N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.19.1900

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

Section 19.8.19.1900 - GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY OF PERSONS CONDUCTING COAL EXPLORATION

A. Each person who conducts coal exploration which substantially disturbs the natural land surface in which 250 tons or less of coal are removed shall file the notice of intention to explore required under 19.8.6.601 NMAC and shall comply with 19.8.19.1902 NMAC.

B. Each person who conducts coal exploration which substantially disturbs the natural land surface and in which more than 250 tons of coal are removed in the area described by the written approval from the director, shall comply with the procedures described in the exploration and reclamation operations plan approved under 19.8.6.603 NMAC and shall comply with 19.8.19.1902 NMAC.

11-29-97; 19.8.19.1900 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.19.1900, 9-29-2000; A, 1-15-2002