ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
17.24 - reclamation
17.24.101 general provisions
17.24.102 definitions
17.24.103 exploration license--application and conditions
17.24.104 exploration (temporary) roads
17.24.105 conduct of exploration operations
17.24.106 exploration drill hole plugging
17.24.107 reclamation requirements--exploration
17.24.108 exploration reclamation deferred
17.24.115 operating permits: reclamation plans
17.24.116 operating permit: application requirements
17.24.117 permit conditions
17.24.118 annual report
17.24.119 permit amendments
17.24.120 permit revisions
17.24.121 permit reviews
17.24.122 permit assignment
17.24.123 permit consolidation
17.24.128 inspections: frequency, method, and reporting
17.24.129 inspections: response to citizen complaints
17.24.132 enforcement: processing of v iolations and penalties
17.24.133 enforcement: abatement of violations and permit suspension
17.24.134 enforcement: assessment of penalties
17.24.136 orders: issuance and service
17.24.137 notices and orders: effect
17.24.140 bonding: determination of bond amount
17.24.141 bonding: adjustment of amount of bond
17.24.142 bonding: replacement of bond
17.24.143 bonding: form of bond
17.24.144 bonding: surety bonds
17.24.145 bonding: certificates of deposit
17.24.146 bonding: letters of credit
17.24.150 abandonment or completion of operation
17.24.151 abandoned pits: objectionable effluents
17.24.152 disclosure of information
17.24.153 general compliance
17.24.157 blasting operations: complaint procedure
17.24.158 blasting operations: participation and cooperation of persons using explosives
17.24.159 blasting operations: orders of the department
17.24.165 mills and reprocessing operations: definitions
17.24.166 mills: applicability of rules to mills
17.24.167 mills: operating permit application
17.24.168 mills: operating plans
17.24.169 mills: reclamation plans
17.24.170 mills: cessation or completion of operation
17.24.171 reprocessing of waste rock and tailings
17.24.180 definitions
17.24.181 small miner placer and dredge bonding
17.24.182 (interpretive rule) operational recommendations for small miners
17.24.183 comparable utility and stability of reclaimed areas--standards for bond release for small miners
17.24.184 small miner bond forfeiture and smes revocation
17.24.185 small miner metal leaching solvent or reagent applications
17.24.186 small miner metal leaching solvent or reagent baseline information
17.24.187 small miner metal leaching solvent or reagent operating plans
17.24.188 small miner metal leaching solvent or reagent reclamation plans
17.24.189 small miner metal leaching solvent or reagent processing facilities performance standards and bonding
17.24.201 applicability
17.24.202 definitions
17.24.203 bond or other security
17.24.204 site information
17.24.205 mining and reclamation plan
17.24.206 landowner consultation
17.24.207 additional requirements for bentonite mines
17.24.208 additional requirements for soil mines
17.24.212 review of an application
17.24.213 amendment of permits
17.24.214 annual production report
17.24.215 penalties
17.24.216 general application content and procedures
17.24.217 plan of operation--premine information
17.24.218 plan of operation (site characterization, site preparation, soil and overburden handling, mining, and processing plans) and performance standards
17.24.219 plan of operation, reclamation plan, and performance standards
17.24.220 reclamation bond calculation
17.24.221 plan of operation--maps
17.24.222 additional information and certification
17.24.223 zoning compliance for sand or gravel mining
17.24.224 assignment of permits
17.24.225 permit compliance
17.24.226 administrative requirements for limited opencut operations
17.24.227 surface water setback requirements
17.24.228 requirements for dryland permit applications and reclamation
17.24.301 definitions
17.24.302 format, data collection, and supplemental information
17.24.303 legal, financial, compliance, and related information
17.24.304 baseline information. environmental resources
17.24.305 maps
17.24.306 baseline information: prime farmland investigation
17.24.308 operations plan
17.24.310 blasting plan
17.24.311 air pollution control plan
17.24.312 fish and wildlife plan
17.24.313 reclamation plan
17.24.314 plan for protection of the hydrologic balance
17.24.315 plan for ponds and embankments
17.24.316 strip or underground mining near underground mining
17.24.317 diversions
17.24.318 protection of public parks and historic places
17.24.319 relocation or use of public roads
17.24.320 plans for disposal of excess spoil
17.24.321 transportation facilities plan
17.24.322 geologic information and coal conservation plan
17.24.323 grazing plan is repealed
17.24.324 prime farmlands: special application requirements
17.24.325 coal mining operations on areas or adjacent to areas including alluvial valley floors: special application requirements
17.24.326 auger mining: special application requirements
17.24.327 coal processing plants and support facilities not located within a mine permit area: special application requirements
17.24.401 filing of application and notice
17.24.402 submission of comments and written objections
17.24.403 informal conference
17.24.404 review of application
17.24.405 findings and notice of decision
17.24.406 improvidently issued permits: general procedures
17.24.407 improvidently issued permits: revocation
17.24.412 extension of time to commence mining
17.24.413 conditions of permit
17.24.414 review of existing permits
17.24.415 permit revisions
17.24.416 permit renewal
17.24.417 permit amendment
17.24.418 transfer of permits
17.24.425 administrative review
17.24.426 records retention
17.24.427 change of contractor
17.24.501 general backfilling and grading requirements
17.24.501A final grading requirements is repealed
17.24.502 cut-and-fill terraces
17.24.503 small depressions
17.24.504 permanent impoundments
17.24.505 burial and treatment of exposed mineral seams and waste materials
17.24.507 storage and final disposal of garbage and other debris
17.24.510 disposal of offsite-generated waste and fly ash
17.24.514 contouring is repealed
17.24.515 highwall reduction
17.24.516 adjacent strip and underground mining operations
17.24.517 slides and other damage
17.24.518 buffer zones
17.24.519 monitoring for settlement
17.24.519A thick overburden and excess spoil
17.24.520 thick overburden and disposal of excess spoil
17.24.521 temporary cessation of operations
17.24.522 permanent cessation of operations
17.24.523 coal fires and coal conservation
17.24.524 signs and markers
17.24.601 general requirements for road and railroad loopconstruction
17.24.602 location of roads and railroad loops
17.24.603 road and railroad loop embankments
17.24.604 soil removal is repealed
17.24.605 hydrologic impact of roads and railroad loops
17.24.606 surfacing of roads is repealed
17.24.607 maintenance of roads and railroad loops
17.24.608 impacts of other transport facilities
17.24.609 other support facilities
17.24.610 permanent roads
17.24.621 general requirements for use of explosives
17.24.622 preblasting survey
17.24.623 blasting schedule
17.24.624 surface blasting requirements
17.24.625 seismograph measurements
17.24.626 records of blasting operations
17.24.631 general hydrology requirements
17.24.632 permanent sealing of drilled holes
17.24.633 water quality performance standards
17.24.634 reclamation of drainage basins
17.24.635 general requirements for temporary and permanent diversion of overland flow, through flow, shallow ground water flow, ephemeral drainageways, and intermittent and perennial streams
17.24.636 special requirements for temporary diversions
17.24.637 special requirements for permanent diversions
17.24.638 sediment control measures
17.24.639 sedimentation ponds and other treatment facilities
17.24.640 discharge structures
17.24.641 acid- and toxic-forming spoils
17.24.642 permanent impoundments and flood control impoundments
17.24.643 ground water protection
17.24.644 protection of ground water recharge
17.24.645 ground water monitoring
17.24.646 surface water monitoring
17.24.647 transfer of wells
17.24.648 water rights and replacement
17.24.649 discharge of water into underground mines
17.24.650 postmining rehabilitation of sedimentation ponds, diversions, impoundments, and treatment facilities
17.24.651 stream channel disturbances and buffer zones
17.24.652 wells and underground openings: safety
17.24.701 removal of soil
17.24.702 redistribution and stockpiling of soil
17.24.703 substitution of other materials for soil
17.24.711 establishment of vegetation
17.24.713 timing of seeding and planting
17.24.714 soil stabilizing practices
17.24.716 method of revegetation
17.24.717 planting of trees and shrubs
17.24.718 soil amendments, management techniques, and land use practices
17.24.719 livestock grazing is repealed
17.24.720 annual inspections for revegetated areas is repealed
17.24.721 eradication of rills and gullies
17.24.723 monitoring
17.24.724 revegetation success criteria
17.24.725 period of responsibility
17.24.726 vegetation measurements
17.24.728 composition of vegetation is repealed
17.24.730 season of use is repealed
17.24.731 analysis for toxicity
17.24.732 vegetation requirements for previously cropped areas is repealed
17.24.733 measurement standards for trees, shrubs, and half-shrubs is repealed
17.24.751 protection and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and related environmental values
17.24.761 air resources protection
17.24.762 postmining land use
17.24.763 coal conservation
17.24.764 cropland reclamation
17.24.801 alluvial valley floors: preservation of essential hydrologic functions and protection of farming
17.24.802 alluvial valley floor: protection of farming and prevention of material damage
17.24.804 alluvial valley floors: monitoring
17.24.805 alluvial valley floors: significance determination
17.24.806 alluvial valley floors: material damage determination
17.24.811 prime farmland: soil handling
17.24.815 prime farmland: revegetation
17.24.821 alternative postmining land uses: submission of plan
17.24.823 alternative postmining land uses: approval of plan
17.24.824 alternate reclamation: alternate postmining land uses is repealed
17.24.825 alternate reclamation: alternate revegetation is repealed
17.24.826 alternate reclamation: period of responsibility for alternate revegetation is repealed
17.24.831 auger mining: general requirements
17.24.832 auger mining: specific performance standards
17.24.833 auger mining: requirements for permit
17.24.834 remining: applicability
17.24.835 remining: application and operating requirements
17.24.836 remining: eligibility for abandoned mine land status
17.24.837 remining: bonding
17.24.901 general application and review requirements
17.24.902 application requirements for in situ coal processing operations
17.24.903 general performance standards
17.24.904 in situ coal processing operation performance standards
17.24.905 rules not applicable to in situ coal operations
17.24.907 in situ uranium processing operation performance standards
17.24.911 subsidence control
17.24.912 buffer zones
17.24.920 placement and disposal of underground development waste: special application requirements
17.24.924 disposal of underground development waste: general requirements
17.24.925 disposal of underground development waste: valley fill
17.24.926 disposal of underground development waste: head-of-hollow fill
17.24.927 disposal of underground development waste: durable rock fills
17.24.930 placement and disposal of coal processing waste: special application requirements
17.24.932 disposal of coal processing waste
17.24.1001 permit requirement
17.24.1002 information and monthly reports
17.24.1003 renewal and transfer of permits
17.24.1004 environmental monitoring
17.24.1005 drill holes
17.24.1006 roads and other transportation facilities
17.24.1007 grading, soil salvage, storage and redistribution
17.24.1008 revegetation
17.24.1009 diversions
17.24.1010 removal of equipment
17.24.1011 hydrologic balance
17.24.1012 toxic- or acid-forming materials
17.24.1013 drilling
17.24.1014 test pits: application requirements, review procedures, bonding, and additional performance standards
17.24.1016 bond requirements for drilling operations
17.24.1017 bond release procedures for drilling operations
17.24.1018 notice of intent to prospect
17.24.1019 permit requirement - short form
17.24.1101 bonding: definitions
17.24.1102 bonding: determination of bond amount
17.24.1103 bonding: period of responsibility for alternate revegetation is repealed
17.24.1104 bonding: adjustment of amount of bond
17.24.1105 bonding: form of bond
17.24.1106 bonding: terms and conditions of bond
17.24.1107 bonding: incapacity of surety
17.24.1108 bonding: certificates of deposit
17.24.1109 bonding: letters of credit
17.24.1110 bonding: replacement of bond
17.24.1111 bonding: bond release application contents
17.24.1112 bonding: advertisement of release applications and receipt of objections
17.24.1113 bonding: inspection of site and public hearing or informal conference
17.24.1114 bonding: departmental review and decision on bond release application
17.24.1115 bonding: hearing on bond release decision
17.24.1116 bonding: criteria and schedule for release of bond
17.24.1116A reassertion of jurisdiction is repealed
17.24.1117 bonding: procedure for forfeiture
17.24.1118 bonding: effect of forfeiture
17.24.1119 bonding: criteria for forfeiture
17.24.1120 bonding: determination of forfeiture amount
17.24.1121 bonding: state agencies and political subdivisions
17.24.1122 notice of action on collateral bond
17.24.1125 liability insurance
17.24.1129 annual report
17.24.1131 protection of parks, historic sites, and other lands
17.24.1132 areas upon which coal mining is prohibited: definitions and standard for measurement of distances
17.24.1133 areas upon which coal mining is prohibited: procedures for determination
17.24.1134 areas upon which coal mining is prohibited: permission to mine near public road
17.24.1135 areas upon which coal mining is prohibited: relocation or closure of public road
17.24.1136 areas upon which coal mining is prohibited: waiver to mine near dwelling
17.24.1137 areas upon which coal mining is prohibited: consultation with other agencies
17.24.1138 areas upon which coal mining is prohibited: designation process not affected
17.24.1141 designation of lands unsuitable: definition
17.24.1142 designation of lands unsuitable: exemptions
17.24.1143 designation of lands unsuitable: prospecting on designated lands
17.24.1144 designation of lands unsuitable: petition for designation or termination of designation
17.24.1145 designation of lands unsuitable: notice and action on petition
17.24.1146 designation of lands unsuitable: hearings on petition
17.24.1147 designation of lands unsuitable: decision on petition
17.24.1148 designation of lands unsuitable: data base and inventory system
17.24.1201 frequency and methods of inspections
17.24.1202 consequences of inspections and compliance reviews
17.24.1203 availability of inspection reports
17.24.1204 inspections in response to citizen complaints
17.24.1205 inspections in response to notification by the federal coal regulatory authority
17.24.1206 notices, orders of abatement, and cessation orders: issuance and service
17.24.1207 notices of noncompliance and cessation orders: informal hearings
17.24.1208 notices of noncompliance and cessation orders: effect of inability to comply
17.24.1209 notices of noncompliance and cessation orders: continuation of health and safety related activities
17.24.1210 cessation orders: additional affirmative obligations
17.24.1211 procedure for assessment and waiver of civil penalties
17.24.1212 point system for civil penalties and waivers
17.24.1213 suspension and revocation of permits: determination of pattern of violations
17.24.1214 suspension and revocation of permits: public notice of show cause order
17.24.1215 suspension and revocation of permits: service of process
17.24.1216 suspension and revocation of permits: effect of suspension or revocation
17.24.1217 individual civil penalties: when assessed
17.24.1218 individual civil penalties: amount
17.24.1219 individual civil penalties: procedure for assessment
17.24.1220 individual civil penalties: payment
17.24.1221 small operator assistance program: program services
17.24.1222 small operator assistance program: eligibility for assistance
17.24.1223 small operator assistance program: filing for assistance
17.24.1224 small operator assistance program: application approval and notice
17.24.1225 small operator assistance program: data requirements
17.24.1226 small operator assistance program: qualification of laboratories, consultants, and contractors
17.24.1227 small operator assistance program: assistance funding
17.24.1228 small operator assistance program: applicant liability
17.24.1246 restrictions on employee financial interests: responsibilities of the director
17.24.1247 restrictions on employee financial interests:responsibilities of employees
17.24.1248 restrictions on employee financial interests: definitions
17.24.1249 restrictions on employee financial interests: filing of statement
17.24.1250 restrictions on employee financial interests: contents of statement
17.24.1251 restrictions on employee financial interests: effect of failure to file statement
17.24.1252 restrictions on employee financial interests: gifts and gratuities
17.24.1253 restrictions on employee financial interests: resolution of prohibited interests of employees
17.24.1254 restrictions on employee financial interests: resolution of prohibited financial interests of the director
17.24.1255 restrictions on financial interests: multiple interest advisory boards
17.24.1260 requirements for the conduct of blasting operations
17.24.1261 certification of blasters
17.24.1262 blaster training courses
17.24.1263 suspension or revocation of blaster certification
17.24.1264 the department's obligations regarding the applicant/violator system
17.24.1265 department eligibility review
17.24.1266 questions about and challenges to ownership or control findings
17.24.1267 information requirements for permittees
17.24.1301 modification of existing permits: issuance of revisions and permits
17.24.1302 nonconforming structure
17.24.1303 rules applicable to coal operations only
17.24.1304 applicability of federal law
17.24.1307 litigation expenses: when department may award
17.24.1308 litigation expenses: filing of petition
17.24.1309 litigation expenses: contents of petition and answer
17.24.1801 definitions
17.24.1802 applicability determination
17.24.1803 application for permit: general requirements and procedures
17.24.1804 contents of application: map
17.24.1805 contents of application: compliance information
17.24.1806 contents of application: mineral and overburden information
17.24.1807 contents of application: studies and inventories
17.24.1808 contents of application: blasting information
17.24.1809 contents of application: mining and reclamation plans
17.24.1810 contents of application: mine site location information
17.24.1815 performance standards
17.24.1816 reclamation plan: additional specific requirements
17.24.1817 water quality: other laws, nondegradation
17.24.1818 water quality: impoundment
17.24.1819 water quality: treatment
17.24.1820 water quality: drainage
17.24.1824 topsoiling
17.24.1825 planting and revegetation
17.24.1826 forms