11 Miss. Code R. § 8-2.5-53-5303
Each exploration hole, other drill or borehole, well or other exposed underground opening shall be cased, sealed or otherwise managed, under the direction of a qualified Registered Professional Geologist or Registered Professional Engineer and as required by the Department, to prevent acid or other toxic drainage from entering the ground water or surface water, to minimize disturbance to the prevailing hydrologic balance and to ensure the safety of people, livestock, fish and wildlife, and machinery in the permit and adjacent area. If these openings are uncovered or exposed by surface mining activities within the permit area, they shall be permanently closed, unless approved for water monitoring, or otherwise managed in a manner approved by the Department. Use of a drilled hole, borehole or monitoring well as a water well must meet the provisions of §§ 5313, 5329, and 5333(a). This Section does not apply to holes solely drilled and used for blasting.
11 Miss. Code. R. § 8-2.5-53-5303