Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.3481.4–2 What are some examples of circumstances that qualify for a temporary interruption of coal severance?

(a) Movement, failure, or repair of major equipment, such as draglines or longwalls;  overburden removal;  adverse weather;  employee absences;

(b) Inability to sever coal due to orders issued by governmental authorities for cessation or relocation of the coal severance operations;  and

(c) Inability to sell or distribute coal severed from the lease or LMU out of or away from the lease or LMU.