Colorado Revised Statutes Title 34. Mineral Resources § 34-33-117. Coal exploration permit--regulations

(1) Coal exploration activities which cause substantial disturbance of the natural land surface shall be conducted in accordance with exploration regulations issued by the board. Such regulations shall include, at a minimum:

(2) Information submitted to the office pursuant to this section as confidential concerning trade secrets or privileged commercial or financial information which relates to the competitive rights of the person or entity intending to explore the described area shall not be available for public examination.

(3) Any person who conducts any coal exploration activities which cause substantial disturbance of the natural land surface in violation of this section or regulations issued pursuant to this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 34-33-123.

(4) No operator shall remove more than two hundred fifty tons of coal pursuant to an exploration permit without the specific written approval of the board or office.

(5) The regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall include any additional requirements and provisions which the board deems necessary; except that such regulations shall have a reasonable relation to the purposes and provisions of this article.