PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the requirements for the protection of air resources pursuant to section 444.810, RSMo.

The surface coal mining and reclamation operations shall comply with all applicable state and federal air pollution control laws. All exposed surface areas shall be protected and stabilized to effectively control erosion and air pollution attendant to erosion according to 10 CSR 40-3.040(5)(A).

AUTHORITY: section 444.530, RSMo Supp. 1999.* Original rule filed Oct. 12, 1979, effective Feb. 11, 1980. Amended: Filed Dec. 10, 1980, effective April 11, 1981. Amended: Filed March 21, 2000, effective Oct. 30, 2000. *Original authority: 444.530, RSMo 1971, amended 1983, 1990, 1993.