The State Department of Mines shall assume primary responsibility for the regulation of non-coal surface mining and reclamation operations during the regulatory program meeting all applicable requirements of 45 O.S. (1981), Section 721 et seq. and this Chapter. The State Department of Mines has responsibility for review and decisions on permits and bonding for Non-Coal surface mining and reclamation operations for compliance with 45 O.S. (1981), Section 721 et seq., this Chapter, permits, approvals and for enforcement of the State program.
Okla. Admin. Code § 460:10-3-4