N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.10.1009

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 19.8.10.1009 - IN SITU PROCESSING ACTIVITIES

A. This section applies to any person who conducts or intends to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations utilizing in situ processing activities.

B. Any application for a permit for operations covered by this section shall be made according to all requirements of 19.8.5 through 19.8.13 NMAC applicable to underground mining activities. In addition, the mining and reclamation operations plan for operations involving in situ processing activities shall contain information establishing how those operations will be conducted in compliance with the requirements of 19.8.28 NMAC, including:

(1) delineation of proposed holes and wells and production zone for approval of the director;

(2) specifications of drill holes and casings proposed to be used;

(3) a plan for treatment, confinement or disposal of all acid-forming, toxic-forming or radioactive gases, solids, or liquids constituting a fire, health, safety or environmental hazard caused by the mining and recovery process; and

(4) plans for monitoring surface and ground water and air quality, as required by the director.

C. No permit shall be issued for operations covered by this section, unless the director first finds, in writing, upon the basis of a complete application made in accordance with Subsection B of 19.8.10.1009 NMAC, that the operation will be conducted in compliance with all requirements of 19.8.5 through 19.8.13 NMAC relating to underground mining activities, and 19.8.20 and 19.8.28 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.10.1009

11-29-97; 19.8.10.1009 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.10.1009, 9-29-2000