The:

1. (1) finding required by section 7(a)(6) of this chapter; and

2. (2) prohibition on the issuance of a permit in section 8 of this chapter;

   do not apply to a violation resulting from an unanticipated event or condition at a surface coal mining operation on lands eligible for remining under a permit held by the applicant.

As added by P.L.179-1995, SEC.4.