11 Miss. Code R. § 8-2.2-13-1307
Current through December 10, 2024
Designation of any area as unsuitable for all or certain types of surface coal mining operations pursuant to § 53-9-71 and regulations of this Subchapter does not prohibit coal exploration operations in the area, if conducted in accordance with that section, these regulations and other applicable requirements. Exploration on any lands designated unsuitable for surface coal mining operations must be approved by the Permit Board under Rule 21, to insure that exploration does not interfere with any value for which the area has been designated unsuitable for surface coal mining.
11 Miss. Code. R. § 8-2.2-13-1307