Current through October 22, 2024
Section 0400-44-01-.03 - RESPONSIBILITIESThe Division shall:
(1) Identify all abandoned mine land problem areas in the Tennessee coalfields.(2) Conduct a site investigation on those problem areas that are eligible for further development.(3) Rank and select reclamation projects.(4) Conduct a site evaluation including a proposal of reclamation alternatives.(5) Prepare an environmental assessment for each project site.(6) Select a preferred reclamation alternative.(7) Make a lien determination on the project site as required by T.C.A. §59-8-325.(8) Obtain a right of entry for reclamation.(9) Apply for the administrative and construction grants to carry out the proposed projects.(10) Procure reclamation contractors upon receipt of grant.(11) Monitor all reclamation activities.(12) Prepare a final report on all projects.(13) Maintain project sites until a stable condition is achieved.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-44-01-.03
Original rule filed April 9, 2013; effective July 8, 2013. Rule renumbered from0400-01-24.Authority: T.C.A. §§59-8-324 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.