To the extent possible with available funds, the Regulatory Authority shall for qualified small operators who request assistance --
(a) Select and pay a qualified laboratory to --
- 1. Determine for the operator the probable hydrologic consequences of the mining and reclamation operations both on and off the proposed permit area in accordance with Rule 880-X-8N-.10.
- 2. Prepare a statement of the results of test borings or core samplings in accordance with Rule 880-X-8N-.10.
- (b) Collect and provide general hydrologic information on the basin or sub-basin areas within which the anticipated mining will occur. The information provided shall be limited to that required to relate the basin or sub-basin hydrology to the hydrology of the proposed permit area.
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§9-16-71, 73, 74, 75, 80, 81, 82, 83.