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15-501Definitions 15-502Declaration of policy 15-503Rules and regulations generally 15-504Open-pit mining operator's license 15-505Open-pit mining permit 15-506Designation of land areas unsuitable for all or certain types of surface coal mining operations 15-507Bond or deposit generally; additional bond; amendment of permit; effect of prior forfeiture of bond 15-508Monthly report; annual report; mining and reclamation progress report; inspections; cease and desist orders; adjudicatory hearings 15-509Surcharges 15-510Regrading; sealing off openings; impounding water; backfilling and planting generally; alternative plans for reclamation; interference with operator 15-511Completion report; reservations for deep mining or other use; limitation on initiation of deep mining 15-512Department contribution to revegetation costs 15-513Backfilling and planting report; inspection of reported premises; release of bond 15-514Revocation of permit and forfeiture of bond 15-514.1Reissuance of revoked permit 15-515Disposition of funds; entry onto private property 15-516Water supply replacement reserve 15-517Bond supplement reserve 15-518Prospecting activities 15-519Costs assumed by Department 15-520Violations and penalties 15-521Civil penalties 15-522Violation by corporation or limited liability company 15-523Enforcing compliance with or enjoining violations of order, notice, rule, regulation or permit 15-524Replacement of water supply 15-525Blasting or use of explosives in open-pit mining operations 15-526Conduct of hearings 15-527State employee financial interest in open-pit deep mining operation 15-528Civil actions by any person with interests adversely affected 15-529Severability