SECTION 460:20-33-9. Augering  


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  • (a)   This section applies to any person who conducts or intends to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations utilizing augering operations.
    (b)   Any application for a permit for operations covered by this Section shall contain, in the mining and reclamation plan, a description of the augering methods to be used and the measures to be used to comply with Subchapter 47 of this Chapter.
    (c)   No permit shall be issued for any operations covered by this Section unless the Department finds, in writing, that in addition to meeting all other applicable requirements of this Chapter, the operation will be conducted in compliance with Subchapter 47 of this Chapter.