable for all or certain types of strip or underground coal mining operations.
(6) The department shall make available to any person any information within its control regarding designations, including mineral or elemental content which is potentially toxic in the environment.
AUTH: 82-4-204, 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-227, MCA