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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
OSM has adopted the following interpretation of rules promulgated in part 761.
(a) Interpretation of § 761.11—Areas where mining is prohibited or limited. Subsidence due to underground coal mining is not included in the definition of surface coal mining operations under section 701(28) of the Act and § 700.5 of this chapter and therefore is not prohibited in areas protected under section 522(e) of the Act.
(b) [Reserved]
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.761.200 Interpretative rule related to subsidence due to underground coal mining in areas designated by Act of Congress - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-30-mineral-resources/cfr-sect-30-761-200/
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