Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.12 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Special Departmental Procedures and Program
Rule 17.24.1221 - SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICES
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.24.1221
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) To the extent possible with available federal funds, the department shall, for a coal mine operating permit applicant who meets the criteria of ARM 17.24.1222 and who requests assistance, select and pay a qualified laboratory, contractor, or consultant to:
(a) determine for the applicant the
probable hydrologic consequences of the mining and reclamation operations both
on and off the proposed permit area in accordance with ARM
17.24.1225;
(b) prepare a statement of the results of
test borings or core samplings in accordance with ARM 17.24.1225;
(c) collect and provide general hydrology
information on the basin or subbasin areas within which the anticipated mining
will occur. The information provided must be limited to that required to relate
the basin or subbasin hydrology to the hydrology of the proposed permit area;
and
(d) provide other services
specified in ARM 17.24.1225.
AUTH: 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-221, MCA
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