Section 11-8-2.3-25-2517 - Baseline Cumulative Impact Area Information(a) Hydrologic and geologic information for the cumulative impact area necessary to assess the probable cumulative hydrologic impacts of the proposed operation and all anticipated mining on surface- and ground-water systems as required by § 2525 shall be obtained by the Department if available from appropriate federal or state agencies, provided this information is derived from data provided by or under the supervision of a qualified Registered Professional Geologist or Registered Professional Engineer as required by the Department.(b) If the information is not available from such agencies, then the applicant may gather and submit this information to the Department as part of the permit application, provided this information is derived from data provided by or under the supervision of a qualified Registered Professional Geologist or Registered Professional Engineer as required by the Department.(c) The permit shall not be approved until the necessary hydrologic and geologic information prepared by, or under the supervision of a qualified Registered Professional Geologist or Registered Professional Engineer as required by the Department, is available to the Permit Board.11 Miss. Code. R. § 8-2.3-25-2517