N.M. Code R. § 19.8.6.605 – Coal Exploration Compliance Duties

A. All coal exploration and reclamation which substantially disturb the natural land surface or which remove more than 250 tons of coal shall be conducted in accordance with the coal exploration requirements of the act, 19.8.6 and 19.8.19 NMAC and all appropriate provisions of 19.8 NMAC, and any conditions on approval for exploration and reclamation imposed by the director.
B. Any person who conducts any coal exploration in violation of Section 69-25A-16 NMSA 1978 of the act, the provisions of 19.8.6 and 19.8.19 NMAC and any other parts of 19.8 NMAC shall be subject to the provisions of Section 69-25A-22 NMSA 1978 of the act, 19.8.29, 19.8.30 and 19.8.31 NMAC, and the applicable inspection and enforcement provisions of 19.8 NMAC.
[11-29-97; 19.8.6.605 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.6.605, 9-29-2000]