Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 460. Department of Mines |
Chapter 20. The Permanent Regulations Governing the Coal Reclamation Act of 1979 |
Subchapter 7. Areas Designated by Act of Congress as Unsuitable for Mining |
SECTION 460:20-7-4.1. Exception for existing operations
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- The prohibitions and limitations of Section 460:20-7-4 do not apply to surface coal mining operations for which a valid permit, issued under this chapter, exists when the land comes under the protection of Section 460:20-7-4. This exception applies only to lands within the permit area as it exists when the land comes under the protection of Section 460:20-7-4.