(a) The office shall, no less frequently than quarterly, either consult with representatives of the departments Office of Mining and Reclamation or review the departments permit application database(s) to determine whether newly proposed surface mines or significant modifications to existing surface mining operations may present opportunities for mine operators to cooperate with local landowners and local governmental officials to mine and reclaim properties so as to develop community assets or secure developable land and infrastructure pursuant to this article.
(b) The provisions of this section shall apply to all surface mining permit applications granted after July 1, 2018.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985
Article 2A. Office of Coalfield Community Development
§5B-2A-1. Legislative Findings and Declaration
§5B-2A-2. Application of Article
§5B-2A-4. Office of Coalfield Community Development
§5B-2A-6. Community Impact Review
§5B-2A-8. Determining and Developing Needed Community Assets
§5B-2A-9. Securing Developable Land and Infrastructure