For any mining operation which is exempt from the provisions of the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, the commissioner will require the lessee to submit a plan of operations consistent with the principles of that Act, for his approval before mining operations may begin.

(Eff. 6/18/82, Register 82)

Authority: AS 38.05.020, AS 38.05.145, AS 38.05.150