16 Tex. Admin. Code § 12.76

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

Section 12.76 - Land Exempt from Designation as Unsuitable for Surface Coal Mining Operations

The requirements of this subchapter (relating to Lands Unsuitable for Mining) do not apply to:

(1) lands on which surface coal mining operations were being conducted on August 3, 1977;

(2) lands covered by a permit issued under the Act; or

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

16 Tex. Admin. Code § 12.76

The provisions of this §12.76 adopted to be effective April 7, 1997, 22 TexReg 3093; amended to be effective November 4, 1997, 22 TexReg 10640.