C.R.S. Section 34-33-117
Coal exploration permit

  • regulations

(1)

Coal exploration activities which cause substantial disturbance of the natural land surface shall be conducted in accordance with exploration regulations issued by the board. Such regulations shall include, at a minimum:

(a)

A requirement that, prior to conducting any exploration under this section, any person must file with the office notice of intention to explore, including a description of the exploration area and the period of supposed exploration; and

(b)

Provisions for reclamation in accordance with the performance standards in section 34-33-120 of all lands disturbed in exploration, including excavations, roads, drill holes, and the removal of necessary facilities and equipment.

(2)

Information submitted to the office pursuant to this section as confidential concerning trade secrets or privileged commercial or financial information which relates to the competitive rights of the person or entity intending to explore the described area shall not be available for public examination.

(3)

Any person who conducts any coal exploration activities which cause substantial disturbance of the natural land surface in violation of this section or regulations issued pursuant to this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 34-33-123.

(4)

No operator shall remove more than two hundred fifty tons of coal pursuant to an exploration permit without the specific written approval of the board or office.

(5)

The regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall include any additional requirements and provisions which the board deems necessary; except that such regulations shall have a reasonable relation to the purposes and provisions of this article.

Source: Section 34-33-117 — Coal exploration permit - regulations, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-34.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

34‑33‑101
Short title 34‑33‑102
Legislative declaration 34‑33‑103
Definitions 34‑33‑104
Administration 34‑33‑105
Jurisdiction of office and board 34‑33‑106
Additional duties of division 34‑33‑107
Powers of department 34‑33‑108
Rules and regulations - no more stringent 34‑33‑109
Permits 34‑33‑110
Application for permit 34‑33‑111
Reclamation plan requirements 34‑33‑112
Small operator assistance 34‑33‑113
Performance bonds 34‑33‑114
Permit approval or denial 34‑33‑115
Revision of permit 34‑33‑116
Technical revision of permit - regulations 34‑33‑117
Coal exploration permit - regulations 34‑33‑118
Public notice and public hearings on complete applications 34‑33‑119
Permit application decisions of the office - appeals 34‑33‑120
Environmental protection performance standards - regulations 34‑33‑121
Surface effects of underground coal mining 34‑33‑122
Inspections and monitoring 34‑33‑123
Enforcement - civil and criminal penalties 34‑33‑124
Review by board 34‑33‑125
Release of performance bonds or deposits 34‑33‑126
Designating areas unsuitable for surface coal mining 34‑33‑127
Public agencies, public utilities, and public corporations 34‑33‑128
Judicial review 34‑33‑129
Surface coal mining operations not subject to this article 34‑33‑130
Data inventory 34‑33‑131
Informal opinion as to alluvial valley floors 34‑33‑132
Special coordination and review process - site-specific agreements 34‑33‑133
Abandoned mine reclamation plan 34‑33‑133.5
Colorado mine subsidence protection program - rules 34‑33‑134
Experimental practices 34‑33‑135
Civil actions 34‑33‑136
Water rights 34‑33‑137
Reservation clause
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 34-33-117’s source at colorado​.gov