Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 36-42-4 - Sealing or Capping4.1.(a) Prior to the sealing or capping of any shaft, slope or drift opening, the operator must submit to the Director for approval its written plan for the safe sealing or capping. No sealing or capping may commence without written approval from the Director. Once submitted, the approval plan required by this section shall not be unreasonably withheld. If the Director does not approve such plan, he shall provide the operator, in writing, reasons for rejecting the plan. At a minimum, the plan must contain:(1) detailed map(s) of the mine area to be abandoned;(2) detailed drawings of the seal or cap design;(3) the projected time-table for commencement and completion of the sealing or capping;(4) the procedures to be used to adequately ventilate the areas to be sealed or capped while the work is conducted; and(5) Efforts should be taken to limit cutting and welding during sealing and capping operations however, precaution shall be taken if cutting and welding is used, including methane examinations underneath the cap.