N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.3.301

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

Section 19.8.3.301 - LAND EXEMPT FROM DESIGNATION AS UNSUITABLE FOR SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS

The requirements of 19.8.3 NMAC do not apply to:

A. lands on which surface coal mining operations were being conducted on August 3, 1977;

B. lands covered by a permit issued under the act; or

C. lands where substantial legal and financial commitments in surface coal mining operations were in existence prior to January 4, 1977.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.3.301

11-29-97; 19.8.3.301 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.3.301, 9-29-2000