Mississippi § 53-9-32 - Surface coal mining and reclamation permit; preparation of plain language summary of proposed operation and reclamation.
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§ 53-9-32. Surface coal mining and reclamation permit; preparation of plain language summary of proposed operation and reclamation.
Upon receipt of a complete application for a surface coal mining and reclamation operation, the state geologist shall prepare a brief written summary of the proposed operation and reclamation. This summary shall be written in language understandable to the general public and shall be made available to the public at the department and at each location where the applicant is required to place a copy of the application for public inspection.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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