Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.842.13 Right of entry

(1) Shall have a right of entry to, upon, and through any coal exploration or surface coal mining and reclamation operation without advance notice or a search warrant, upon presentation of appropriate credentials;

(2) May, at reasonable times and without delay, have access to and copy any records, and inspect any monitoring equipment or method of exploration or operation required under the applicable program;  and,

(3) Shall have a right to gather physical and photographic evidence to document conditions, practices or violations at the site.