(a) Beginning eight months after May 2, 1983, a person may not conduct a surface coal mining and reclamation operation in the state without a permit for that operation. To receive a permit, a person must apply to the commissioner. The commissioner shall process applications according to this chapter and regulations adopted under it.
(b) [Repealed, ยง 82 ch 6 SLA 1984.]
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 21. Alaska Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act
Article 2. Surface Coal Mining.
Sec. 27.21.030. General powers.
Sec. 27.21.040. Provisions of regulations and permits.
Sec. 27.21.050. Conflict of interest.
Sec. 27.21.070. Term of permit.
Sec. 27.21.080. Renewal of permit.
Sec. 27.21.090. Application fee.
Sec. 27.21.100. Public information and inspection.
Sec. 27.21.110. Contents of application.
Sec. 27.21.120. Small operator assistance.
Sec. 27.21.130. Public notice of application.
Sec. 27.21.140. Objection to application; informal conference.
Sec. 27.21.160. Performance bond; exceptions.
Sec. 27.21.170. Request and release of performance bonds or deposits.
Sec. 27.21.180. Application approval or denial.
Sec. 27.21.190. Revision and transfer of permit.
Sec. 27.21.200. Coal exploration permits.
Sec. 27.21.210. Performance standards.
Sec. 27.21.220. Surface effects of underground coal mining.