PURPOSE: This rule states requirements for an underground mining permit application with minimum requirements for legal, financial, compliance, and related information. The director is amending this rule to incorporate by reference the federal regulations governing all underground coal mining operations permitting in order to reduce the number of state regulations as directed by the governor. This rule will amend 10 CSR 40-6.100, and supersede 10 CSR 40-6.110, and 10 CSR 40-6120.
(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 2000.* Original rule filed Aug. 1, 1980, effective Dec. 11, 1980. Amended: Filed Jan. 5, 1987, effective 7/1/1987. Amended: Filed July 3, 1990, effective 11/30/1990. Amended: Filed May 15, 1992, effective 1/15/1993. Amended: Filed March 21, 2000, effective 10/30/2000. Amended: Filed Dec. 17, 2012, effective 7/30/2013. Amended: Filed July 15, 2013, effective 1/30/2014. Amended by Missouri Register October 1, 2018/Volume 43, Number 19, effective 11/30/2018*Original authority: 444.810, RSMo 1979, amended 1983, 1993, 1995.