Coal Mining Reclamation Act of 1978
742RepealedRepealed742.1Short Title - Intent of Legislature - Application of Act - Public Policy - Purpose of Act.742.2Definitions743RepealedRepealed744Application of Act745Exemptions745.1Permits For Separate Mining Operations - Application - Forms - Plan of Reclamation - Fees - Exemptions745.2Permit Terms - Successor in Interest745.3Termination of Permit - Extension745.4Renewal of Permit - Application - Burden of Proof - Term745.5Reclamation Plan745.6Performance Bond745.7Grant, Modification or Denial of Application for Permit - Notice to Applicant - Burden of Proof - Notice to Political Subdivisions745.8Criteria for Approval of Permit or Revision Application745.9Schedule of Notices of Violations of Air or Water Environmental Protection Laws to be Submitted - Effect of Prior Violations on Application745.10Application for Revision of Permit745.11Exploration Regulations - Contents - Confidential or Privileged Information - Tonnage Limitations - Violations745.12Advertisement of Ownership, Location, and Boundaries of Affected Land - Notice to Political Subdivisions, Etc. - Comments on Proposed Operation745.13Objections to Application for Permit - Informal Conference - Hearings745.14Findings - Notice to Applicant - Hearing on Findings745.16RepealedRepealed745.16.1Operation of Smaller Operator Assistance Program745.17Copy of Application to be Filed With County Recorder or Appropriate Public Office - Liability Insurance - Blasting Plans745.18Impoundments of Water on Mining Sites745.20Disposal of Wastes745.21Surface Mining Near Active and Abandoned Underground Mines745.22Reclamation Efforts - Variances746Restoration of Land747Backfilling, Compacting, and Grading748Conditions Where Backfilling, Compacting, and Grading Are Necessary749Restoring Excess Overburden, Spoils and Waste Materials750Removal and Restoration of Topsoil751Disturbances to Hydrologic Balance752Waste Piles753Explosive - Rules and Regulations754Reestablishment of Native Flora - Length of Liability754.1Spoil Material - Placement755Steep Slope Surface Mining - Performance Standards - Exemptions756Performance Standards For Removal of Entire Coal Seam - Postmining Land Use As Condition For Granting Permit757Prime Farmland - Soil Restoration - Exemptions758RepealedRepealed759RepealedRepealed760Mine Operators - Duties760.1Suspension of Underground Mining in Certain Areas760.2Application of Act to Surface Operations - Modifications761Licenses and Permits - Display - Inspection762RepealedRepealed763Renumbered as 45 O.S. § 791 by Laws 1979, SB 299, c. 249, § 59, emerg. eff. June 1, 1979Repealed764Renumbered as 45 O.S. § 792 by Laws 1979, SB 299, c. 249, § 59, emerg. eff. June 1, 1979Repealed765Data Collection and Analysis766Right of Entry - Inspections - Signs - Violations - Public Inspection of Records, etc.767Conflicts of Interest - Violations768Reports of Violations of Act - Informal Review - Inspection Procedure769Civil Penalties770Release of Performance Bond or Deposit - Application771Release of Performance Bond or Deposit - Inspection and Evaluation of Reclamation Work772Release of Performance Bond or Deposit - Schedule of Release - Disapproval of Application - Protection of Affected Area773Release of Performance Bond or Deposit - Notice to Municipalities - Objections - Hearings - Informal Conference - Authority of Department774Civil Actions to Compel Compliance with Act - Exceptions775Inspection of Violations776Conditions or Practices in Violation of Act - Cessation Order - Additional Obligations on Operator777Abatement of Violation - Notice - Hearing - Cessation Orders778Suspension or Revocation of Permit779Notices and Orders - Requirements780Action for Damages and Expenses - Injunctions, Restraining Orders or Other Orders - Jurisdiction - Relief781Land Unsuitable for Certain Types of Surface Coal Mining Operations - Designation - Criteria782Petition to Designate Area As Unsuitable For Surface Coal Mining Operations - Hearing - Decision - Impact Statement783Limitations on Surface Coal Mining Operations784Cooperative Agreements With Federal Government786Review of Notices or Order or Modification, Vacation or Termination of Notices or Orders - Application - Investigation - Hearing - Temporary Relief - Suspension or Revocation of Permit - Costs787Appeal of Order or Other Action788Enforcement or Protection of Interest in Water Resources - Replacement of Water Supply789Rules and Regulations790Unconstitutionality of Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-87)791Federal Rules and Regulations - Compliance - Reimbursement for Costs791.1Encouragement of Advances in Mining and Reclamation Practices - Authorization of Experimental Practices792Assistance of State Agencies793Inspection of Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Activities