Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 12 - COAL MINING REGULATIONS
Subchapter G - SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS, PERMITS, AND COAL EXPLORATION PROCEDURES SYSTEMS
Division 6 - SURFACE MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RECLAMATION AND OPERATION PLAN
Section 12.154 - Road Systems and Support Facilities
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Plans and drawings. Each applicant for a surface coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit plans and drawings for each road, as defined in § 12.3 of this title (relating to Definitions), to be constructed, used, or maintained within the proposed permit area. The plans and drawings shall:
(b) Primary road certification. The plans and drawings for each primary road shall be prepared by, or under the direction of, and certified by a qualified professional engineer with experience in the design and construction of roads as meeting the requirements of this chapter (relating to Coal Mining Regulations), current, prudent engineering practices; and any design criteria established by the Commission.
(c) Support Facilities. Each applicant for a surface coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit a description, plans, and drawings for each support facility to be constructed, used, or maintained within the proposed permit area. The plans and drawings shall include a map, appropriate cross sections, design drawings, and specifications sufficient to demonstrate compliance with § 12.403 of this title (relating to Support Facilities) for each facility.