PURPOSE: This rule sets forth requirements for legal, financial, compliance, and related information for underground mining permit applications pursuant to sections 444.810, 444.815, 444.820, 444.825, 444.835, 444.840, and 444.850, RSMo.

1. (1) Permanent program performance standards—underground mining activities requirements are found in 30 CFR Part 783 and 784, as in effect on January 1, 2018, are incorporated by reference in this rule. Copies may be obtained by contacting the U.S. Government Publishing Office, PO Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 or online at https://www.gpo.gov. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

AUTHORITY: section 444.810, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 1, 1980, effective Dec. 11, 1980. Amended: Filed Jan. 5, 1987, effective July 1, 1987. Amended: Filed July 3, 1990, effective Nov. 30, 1990. Amended: Filed May 15, 1992, effective Jan. 15, 1993. Amended: Filed March 21, 2000, effective Oct. 30, 2000. Amended: Filed Dec. 17, 2012, effective July 30, 2013. Amended: Filed July 15, 2013, effective Jan. 30, 2014. Amended: Filed March 26, 2018, effective Nov. 30, 2018. *Original authority: 444.810, RSMo 1979, amended 1983, 1993, 1995.