The commissioner shall adopt regulations consistent with the environmental performance standards of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and the regulations promulgated under that Act for both surface coal mining and reclamation operations and surface effects of underground mining with appropriate adjustments to the special physical, hydrological, biological, and climatic conditions in the state. All permits issued under this chapter shall require that surface coal mining and reclamation operations and coal exploration activities must comply with those environmental performance standards.
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.