Code of Alabama
Article 3 - Surface Mining Control and Reclamation.
Section 9-16-104 - Reimbursement and Funding.

The regulatory authority shall make every effort to obtain maximum reimbursement from the Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement for the costs of performing its duties under this article. The regulatory authority is authorized to accept, administer and expend such funds or grants as it may receive, including such funds as may be appropriated by the Legislature.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.

Chapter 16 - Mineral Resources.

Article 3 - Surface Mining Control and Reclamation.

Section 9-16-70 - Short Title.

Section 9-16-71 - Declaration of Public Policy and Legislative Intent; All Land Surface Mined Under This Article Shall Be Reclaimed.

Section 9-16-72 - Definitions.

Section 9-16-73 - Surface Mining Commission - Creation; Composition; Officers; Compensation; Meetings; Offices; Funds; Removal of Members.

Section 9-16-74 - Surface Mining Commission - Powers.

Section 9-16-75 - Adoption of Rules Pursuant to Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; Written Notification of Commission's Rulemaking Activities.

Section 9-16-76 - Conflict of Interest; Penalty.

Section 9-16-77 - Division of Hearings and Appeals.

Section 9-16-78 - Hearing Officer; Powers; Witness Fees.

Section 9-16-79 - Hearings and Appeals Procedure.

Section 9-16-80 - Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Division - Creation; Director; Chief; Transfer of Books, Records, Powers, Rights, and Personnel.

Section 9-16-81 - Licenses Required; Application; Qualifications; Fees.

Section 9-16-82 - Permits - Required; Term; Successor in Interest; Termination; Renewal; Application.

Section 9-16-83 - Permits - Contents of Application; Reclamation Plan; Copy of Application Filed for Public Inspection; Insurance; Blasting Plan.

Section 9-16-84 - Reclamation Plans; Contents.

Section 9-16-85 - Permits - Approval or Denial by Authority; Filing of Violation Schedule; Issuance to Mine on Prime Farm Land.

Section 9-16-86 - Permits - Revisions; Application; Revision or Modification by Authority.

Section 9-16-87 - Permits - Coal Exploration.

Section 9-16-88 - Permits - Review and Appeal of Applications.

Section 9-16-89 - Performance Bonds and Bond Releases.

Section 9-16-90 - Environmental Protection Performance Standards.

Section 9-16-91 - Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining; Requirements; Remedies.

Section 9-16-92 - Inspections; Authority to Inspect Records, Equipment, Premises; etc.; Violations; Maintenance of Records, etc., by Permittee; Authority to Enter Upon All Lands of the State.

Section 9-16-93 - Violations; Inspection by Authority; Remedial Actions; Hearing; Action by Attorney General.

Section 9-16-94 - Penalties.

Section 9-16-95 - Citizens' Actions; Attorneys, etc., Fees Allowed as Damages.

Section 9-16-96 - Designation of Areas Unsuitable for Surface Coal Mining; Right to Petition; Review and Public Hearing; Areas Exempt From Mining Operations.

Section 9-16-97 - Water Rights.

Section 9-16-98 - Experimental Practices.

Section 9-16-99 - Surface Mining Operations Not Subject to This Article.

Section 9-16-100 - Confidentiality of Records.

Section 9-16-101 - Leases of Certain Lands.

Section 9-16-102 - Reports of Certain Coal Sales.

Section 9-16-103 - Alabama Surface Mining Fund.

Section 9-16-104 - Reimbursement and Funding.

Section 9-16-105 - Constitutionality and Validity of Article.

Section 9-16-106 - Provisions Cumulative; Certain Laws Not Repealed.

Section 9-16-107 - Effective Date.