11 Miss. Code R. § 8-2.3-37-3707

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 11-8-2.3-37-3707 - Filing for Assistance

Each applicant shall submit the following information to the State Geologist at any time after initiation of the Small Operator Assistance Program within the state:

(a) a statement of intent to file permit applications;

(b) the names and addresses of:

(1) the potential permit applicant; and

(2) the potential operator if different from the applicant.

(c) a schedule of the estimated total production of coal from the proposed permit area and all other locations from which production is attributed to the applicant under § 3705. The schedule shall include for each location:

(1) the name under which coal is or will be mined;

(2) the permit number and Mining Health and Safety Administration identification number;

(3) the actual coal production for the year preceding the application for assistance and that portion of the production attributed to the applicant; and

(4) the estimated coal production for each year of the proposed permit and that portion attributed to the applicant;

(d) a description of:

(1) the method of surface coal mining operations proposed;

(2) the anticipated starting and termination date of mining operations;

(3) the number of acres of land to be affected by the proposed mining; and

(4) a general statement on the probable depth and thickness of the coal resource including a statement of reserves in the permit area and the method by which they were calculated;

(e) a U.S. Geological Survey topographic map of 1:24,000 scale or larger or other topographic map of equivalent detail which clearly shows:

(1) the area of land to be affected and the natural drainage above and below the affected area;

(2) the names of property owners in the area to be affected and of adjacent lands;

(3) the location of existing structures and developed water sources within the area to be affected and on adjacent lands;

(4) the location of existing and proposed test boring or core sampling; and

(5) the location and extent of known working of any underground mines;

(f) copies of documents which show that:

(1) the applicant has a legal right to enter and commence mining within the permit area; and

(2) a legal right of entry has been obtained for the Department to inspect the lands to be mined and adjacent lands which may be affected to collect environmental data or install necessary instruments.

11 Miss. Code. R. § 8-2.3-37-3707