Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-44 - Division of Water Resources
Chapter 0400-44-01 - Abandoned mine lands reclamation program
Section 0400-44-01-.03 - RESPONSIBILITIES

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0400-44-01-.03

Current through September 24, 2024

The Division shall:

(1) Identify all abandoned mine land problem areas in the Tennessee coalfields.

(2) Conduct a site investigation on those problem areas that are eligible for further development.

(3) Rank and select reclamation projects.

(4) Conduct a site evaluation including a proposal of reclamation alternatives.

(5) Prepare an environmental assessment for each project site.

(6) Select a preferred reclamation alternative.

(7) Make a lien determination on the project site as required by T.C.A. §59-8-325.

(8) Obtain a right of entry for reclamation.

(9) Apply for the administrative and construction grants to carry out the proposed projects.

(10) Procure reclamation contractors upon receipt of grant.

(11) Monitor all reclamation activities.

(12) Prepare a final report on all projects.

(13) Maintain project sites until a stable condition is achieved.

Authority: T.C.A. §§59-8-324 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.

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