The purpose of these regulations is to provide guidelines for the interpretation and definition of, and to detail the intent of T.C.A. §§ 59-8-201 et seq. entitled "The Tennessee Surface Mining Law," hereinafter referred to as "the Law," in order that compliance will be uniform, orderly, and prompt.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 59-8-201 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 2, 2012; effective October 31, 2012. Rule renumbered from 0400-03-01.