Section 0400-42-02-.04 - MAPS(1) Three (3) copies of a general location map taken from a USGS 71/2 minute quadrangle sheet, with the mining locations and haul roads clearly marked thereon, shall be submitted with the permit application. Also, three (3) copies of a detailed, enlarged topographic map of a scale of five hundred (500) feet to the inch, with the site boundaries indicated thereon and prepared by a qualified professional engineer, geologist, surveyor, or other person approved by the Commissioner, shall be submitted with the original permit application, and with each amendment for the mining of coal. Only a portion of the map large enough to show the required information is required, but it shall be no smaller than letter size (81/2" X 11"). (a) The title block of both sizes of maps shall show the following information:2. Owner of the mineral rights. If more than one tract, attach list and identify by number corresponding to mine operation shown on map.3. The owner of the surface rights or the name of the representative of the owners. If more than one tract, attach list and identify by number corresponding to mine number shown on map.4. The county in which the operation is located.5. The total number of acres to be disturbed under the permit, including access roads.6. The date the map was prepared, together with a certification as to its accuracy by the person responsible for its preparation.7. Name and number of enlarged USGS 71/2 minute quadrangle sheet used (if applicable).(b) The enlarged map shall show the following information:1. The boundaries of the area to be permitted shall be marked in red.2. The location of the stream or streams or any standing body of water into which the area drains, the location of drainways, and the planned siltation traps and other impoundments shall be marked in blue.3. The location of haul or other access roads to be prepared or used by the operator in the mining operation shall be shown as a dashed red line.4. The location of any buildings, cemeteries, public highways, railroad tracks, gas and oil wells, publicly owned land, officially designated scenic areas, utility lines, underground mines, transmission lines or pipe fines within the affected area or within five hundred (500) feet thereof.5. The approximate location of the cuts or excavations to be made in the surface, the estimated location of fill areas and the location of areas designated where no mining can take place, i.e., areas too steep, too close to a stream, or areas designated as hazard or protected areas.6. The names of landowners within five hundred (500) feet of the permitted area.7. Slope measurements every five hundred (500) feet as calculated from the top of map. If slope is less than 15 degrees, this requirement may be omitted.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-42-02-.04
Original rule filed August 2, 2012; effective October 31, 2012. Rule renumbered from 0400-03-02.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 59-8-201 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.