Alabama § 9-16-98 - Experimental Practices.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 9-16-98 — Experimental Practices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-16-98. Experimental Practices.
In order to encourage advances in mining and reclamation practices or to allow post-mining land use for industrial, commercial, residential, or public use (including recreational facilities), the regulatory authority with approval by the Secretary of Interior may authorize departures in individual cases on an experimental basis from the environmental protection performance standards promulgated under Sections 9-16-90 and 9-16-91 of this article. Such departures may be authorized if (i) the experimental practices are potentially more or at least as environmentally protective, during and after mining operations, as those required by promulgated standards; (ii) the mining operations approved for particular land use or other purposes are no larger or more numerous than necessary to determine the effectiveness and economic feasibility of the experimental practices; and (iii) the experimental practices do not reduce the protection afforded public health and safety below that provided by promulgated standards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 9-16-98
What does Code of Alabama § 9-16-98 cover?
Section 9-16-98 ("Experimental Practices.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 9-16-98?
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