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 17.24.1223 - SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FILING FOR ASSISTANCE
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.24.1223
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
Each applicant shall submit the following information to the department:
(1) a statement of intent to file a permit application;
(2) the name and addresses of:
(a) the potential
permit applicant; and
(b) the
potential operator if different from the applicant;
(3) a schedule of the estimated total production of coal from the proposed permit area and all other locations from which production is attributed to the applicant. The schedule must include for each location:
(a) the name under which coal
is or will be mined;
(b) the permit
number and mining enforcement and safety administration identification number
if the mine is operating;
(c) the
actual coal production for the year preceding the application for assistance
and that portion of the production attributed to the applicant;
(d) the estimated coal production for each
year of the proposed permit and that portion attributed to the applicant;
and
(e) the estimated total
reserves within the proposed permit area and the method by which those reserves
were calculated;
(4) a description of:
(a) the method of strip or
underground coal mining operation proposed;
(b) the anticipated starting and termination
dates of mining operations;
(c) the
number of acres of land to be affected by the proposed mining; and
(d) a general statement on the probable depth
and thickness of the coal resource;
(5) a topographic map of 1":400' scale or other scale approved by the department that clearly shows:
(a) the area of land to be affected and the
natural drainage above and below the affected area;
(b) the names of property owners within the
area to be affected and of adjacent lands;
(c) the location of existing structures and
developed water sources within the area to be affected and on adjacent
lands;
(d) the location of existing
and proposed test boring or core samplings; and
(e) the location and extent of known workings
of any underground mines; and
(6) copies of documents which show that:
(a) the applicant has a legal right to enter
and commence mining within the permit area; and
(b) a legal right of entry has been obtained
for the department, contractor, consultant, and laboratory personnel to inspect
the lands to be mined and adjacent lands which may be affected to collect
environmental data or install necessary instruments.
AUTH: 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-221, MCA
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