Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.434.81 Applicability

(a) This subpart applies to alkaline mine drainage at western coal mining operations from reclamation areas, brushing and grubbing areas, topsoil stockpiling areas, and regraded areas.

(b) This subpart applies to drainage at western coal mining operations from reclamation areas, brushing and grubbing areas, topsoil stockpiling areas, and regraded areas where the discharge, before any treatment, meets all the following requirements:

(c) The effluent limitations in this subpart apply until the appropriate SMCRA authority has authorized bond release.