Zasoby i środowisko · 27.09.1994

Utah Regulatory Program

OSM is approving a proposed amendment to the Utah regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the ``Utah program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Utah proposed revisions to the Utah Coal Mining Rules pertaining to coal exploration subject to provisions of 43 CFR 3480 through 3487, responsibilities of the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (Division) regarding coal exploration, requirements for coal exploration approval, notices of intention to conduct minor coal exploration, coal exploration compliance and required documents to be available in the exploration area, and performance standards for coal exploration operations that substantially disturb the natural land surface. Utah proposed the amendment with the intent of streamlining the Utah regulatory program and making the exploration process more responsive to field needs for coal seam information.