Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-40.38

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 27-40.38 - Underground mining permit applications-minimum requirements for reclamation and operation plan

The following is incorporated by reference: 30 CFR Part 784, as in effect on July 1, 2010, except as modified by subrules 40.1(3) and 40.1(5) and with the following exceptions and clarifications:

(1) Delete from 30 CFR 784.14(d) the words "information may be required" and insert the words "information is required".

(2) Delete from 30 CFR 784.20(b)(4) the words "if any".

(3) Delete from 30 CFR 784.20(b)(6) the words "if any".

(4) Amend the first sentence of 30 CFR 784.23 to read: "Each application shall contain maps at a scale of 1:2400 or larger and plans as follows:"

(5) Delete 30 CFR 784.1 and 784.10.

(6) The general word substitutions at rule 27-40.1 (17A,207) do not apply to 30 CFR Part 784.14(a).

(7) Delete from 30 CFR 784.13(a) the words "sections 515 and 516 of the Act" and insert the words "Iowa Code sections 207.7 and 207.19 ".

(8) The determination of probable hydrologic consequence (PHC) made pursuant to these rules as part of a permit application shall address all proposed mining activities associated with the permit area for which authorization is sought as opposed to addressing only those activities expected to occur during the term of the permit.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-40.38

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