If a mining permit is approved for the area disturbed by prospecting within six (6) months from the date of the prospecting permit, reclamation of the area disturbed by prospecting will not be required before mining.

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 0400-03-04.