Upon the basis of a complete mining application and reclamation plan as required, including public notification and the opportunity for public comment and a public hearing, the commissioner shall grant, require modification of, or deny the application for a permit in not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days, and notify the applicant in writing. The applicant for a permit shall have the burden of establishing that the application is in compliance with all the requirements of the program.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 8 - Strip and Open Pit Mines
Part 4 - Coal Surface Mining Act of 1987
§ 59-8-403. Part Definitions. [See Contingent Amendment to Subdivision (2) and Compiler’s notes.]
§ 59-8-404. Commissioner's Powers Generally
§ 59-8-409. Action on Permit Applications
§ 59-8-410. Permit Approval — Required Findings
§ 59-8-413. Inspections. [See Contingent Amendment to Subdivision (E)(5) and Compiler’s notes.]
§ 59-8-414. Release of Bond. [See Contingent Amendment to Subsection (B) and the Compiler’s notes.]