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
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