SECTION 460:20-33-11. In situ processing activities

(a)   This section applies to any person who conducts or intends to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations utilizing in situ processing activities.

(b)   Any application for a permit for operations covered by this section shall be made according to all requirements of this Chapter applicable to underground mining activities. In addition, the mining and reclamation operations plan for operations involving in situ processing activities shall contain information establishing how those operations will be conducted in compliance with the requirements of Subchapter 55 of this Chapter, including:

(1)   Delineation of proposed holes and wells and production zone for approval of the Department:

(2)   Specifications of drill holes and casings proposed to be used;

(3)   A plan for treatment, confinement, or disposal of all acid- forming, toxic-forming, or radioactive gases, solids, or liquids constituting a fire, health, safety, or environmental hazard caused by the mining and recovery process; and

(4)   Plans for monitoring surface and groundwater and air quality, as required by the Department.

(c)   No permit shall be issued for operations covered by this section, unless the Department first finds, in writing, upon the basis of a complete application made in accordance with Subsection (b) of this section, that the operation will be conducted in compliance with all requirements of this Chapter relating to underground mining activities and Subchapter 45 and Subchapter 55 of this Chapter.