|
9-16-2
Section 9-16-2 Definitions. Unless clearly indicated otherwise by the context, as used in this
article, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) AFFECTED LAND. The area of land
from which overburden has been removed or upon which overburden has been deposited after October
1, 1970. (2) CONTEMPORANEOUS. Occurring at the same time as a surface mining operation and
in conjunction with the grading activities at the site. (3) CONTIGUOUS. In actual contact,
touching, as contrasted with being near but not in contact. (4) DEPARTMENT. The Department
of Industrial Relations of the State of Alabama or any department, bureau, or commission as
may lawfully succeed to the powers and duties of the department relating to mining operations.
(5) DIRECT SEEDING. The planting of seeds by hand sowing, machine sowing, or aerial seeding.
(6) DIRECTOR. Director of the department or officer, bureau, or commission as may lawfully
succeed to the powers and duties of the director. (7) HIGHWALL. The...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-16-2.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages
9-16-72
Section 9-16-72 Definitions. The following words and phrases, unless a different meaning is
plainly required by the context, shall have the following meanings: (1) APPLICANT. Any person
or legal entity who or which applied for a license or a permit to engage in surface coal mining
operations. (2) APPROXIMATE ORIGINAL CONTOUR. That surface configuration achieved by filling
and grading of the mined area so that the reclaimed area, including any terracing or access
roads, closely resembles the general surface configuration of the land prior to mining and
blends into and complements the drainage pattern of the surrounding terrain, with all high
walls and spoil piles eliminated; water impoundments may be permitted where the commission
determines that they are in compliance with this article. (3) COAL BROKER and COAL SALES AGENCY.
Those persons whose principal business is the buying and reselling of coal, or the negotiation
or soliciting of coal sales between operators and purchasers; where...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-16-72.htm - 7K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-27-2
Section 22-27-2 Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) AGENCY. Any controlling agency,
public or private, elected, appointed, or volunteer utilizing methods approved by the health
department or the department for the purpose of controlling and supervising the collection
or management of solid wastes or recyclable materials. (2) ALTERNATIVE COVER. Material other
than earth used to cover a landfill or sanitary landfill. An alternative cover shall be approved
by the Department of Environmental Management in compliance with federal law and United States
Environmental Protection Agency rules or guidance to achieve a level of performance equal
to or greater than earthen cover material. (3) ASHES. The solid residue from burning of wood,
coal, coke, or other combustible material used for heating, from incineration of solid wastes,
or for the production of electricity at electric generating...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-27-2.htm - 14K - Match Info - Similar pages
9-16-90
Section 9-16-90 Environmental protection performance standards. (a) Any permit issued pursuant
to this article to conduct surface mining operations shall require that such surface coal
mining operations will meet all applicable performance standards of this article, and such
other requirements as the regulatory authority shall promulgate. (b) General performance standards
shall be applicable to all surface coal mining and reclamation operations and shall require
the operation as a minimum to: (1) Conduct surface coal mining operations so as to maximize
the utilization and conservation of the solid fuel resource being recovered so that reaffecting
the land in the future through surface coal mining can be minimized; (2) Restore the land
affected to a condition capable of supporting the uses which it was capable of supporting
prior to any mining, or higher or better uses of which there is reasonable likelihood, so
long as such use or uses do not present any actual or probable hazard to...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-16-90.htm - 30K - Match Info - Similar pages
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...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-16-74.htm - 8K - Match Info - Similar pages
9-16-83
Section 9-16-83 Permits - Contents of application; reclamation plan; copy of application filed
for public inspection; insurance; blasting plan. (a) Each application for a surface coal mining
reclamation permit under this article shall be accompanied by a fee as determined by the regulatory
authority, but not to exceed the anticipated cost of reviewing, administering, and enforcing
the permit. In no event shall the permit fee be less than one thousand dollars ($1,000). The
regulatory authority shall develop procedures to enable the cost of the fee to be paid over
the life of the mine. The life of the mine means the term of the permit and the time required
to successfully complete all surface coal mining and reclamation activities and obtain a full
release of the performance bond for each bonded area. (b) The permit application shall be
submitted in a format prescribed by and satisfactory to the regulatory authority and shall
contain, among other things, all of the following: (1) The...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-16-83.htm - 13K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-22A-5
Section 22-22A-5 Powers and functions of department; representation of department by Attorney
General in legal actions. In addition to any other powers and functions which may be conferred
upon it by law, the department is authorized beginning October 1, 1982 to: (1) Administer
appropriate portions of Sections 9-7-10 through 9-7-20, which relate to permitting, regulatory
and enforcement functions; administer and enforce the provisions and execute the functions
of Chapter 28 of this title; Chapter 22 of this title; Article 2 of Chapter 23 of this title;
Chapter 30 of this title; appropriate portions of Article 1 of Chapter 27 of this title; Sections
22-24-1 through 22-24-11; Sections 22-25-1 through 22-25-15; and Sections 22-36-1 through
22-36-10. (2) Acting through the Environmental Management Commission, promulgate rules, regulations,
and standards in order to carry out the provisions and intent of this chapter; provided, however,
that prior to the promulgation of any state primary or...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-22A-5.htm - 16K - Match Info - Similar pages
9-16-7
Section 9-16-7 Duties of operators. (a) Every operator to whom a permit is issued pursuant
to this article and who engages in surface mining on lands described in the permit shall:
(1) Submit to the department, no later than 90 days after expiration of the permit period,
a map or aerial photograph showing the location of the surface mining operation conducted
during the permit period by section, township, range, and county with other description to
identify the land upon which the operator has conducted surface mining during the permit period.
The map or aerial photograph shall include a legend showing the number of acres of affected
land and the reclamation to be made in accordance with this section. (2) Commence contemporaneous
reclamation of mined areas as set out in the comprehensive reclamation plan approved by the
department. Reclamation bonds shall be adjusted annually to reflect unreclaimed disturbed
acreage as well as reclaimed acreage released by the department. Failure to...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-16-7.htm - 5K - Match Info - Similar pages
9-16-12
Section 9-16-12 Disposition of fees and penalties. (a) All fees and penalties collected under
the provisions of this article shall be deposited in the General Fund of the State Treasury.
(b) All funds received from the forfeiture of bonds, sureties, cash, or governmental securities
shall be placed in the State Treasury and credited to a special agency account created and
designated as the Surface Mining Reclamation Fund. The department shall, for each bond, surety,
or deposit of cash or securities forfeited, utilize the proceeds of the forfeiture for the
reclamation of affected lands. The director may establish and carry out a systematic schedule
for the reclamation and revegetation of lands which have been affected by strip mining operations
and to which there is no obligation on any person to reclaim or revegetate. The department
may cause the reclamation work to be done by employees of other governmental agencies or through
contracts with qualified vendors. The department and any...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-16-12.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
9-16-81
Section 9-16-81 Licenses required; application; qualifications; fees. (a) All surface coal
mining operations shall be subject to this article, except as excluded in Section 9-16-99.
(b) No person shall engage in or carry out on lands within the state any surface coal mining
operations unless such person is a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the
United States, a person who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation
from the federal government and has first obtained a license in accordance with this section.
The term of a license shall be continuous and shall authorize the licensee, subject to the
other provisions of this article, to engage in surface coal mining operations unless the license
shall be suspended or revoked in accordance with this article. Suspension, revocation, or
subcontracting shall in no way relieve the licensee of his or her obligation to comply with
the reclamation requirement of this article. (c) An applicant for a...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-16-81.htm - 6K - Match Info - Similar pages
|