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9-16-91
Section 9-16-91 Surface effects of underground coal mining; requirements; remedies. (a) The
regulatory authority shall promulgate rules and regulations directed toward the surface effects
of underground coal mining operations, and embodying the following requirements. In adopting
any rules and regulations, the regulatory authority shall consider all distinct differences
between surface coal mining and underground coal mining. (b) Each permit issued pursuant to
this article and relating to underground coal mining shall require the operator to: (1) Adopt
measures consistent with available technology in order to prevent subsidence causing material
damage to the extent technologically and economically feasible, maximize mine stability, and
maintain the value and reasonably foreseeable use of such surface lands, except in those instances
where the mining methods used requires planned subsidence in a predictable and controlled
manner. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit...
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/occupiers in such areas prior to any blasting; b. Maintain for a period of at least three
years and make available for public inspection upon request a log detailing the location of
the blasts, the pattern and depth of the drill holes, the amount of explosives used per hole,
and the order and length of delay in the blasts; c. Limit the type of explosives and detonating
equipment, the size, the timing and frequency of blasts based upon the physical conditions
of the site so as to prevent (i) injury to persons, (ii) damage to public and private
property outside the permit area, (iii) adverse impacts on any underground mine, and (iv)
change in the course, channel, or availability of ground or surface water outside the permit
area; d. Require that all blasting operations be conducted by trained and competent persons
as certified by the regulatory authority; e. Provide that upon the request of a resident or
owner of a man-made dwelling or structure within one-half mile of any portion of...
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9-16-83
seam itself. (f) Each applicant for a permit shall be required to submit to the regulatory
authority as part of the permit application a certificate issued by an insurance company authorized
to do business in the state certifying that the applicant has a public liability insurance
policy in force for the surface mining and reclamation operations for which such permit is
sought, or evidence that the applicant has satisfied other state self-insurance requirements.
The policy shall provide for personal injury and property damage protection
in an amount adequate to compensate any persons damaged as a result of surface coal mining
and reclamation operations including use of explosives and entitled to compensation under
the applicable provisions of state law. The policy shall be maintained in full force and effect
during the terms of the permit or any renewal, including the length of all reclamation operations.
(g) Each applicant for a surface coal mining and reclamation permit shall...
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9-16-96
Section 9-16-96 Designation of areas unsuitable for surface coal mining; right to petition;
review and public hearing; areas exempt from mining operations. (a)(1) The regulatory authority
shall establish a planning process enabling objective decisions based upon competent and scientifically
sound data and information as to which, if any, land areas of the state are unsuitable for
all or certain types of surface coal mining operations pursuant to the standards set forth
in subdivisions (2) and (3) of this subsection but such designation shall not prevent the
mineral exploration pursuant to the article of any area so designated. (2) Upon petition pursuant
to subsection (c) of this section, the regulatory authority shall designate an area as unsuitable
for all or certain types of surface coal mining operations if the regulatory authority determines
that reclamation pursuant to the requirements of this article is not technologically and economically
feasible. (3) Upon petition pursuant to...
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9-16-71
Section 9-16-71 Declaration of public policy and legislative intent; all land surface mined
under this article shall be reclaimed. (a) The objective of this article is to provide for
the safe, responsible and reasonable reclamation of lands upon which surface disturbances
will be created by surface mining and the surface effects of underground mining so as to protect
the taxable value of property and preserve natural resources within the state and protect
and promote the health and safety of the people of this state, consistent with the protection
of property and with maximum employment and the economic and industrial well-being of the
state. The Legislature finds and declares that the extraction of coal by surface mining provides
a major present and future source of energy and is an essential and necessary activity which
contributes to the economic and material well-being of the state. (b) The Legislature finds
that the unregulated or irresponsible surface mining of coal may cause...
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9-16-72
commission and this article. (5) IMMINENT DANGER TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC. The
existence of any condition or practice, or any violation of a permit or other requirement
of this article in a surface coal mining and reclamation operation, which condition, practice,
or violation could reasonably be expected to cause substantial physical harm to persons outside
the permit area before such condition, practice, or violation can be abated. A reasonable
expectation of death or serious injury before abatement exists if a rational person,
subjected to the same conditions or practices giving rise to the peril, would not expose himself
or herself to the danger during the time necessary for abatement. (6) LICENSE. An authorization
issued pursuant to Section 9-16-81 which identifies persons eligible to conduct surface coal
mining and reclamation operations. (7) OPERATOR. Any person conducting surface coal mining
and reclamation operations and includes permittees and their...
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9-16-92
Section 9-16-92 Inspections; authority to inspect records, equipment, premises; etc.; violations;
maintenance of records, etc., by permittee; authority to enter upon all lands of the state.
(a) For the purpose of developing or assisting in the development, administration, and enforcement
of this article or in the administration and enforcement of any permit under this article,
or of determining whether any person is in violation of any requirement of this article: (1)
The regulatory authority shall require any permittee to (i) establish and maintain appropriate
records, (ii) make monthly reports to the regulatory authority, (iii) install, use, and maintain
any necessary monitoring equipment or methods, (iv) evaluate results in accordance with such
methods, at such locations, intervals, and in such manner as the regulatory authority shall
prescribe, and (v) provide such other information relative to surface coal mining and reclamation
operations as the regulatory authority deems...
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9-16-130
Section 9-16-130 Filling voids, sealing tunnels, shafts, etc. (a) The Governor may request
the Secretary of Interior to authorize the director to fill voids, seal open or abandoned
tunnels, shafts, and entryways, and reclaim surface impacts of underground or surface mining
of minerals other than coal which the secretary determines could endanger life and property,
constitute a hazard to public health and safety, or degrade the environment. The director
is authorized and required to carry out such work pursuant to the request therefor by the
secretary. (b) Funds available for use in carrying out the purpose of this section shall be
limited to those funds which must be allocated to the state under the provisions of subsection
402(g) of Public Law 95-87. (c) In those instances where mine waste piles are being reworked
for conservation purposes, the incremental costs of disposing of the wastes from such operations
by filling voids and sealing tunnels may be eligible for funding providing...
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9-16-74
Section 9-16-74 Surface Mining Commission - Powers. In addition to any other powers conferred
on it by law, the commission shall have the power to do all of the following: (1) Adopt, amend,
suspend, repeal, and enforce reasonably necessary rules and regulations, provided such rules
and regulations shall not be more stringent than those promulgated by federal law, or rule
or regulation, to control surface coal mining operations consistent with this article including
the declaration of public policy and legislative intent contained in Section 9-16-71. Such
rules and regulations may be for the state as a whole or may vary from area to area, as may
be appropriate to accomplish the policy and intent of this article and in order to take into
account varying local conditions. (2) Hold public hearings as may be specified by law relating
to any aspect or matter in the administration of this article and, in connection therewith,
administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the...
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9-16-73
Section 9-16-73 Surface Mining Commission - Creation; composition; officers; compensation;
meetings; offices; funds; removal of members. (a) There is continued as previously established
the Alabama Surface Mining Reclamation Commission under the name of the Alabama Surface Mining
Commission for the purpose of transition in implementing and enforcing this article and carrying
out the intent and policy stated in Section 9-16-71. All members of the commission appointed
under authority of Section 9-16-33, shall continue their terms as created under that section
until all reappointments and filling of vacancies have been filled in the manner as provided
in this section. At the expiration of any term, that member shall continue in office until
an appointment occurs as provided in this section. After February 25, 1994, no member shall
serve more than two full consecutive terms of office. (b) The commission shall be composed
of seven members, who are fair and reasonable citizens of the state...
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