Arkansas § 15-58-504 - Exploration operations.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-58-504 — Exploration operations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-58-504. Exploration operations.
Coal exploration operations which substantially disturb the natural land surface shall be conducted in accordance with coal exploration rules issued by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Coal exploration rules shall provide, at a minimum, that prior to conducting any exploration under this subchapter, any person must file with the Division of Environmental Quality notice of intention to explore, and that no operator shall remove more than two hundred fifty (250) tons of coal pursuant to an exploration permit without the specific written approval of the division. Coal exploration operations which substantially disturb the natural land surface in violation of this chapter or in violation of the rules issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the civil and criminal penalties and enforcement provisions of this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-58-504
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-58-504 cover?
Section 15-58-504 ("Exploration operations.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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 Arkansas § 15-58-504?
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