Section 11-8-2.3-35-3501 - ResponsibilitiesThe Department shall:
(a) recommend the modification of permits, or the denial of applications therefor, and shall administratively process revisions to permits prior to changes in surface coal mining and reclamation operations;(b) ensure that all permits are regularly reviewed to determine that surface coal mining and reclamation operations under these permits are conducted in compliance with the act and these regulations;(c) effectively review applications to renew existing permits, in a timely manner, to ensure that surface coal mining and reclamation operations continue, if they comply with the act and these regulations;(d) ensure that no person conducts surface coal mining and reclamation operations through the transfer, sale or assignment of rights granted under permits without the prior approval of the Permit Board.11 Miss. Code. R. § 8-2.3-35-3501