Section 35-11-426 - In situ mineral mining permits and testing licenses(a) Any person desiring to engage in situ mineral mining or research and development testing is governed by this act.(b) All provisions of this act applicable to a surface coal mining operation, as defined in W.S. 35-11-103(e)(xx), shall apply to coal in situ operations, regardless of whether such operations are connected with existing surface or underground coal mines, including research and development testing licenses, in addition to the requirements of W.S. 35-11-427 through 35-11-436.