The department may initiate and encourage studies and programs with the office and other appropriate state agencies relating to the development of less destructive methods of surface coal mining operations, better methods of land reclamation, more effective reclaimed land use, and coordination of the provisions of this article with the programs of other state agencies dealing with environmental, recreational, rehabilitation, and related concerns.
Source: L. 79: Entire article added, p. 1258, § 1, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1945, § 51, effective July 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 33 - Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act
§ 34-33-102. Legislative Declaration
§ 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
§ 34-33-110. 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
§ 34-33-125. 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
§ 34-33-129. Surface Coal Mining Operations Not Subject to This Article
§ 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