(b) Each specific operational status is defined as follows:
(1) Underground mine:
- (i) Producing—has at least one mechanized mining unit producing material.
- (ii) Nonproducing—no material is being produced.
- (iii) Abandoned—the work of all miners has been terminated and production activity has ceased.
(2) Surface mine:
- (i) Producing—normal activity is occurring and coal is being produced or processed or other material or equipment is being handled or moved.
- (ii) Nonproducing—normal activity is not occurring and coal is not being produced or processed, and other material or equipment is not being handled or moved.
- (iii) Abandoned—the work of all miners has been terminated and all activity has ceased.
(3) DWP:
- (i) Producing—normal activity is occurring.
- (ii) Nonproducing—normal activity is not occurring.
- (iii) Abandoned—the dust generating source has been withdrawn and activity has ceased.