Okla. Admin. Code § 460:12-1-7

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 460:12-1-7 - Agency jurisdictional areas

(a) The extraction of earth minerals occurs in every county of the state. Minerals mined in Oklahoma include coal, limestone, sand & gravel, granite, gypsum, clay & shale, salt, chat, tripoli, bentonite, and volcanic ash.

(b) Prior to commencement of mining operations, a permit must be obtained from ODM. A permit is issued when the mine operator submits an acceptable application and posts the required bond to cover reclamation costs. The mining operator's permit application must contain plans to safeguard environmental resources.

(c) The Department regulates the reclamation of these permitted lands with respect to mining for both coal and non-coal minerals. The Department also regulates the effects of mining as outlined by statutory authority Senate Bill 250 and 341 allowed for the placement of coal combustion by-product (CCB), which includes fly ash and cement kiln dust, in any active or inactive coal and non-coal mining operations.

(d) To assure that water pollution does not occur or that water is handled properly, the Department has extensive plans for all mining and reclamation operations. Requirements for this program are set forth in Title 45 of the Oklahoma Statutes. In all jurisdictional areas, the Department will require compliance with mandated statewide water quality requirements. The Department will not approve permit applications for activities under its jurisdiction until the responsible party has applied for all necessary water quality permits related to mining activities from other agencies.

Okla. Admin. Code § 460:12-1-7

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021