Sections 2 and 3 of this Chapter, relating to drill hole abandonment and site reclamation, shall not apply to holes drilled in conjunction with open-pit development within an existing permitted surface mine operation that are within 500 feet of the active pit and are projected to be mined through within 12 months of drilling. This Chapter shall not apply to holes drilled for the purpose of conducting oil and gas exploration operations. Specific exceptions from certain requirements of this Chapter shall also be preserved in accordance with W.S. § 35-11-404(g) and (h).
020-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-6